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For parents with young children going to school, it is important to know that their schools have a strong and effective security program. The schools that invest the necessary time and resources into security planning and preparedness can gain peace of mind and mitigate the risk of harm impacting their students, staff, and reputation. Know the key areas of focus when it comes to evaluating your school’s security planning.

If you’re not sure what direct indexing means, you’re not alone. While the name may be new, the strategy isn’t. Get a quick primer on how this method of investing works, what its advantages are, and which types of investors may see the greatest benefit.

In today’s environment, one of the greatest threats to all businesses is the loss of intellectual property, financial resources, and reputation caused unintentionally by trusted insiders. For the high net worth individuals in blockchain and cryptocurrency, it is imperative that they follow the suggestion of those that have gone before them, and those industry leaders with experience surviving undesired incidents with bad financial partners and deceptive business practices.

With possible tax law changes on the horizon, it can feel daunting to make any moves before knowing the outcome. But year-end is still a good time to get your financial house in order and fine-tune your long-term strategy to take advantage of tax savings opportunities.

The U.S. House of Representative passed the Build Back Better Act, the second component of the White House’s ambitious spending plan, on November 19, 2021. Among the most significant provisions in the Act is a new broad-based surcharge of up to 8% on high-income individuals, trusts, and estates. An analysis on the surcharge impact and other key provisions in the Act are provided, including the corresponding wealth and tax planning strategies.

The blockchain/crypto space continues to evolve at a blistering pace, with bitcoin reaching an all-time high of $65k in mid-April up from its $29k price at the beginning of 2021. The growth was fueled by a number of converging factors and game-changing developments in the crypto space. In addition to a crypto market update, this year-in-review report highlights the most common audit, tax, and advisory themes that are top-of-mind.

Eton Solutions discusses the challenges fund accounting presents to family office operations and describe how the office can achieve positive outcomes to these challenges.

For married couples looking to use their lifetime gift exemptions and protect their assets, spousal lifetime access trusts (SLATs) are an attractive option. Planning to use the increased exemption now instead of waiting until it expires in 2025 and reverts to the 2011 level of $5 million will also allow for more thoughtful preparation, and a properly executed estate plan means less likelihood of IRS scrutiny.

When an irrevocable trust meets all of its goals, it is reflective of following the three essential checklists that focus on the people, the establishment of the trust, and the running of the trust. The ultimate payoff of a well-run irrevocable trust is that it helps you share your wealth with the people and organizations that are most important to you.

More than two billion Americans are predicted to shop online for gifts over the holiday season. While scouring the web for the perfect gifts, cybersecurity needs to be at the forefront of your mind to ensure hackers and criminals don’t take advantage. Protect yourself by considering the best practices for cyber hygiene.