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Ep 71: What Pancreatitis Taught Us About Caring in Crisis

By Financial Design Studio, Inc. | February 11, 2026
Financial advisors on why community and finances matter when caring in crisis

In this episode, Anna Lewis shares how she has seen community and finances play a role in caring for her family during a medical crisis.

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6 Tax Penalties to Avoid Before Retiring [Video]

By Financial Design Studio, Inc. | January 28, 2026
Financial Advisors on Six Tax Penalties to Avoid Before Retiring

In this video, we cover six tax penalties you might overlook when preparing for retirement; from healthcare to state taxes and more!

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FDS Newsletter: Fourth Quarter, 2025

By Financial Design Studio, Inc. | December 31, 2025
Financial Design Studio 2025 Fourth Quarter Newsletter

FDS Newsletter: Fourth Quarter 2025 | Our Thoughts on AI Stocks | Hosting Holidays Well | Interview with Steve

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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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