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Family Meetings As a Foundation for Family Governance
For many high-net-worth families, the answer to holding a family's wealth together across generations lies in family governance, with family meetings serving as one of the most effective tools for building this foundation.
Markets Slip as Shutdown Threat Looms
A three-week winning streak for the S&P 500 was snapped as investors assessed mixed economic data and braced for yet another government shutdown threat.
Investors, Here’s Why You’ll Need At Least $5 Million to Retire Comfortably
$1 million is no longer the magic number for retirement. At VestGen, we help investors build a strategic plan toward a more realistic $5 million goal.
Fed Delivers First 2025 Rate Cut
Major US stock indices set new record highs this week, once again led by large cap technology stocks.
If I Can Transfer Money to My Heirs, Can I Also Transfer My Home to Them?
Explore the pros and cons of selling versus transferring your family home to ensure your wishes and legacy are preserved.
Stocks Hit New Highs as Yields Fall
Increased odds of further rate cuts in 2025 helped keep the equity rally going, with US stocks hitting further all-time highs during the week.
Weak Jobs Data Sends Yields and Dollar Lower
Good economic data and a solid start to earnings season combined to keep stocks positive during the week.
Riding Out the Storm: A Guide to Weathering Current Market Volatility
Market swings can be unsettling, but history shows that downturns and recoveries are a normal part of investing.
Markets Slip Slightly After Hitting Record Highs
US equity markets slipped after hitting new all-time highs during the week, with the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average both ending the session down -0.1%.
The 2025 Inherited IRA Rule Changes: What Every Investor Should Know
Why This Matters to Families With Wealth to Transfer
Powell Speech Boosts Markets, Investors React
US equity markets were down most of the week, until the big rally on Friday that led to a weekly gain of 0.3% for the S&P 500 index.
Markets Push Higher as Value Stocks Outperform
Hot inflation data wasn’t enough to derail weekly gains for US equity markets, which featured another all-time high for the S&P 500 index as it rose 1.0%.
VestGen Wealth Partners Adds 25-Year Industry Veteran as Chief Investment Officer
Robert Hostetter will develop and implement comprehensive, innovative and client-centric investment strategies for fast-growing firm.
Unlocking Wealth Preservation: The Importance of Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts (SLATs)
Planning ahead, without giving it all away. A SLAT offers a tax-efficient way to transfer wealth, shield assets, and still provide financial flexibility for your family.
Tech Strength and Earnings Lift Stocks Higher
Stocks delivered a solid weekly performance despite worries over the August 7th tariff deadline, which reinstated duties on a broad range of products from most US trading partners.
Navigating the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: A Guide for High-Earning Households
The tax code just changed—again. This time, the stakes are high for investors in high-tax states earning $150,000 to $500,000.
Labor Data Miss Jolts Markets and Fed
Mostly positive earnings weren’t enough to shake concerns over rising inflation and a weakening labor market, sending stocks sharply lower during the week.
VestGen Continues Expansion of Leadership Team with Appointment of National Head of Advisors, Director of Insurance
New Leadership Positions Enable VestGen to Enhance Operations and Service Offerings
Stocks Hit Highs on Earnings and Trade
US stocks kept their positive momentum, reaching further new highs thanks to strong corporate earnings and optimism over trade deals.
How Business Owners Can Build a ‘Sellable’ Company – Even if They Never Plan to Sell
Whether or not you intend to sell, structuring your business as if you might one day exit is a smart financial strategy.