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Monthly Investment Commentary

Markets Surge to New All-Time Highs in February

After surpassing its all-time high in January, the S&P 500 powered through the 5,000 level…
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Articles

S or C Corporations?

When choosing a structure for any business, including a medical practice, you are really making…
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David Mandell

Achieving Financial Wellness: A Guide for Physicians

The term “wellness” has become increasingly popular in the general public at large, and within…
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David Mandell

Why Your Long-Term Financial Plan Must Be Flexible

The Greek philosopher Heraclitus is quoted as saying “the only constant in life is change.”…
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Doctors

Financial Planning for Physicians

If you're a medical practitioner, you probably know that physicians are among the highest-paid professionals…
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David Mandell

Are You Taking Advantage of Two Everyday Tax-Favored Assets?

Like everyone we have ever worked with, you likely want to reduce your taxes as…
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David Mandell

Estate Planning Essentials for All Ages

Estate planning is an important aspect of wealth management that should be addressed early in…
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David Mandell

What You Need To Know if You May Inherit an IRA

As baby boomers age into their 70’s and 80’s, it is estimated that over $84…
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Andrew Taylor

Bonds vs Cash

“Why should I be investing in bonds when I can earn more than 5% on…
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David Mandell

Boost Tax Deductions & Retirement Savings

A Cash Balance Plan is a Qualified Retirement Plan (QRP) that can provide physicians and…
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David Mandell

Long-Term Care Planning

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE RISKS & ROLE OF INSURANCE Concerns about long-term…
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Adam Braunscheidel

Tax-Loss Harvesting

As we approach year end, many investors inquire about ways to reduce their tax obligations…
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Carole Foos

What You Should Know About the Biden Tax Proposals

With the Democrats controlling both houses of Congress, there is a likelihood that President Biden's…
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Andrew Taylor

Proactive Planning Can Reduce Taxes on Investments

This article offers six strategies to reduce taxes on investments, that could save you thousands…
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David Mandell

Health Savings Accounts

Investors are likely aware of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and their use by patients and…
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Articles

How Much Are You Paying Your Financial Advisor?

A recent survey by Cerulli Associates and Phoenix Marketing International found that nearly two out…
Adam Braunscheidel

Money Matters for the Newly Married

For many people, getting married is one of life’s highlights. This lifelong commitment is a…
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David Mandell

Recent Cases Affect Protection of Assets in LLCs

As we kick off 2023, OJM partner David Mandell provides a high-level update on new…
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David Mandell

Surviving Market Volatility

KNOWING YOUR TOLERANCE FOR RISK There are no activities that are completely risk free. Whether…
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Bob Peelman

Saving for the High Cost of College

Most Americans would agree that money spent on higher education is incredibly important, as assets…
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Doctors

Investing as a Doctor: 5 Tips for Beginners

As a doctor, you dedicate your life to caring for others and positively impacting their…
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Doctors

Asset Protection for Doctors: 3 Effective Strategies

Doctors like yourself invest countless years and resources into education and training to provide exceptional…
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David Mandell

Sequence of Returns Risk

As investors age, they should consider the reallocation of their assets into increasingly conservative investments…
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David Mandell

Don’t Outlive Your Money

Most investors, when considering their financial future, have a common concern – that they will…
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Bob Peelman

Bear Market Offers Opportunity for Roth IRA Conversions

In May 2022, after several months of volatility across all financial markets, the S&P 500…
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Andrew Taylor

Direct Indexing

If you are an investor who follows the financial media, amid the stories of gloom…
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David Mandell

Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, enacted on December 29, 2022, includes the Secure 2.0…
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Carole Foos

The Current State of Tax Reform

TAX UPDATE ON THE PROVISIONS IN THE BUILD BACK BETTER ACT While the passage of…
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Bob Peelman

Reduce Your Tax Liability with a Mega Backdoor Roth IRA

As recently as this week, there are tax proposals in Congress which, if passed, would…
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Adam Braunscheidel

6 Financial Actions to Take During Uncertain Times

During a volatile market environment like we find ourselves in today, or the steep market…
David Mandell

Six Tools to Help You Achieve Your Retirement Goals

It is not surprising that achieving a financially secure retirement is a leading financial goal…
David Mandell

Inflation and Your Investments

Inflation is a popular topic in the financial media this spring. This short article is…
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David Mandell

How to Protect Your Home and Home Equity From Liability

Along with retirement and personal investment accounts, the family home (and its equity) is often…
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David Mandell

Four Common Pitfalls in a Qualified Retirement Plan

OJM Group has reviewed many qualified retirement plans (QRPs) for businesses and professional practices, including…
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David Mandell

2 Investment Options: Upside Potential & Downside Protection

Faced with high inflation, potential interest rate hikes and a destabilizing international political environment, today’s…
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David Mandell

Have High-Interest Rates Accurately Predicted a Market Correction or Recession?

Many investors have recently been asking their advisors, “Is a recession coming?” This question is…
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Andrew Taylor

Are You Getting Adequately Paid for Your Cash?

Let’s start by getting to the point. You should call your bank and find out…
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David Mandell

The Importance of Asset Protection

Among the various types of liability that physicians may face, including employee claims, HIPAA violations,…
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David Mandell

Tax Diversification

Investors often hear the phrase “don’t put all your eggs in one basket,” and interpret…
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Bob Peelman

Silicon Valley Bank Collapse

OJM partners and advisors received several questions related to the failure of Silicon Valley Bank…