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Are AI Stocks In A Bubble?

By Financial Design Studio, Inc. | December 5, 2025
Small Wealth Management Firm in Chicago Area on AI Stocks in a Bubble

The question “are AI stocks” in a bubble is getting a lot of media time, so we wanted to share our perspective at financial advisors for our clients.

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Ep 70. What You Should Expect if You Are Named as Trustee

By Financial Design Studio, Inc. | December 5, 2025
Wealth Management in Chicagoland area on what to expect when named as trustee

In this episode we explain the legal process of inheritances, managing beneficiary relationships, and accomplishing this in a tax efficient way.

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A Trustee’s Checklist for Managing a Trust [Video]

By Financial Design Studio, Inc. | November 20, 2025
Financial Advisors on a checklist for managing a trust for trustees in Deer Park, Lake Zurich, Hawthrone Woods, Barrington Illinois

In this video, we talk through how an inheritance works, the different roles associated, and a checklist for managing a trust as trustee!

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Ep 69. What You Forget to Plan for, Until After Your Spouse Passes

By Financial Design Studio, Inc. | October 29, 2025
Financial Advisors on Helping Recent Widows when your spouse passes

In this episode, we helped our fictional client Renee, take control of her retirement plan after her spouse passed.

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Should I Change My Investments Before Retirement?

By Financial Design Studio, Inc. | October 16, 2025
Chicagoland Retirement Planners on Changing Investment for Retirement

Executives preparing for retirement may need to change their investments before retiring. Here’s what to consider when changing investments!

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What Should I Do With My Annual Bonus Before I Retire? [Video]

By Financial Design Studio, Inc. | October 16, 2025
Financial Advisors in Barrington, Hawthrone Woods. Lake Zurich on What to do with an Annual Bonus

Learn more about how professionals approaching retirement can make the most of their annual bonus, while minimizing tax consequences!

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