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  • 11 minutes

    How to Make the Most of Your Social Security Benefits

    When to claim benefits based on your personal needs. Choosing when and how to claim Social Security is a significant part of retirement planning. These benefits provide a dependable source of income for life, with cost-of-living adjustments in most years to help offset inflation. You can begin receiving retirement benefits as early as age 62,…

  • 6 minutes

    Trust vs. Will: Key Differences, Costs, and When You May Need Each

    A will and a revocable living trust can both help carry out your wishes, but they work in different ways. A will generally directs how probate assets are distributed after your death. A revocable living trust can manage assets during your lifetime and transfer assets held in the trust without probate. Many estate plans include…

  • 7 minutes

    Who Owns Property in a Revocable Living Trust

    A revocable living trust can help you manage assets during your lifetime and provide continuity if you become incapacitated or die. It is not generally designed to shield your assets from your own creditors. Instead, its value often lies in organizing ownership, planning for incapacity, preserving privacy, and allowing properly titled assets to pass outside…

News

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    In the News: Haleh Moddasser on Step-Up in Basis

    Before selling a highly appreciated home to simplify an inheritance, it is important to understand a tax rule that could significantly change the outcome. Haleh Moddasser, CPA, Wealth Advisor and Managing Director, recently spoke with Christy Bieber of Moneywise about how step-up in basis may affect the capital gains taxes associated with an inherited property….

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    Synergy Capital Solutions Joins Hightower Signature Wealth

    We’re excited to announce that Synergy Capital Solutions has joined Hightower Signature Wealth. The team brings more than 42 years of experience helping clients make financial decisions with purpose and confidence. Headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Synergy takes a collaborative approach to financial planning and portfolio management. Its multigenerational team of 15 professionals, including seven…

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    In the News: Shannon Stevens on Using Trusts to Help Protect an Inheritance

    Leaving an inheritance is often intended to provide security and support for someone you care about. But when a beneficiary is living with addiction or may have difficulty managing money, receiving a large sum outright can introduce additional financial and personal risks. Shannon Stevens, JD, Managing Director and Head of Office at Hightower Signature Wealth…

Weekly Wisdom

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    Weekly Wisdom: AI Growth Continuing to Drive Investment

    AI Buildout Continues to Accelerate Recent developments across chips, memory, and power reinforce the continued strength of the AI and data center buildout. AMD is increasing supply, Marvell is raising its revenue forecasts, and Micron’s customers are already looking to secure output for 2028.1 Together, these updates suggest that demand continues to grow faster than…

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    Weekly Wisdom: AI Safety Takes Center Stage, But the AI Race Continues

    Recent Security Incidents Calling for Slower AI Development Artificial intelligence has been at the center of market discussions this week, though not because of another breakthrough model. The conversation has recently shifted toward whether AI development is moving too quickly after a series of high-profile security incidents raised concerns about increasingly capable AI systems. The…

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    Weekly Wisdom: SpaceX Innovating Through Space, Connections, and AI

    SpaceX’s Growth Story Takes Center Stage Following an eventful and headline-grabbing IPO, SpaceX shares have begun to settle, allowing investors to focus on the company’s strong fundamentals and ambitious growth plans. The company has developed into an integrated infrastructure platform spanning space launch, global communications, and artificial intelligence. These businesses reinforce one another as reusable…

Signature Moves

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    Signature Moves – From an Estate Plan on Paper to Your Wishes in Practice

    The moments that shape our lives often shape the kind of financial guidance we need beside us. And while clients may be facing those moments for the first time, our experienced advisors have helped many others through similar situations before – developing their own distinct way of guiding people through uncertainty, important decisions, and what…

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    Signature Moves – From Family Business Success to Wealth That Supports Your Family’s Future

    The moments that shape our lives often shape the kind of financial guidance we need beside us. And while clients may be facing those moments for the first time, our experienced advisors have helped many others through similar situations before – developing their own distinct way of guiding people through uncertainty, important decisions, and what…

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    Signature Moves – From Managing Complex Wealth to Planning for Generations

    The moments that shape our lives often shape the kind of financial guidance we need beside us. And while clients may be facing those moments for the first time, our experienced advisors have helped many others through similar situations before – developing their own distinct way of guiding people through uncertainty, important decisions, and what…

Calculators

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