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Wealth Management advisors Using a cash flow to find out where does your money go

Episode 48: Where Does Your Money Go?

In this episode we help you figure that out. By understanding your personal cash flow, you analyze how you spend and plan for bigger goals.

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Financial Design Studio Chief Investment Officer's Story, based in Chicago

Meet the Chief Investment Officer [Video]

Hear our Chief Investment Officer, Rob, share how sitcoms and meteorology led him to investment management, and later FDS!

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Wealth Managers in Deer Park Illinois on Rob's Story

Episode 47: Start with Why: Rob’s Story

In this episode, we interview the CIO of FDS! We share key moments from Rob’s story that helped shape who he is and how he views the world.

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Wealth Management Financial Advisors on Inherited Money in Illinois

Here’s What to Do When You Inherit Money [Video]

In this video we break down who you should talk to, what really matters, and then the factors to look at about your inherited money.

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Financial Advisors in Wealth Management for Chicagoland on Stewarding Inheritances Well

Episode 46: How to Steward Your Inheritance Well

In this episode, discuss how steward your inheritance well, how to do process the emotions, and decide how to use that money.

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Wealth Management Financial Advisor in Chicago on Inheritance Taxes for Beneficiaries

Inheritance Taxes for Beneficiaries

In this video, we walk explain inheritances taxes for beneficiaries, like inheriting an IRA and how to think about trust taxes.

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Wealth Management Financial Advisors in Chicago on understanding the inheritance process

Episode 45: Understanding the Inheritance Process

In this episode, we discuss the roles involved in each stage of the inheritance process, and how to use them to build relationships.

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Wealth Management Financial Advisors on Whether You Should Buy or Rent

Should You Buy or Rent a Home? [Video]

In this video we breakdown the advantages and hidden when you buy or rent a home, and even if you should consider building instead!

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Wealth Management Financial Advisors Second Quarter 2024 Newsletter

The Quarterly Advisor: Second Quarter 2024

The Quarterly Advisor: Second Quarter 2024 | Federal Budgets and Fiscal Dominance | 2023 Tax Season Recap | Meet our COO

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Wealth Management Financial Advisors in Chicago on Should You Rent or Buy or Build

Episode 44: Should I Rent or Buy (or Build)?

In this episode, Rob explains the 2024 housing market, his own choices to rent or buy, and things to consider about building.

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Wealth Management Financial Advisors in deer park on strategies for tax returns

Strategies for Tax Returns [Video]

In this video we share often missed strategies for tax returns, from child education credits, to trust rules, and safe harbors.

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Wealth Management Financial Advisors in Chicago on the Federal Budget Deficit and Fiscal Dominance

The Federal Budget Deficit and Fiscal Dominance

Raging fiscal deficits are back in the news ahead of the 2024 election, with talk of fiscal dominance. How does this impact investors?

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