The Peak Perspective
25 Aug 2025
Blog
Qualified Personal Residence Trust Option
If estate tax looms large for a wealthy family, a Qualified Personal Residence Trust (QPRT) is an advanced estate planning strategy that can transfer a...
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18 Aug 2025
Blog
Estate and Legacy Planning Considerations
Assisting your child in buying their first home is a growing trend for many parents, especially given the cost of entry into homeownership in recent...
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4 Aug 2025
Blog
Buying a Second Property or Investment Property to Transition to Your Child
Whether your child is heading off to college, beginning their career, or simply needing a stable living situation, buying and owning a second property or...
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28 Jul 2025
Blog
Understanding the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: What It Means for You
On July 4th, 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”) into law. This sweeping legislation reshapes U.S. tax law, providing households...
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21 Jul 2025
Blog
Loaning the Down Payment for Your Child’s First Home
As a parent, you want your child to build a solid financial foundation, especially as they grow their family and career. One way to help...
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16 Jul 2025
Client Letters
Quarterly Client Letter: Q2 2025
Our weekly investment committee meetings focus on analyzing the latest economic news and its effect on our Model Portfolio* stocks as well as on the...
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7 Jul 2025
Blog
Should You Gift a Down Payment or the Entire Purchase Price to Your Child?
Buying a first home is one of the biggest milestones in life, and as a parent, you may want to help make it happen for...
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30 Jun 2025
Blog
Building Wealth with Discipline and Diversification
Building wealth is a personal, long-term journey requiring a disciplined approach to avoid the emotional hurdles that investing presents us. One of the toughest challenges...
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23 Jun 2025
Blog
Should You Co-Sign or Co-Borrow for Your Child’s First Home?
Purchasing a first home has become increasingly challenging for young adults due to rising home prices and elevated mortgage rates. As of April 2025, the...
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21 Jun 2025
Financial Intelligence Newsletters
Financial Intelligence Newsletter for Q2 2025
In this publication of Financial Intelligence, I have included an article dedicated to Retirement Community and Assisted Living Planning. There are so many options, layers...
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9 Jun 2025
Blog
Understanding Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) in 2025
If you’re approaching retirement or have already withdrawn from retirement accounts, Required Minimum Distributions—or RMDs—should be an important consideration when reviewing and assessing your overall...
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2 Jun 2025
Blog
How Time Can Be Your Secret Weapon for Building Wealth
Forget market timing or chasing trends—time is the single most powerful factor in building long-term wealth. Compound growth, by definition, rewards patience. Once your capital...
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