Carls Corner
Will, Trust, or Both?…Making the Right Estate Planning Choice
Written By: A. Suzanne Robertson, CFP® When it comes to estate planning, many clients are asking us if they need a will, a trust, or both. Estate planning is a…
Read MoreTax Considerations as We Approach the Second Half of 2023
Written By: Alex Hammersley, Financial Advisor We will soon be halfway through the year 2023? Personally, this is hard to believe. It seems like just yesterday we were collecting our…
Read MoreTax Impacts on Social Security
Written By: Ryan Rinehart, Financial Advisor In my career as a Financial Advisor, I’ve met with hundreds of families to discuss retirement planning and I would say the most common…
Read MoreUpdate for Carlson Financial client accounts for May 2023
Written by: Dan Moylan, Chief Investment Officer, on June 5, 2023 Hello all, We had a mixed May in the stock market this year. The Nasdaq was up substantially on…
Read MoreA Client’s Bill of Rights
Written By: A. Suzanne Robertson, CFP® Sometimes it takes a wake-up call. As someone who has worked in the financial services industry for over 30 years, it can be easy…
Read MoreWhat is a Fixed Indexed Annuity?
Written By: Alex Hammersley, Financial Advisor Fixed indexed annuities (FIAs) are insurance products that combine features of both fixed annuities and indexed investments. They are designed to provide individuals with…
Read MoreThe Importance of the Foundation
Written By: Shawn Perkins, CFP®, AWMA Recently, many of our clients have expressed concern about the ongoing drama around the debt ceiling and the potential impacts if an agreement isn’t…
Read MoreVacation Amidst Inflation
Written By: Marissa Waldron, Financial Advisor Summer is fast approaching, and for many Americans that means taking a vacation. Most of us could use one with all the financial heartache…
Read MoreUpdate for Carlson Financial client accounts for April 2023
Written by: Dan Moylan, Chief Investment Officer, on May 8, 2023 We saw the market continue to gain in April, albeit minimal, with the Nasdaq barely green, up .04%. The Dow…
Read MoreHow the US Debt Ceiling Can Impact your Finances
Written By: Ryan Rinehart Today I want to talk about the ongoing debate over the debt ceiling in the United States, and how that can impact your personal finances. First,…
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