Read our latest thoughts on Estate Planning, Trust Services and Mutual Funds.
Video 12/30/2021
In 2020, most provisions of the SECURE Act went into effect, including a provision that requires a mandatory payment of all taxes on an inherited I... READ MORE
Video 12/23/2021
IRA owners often name their spouse as the beneficiary of their IRA. This video explains why doing so may cause problems if the spouse decides to re... READ MORE
Financial Advisors 12/21/2021
Happy Holidays from the Dunham team! Let's take a Holly, Jolly look back at 2021 as we prepare for the year to come. READ MORE
Sales Development 12/14/2021
You need to find prospects, get them to talk with you, follow up and eventually close. Sometimes the right expression can help to get your point ac... READ MORE
Video 12/9/2021
An Individual Retirement Account (IRA) may contain a large portion of assets that you've saved with your children or other loved ones in mind. When... READ MORE
Client Retention 12/7/2021
And just like that, as quickly as 2021 began, it came to a close. The end of the year can often catch us by surprise as we dive into everything fro... READ MORE
Sales Development 11/30/2021
Today, we’re looking at the final (and essential) puzzle piece – closing a sale with a potential prospect. We’re looking at five critical steps to ... READ MORE
Video 11/23/2021
If you have clients who want to become more intentional with their charitable giving, they may be interested in establishing a donor-advised fund. READ MORE
Financial Advisors 11/16/2021
This past Wednesday, the Internal Revenue Service released inflation adjustments on various tax items for the year 2022. I thought you would find i... READ MORE
Financial Advisors 11/11/2021
When the sale of a stock yields substantial gains, it will trigger a tax bill that, at times, can be sizeable. There could be significant tax advan... READ MORE
Free Time & Leisure 11/9/2021
In the professional world, gratitude can be a little-talked-about subject. But it's an important one! Showing gratitude and appreciation for your c... READ MORE
Financial Advisors 11/4/2021
When the sale of real estate yields substantial gains, it will trigger a tax bill that, at times, can be substantial. There could be significant ta... READ MORE
Financial Advisors 11/2/2021
When considering estate taxes, where your client lives has a big impact on how much their estate will owe when they die. READ MORE
Financial Advisors 10/28/2021
When the sale of a business yields substantial gains, it will trigger a tax bill that, at times, can be substantial. READ MORE
Free Time & Leisure 10/26/2021
Spending the day sitting at your desk, in meetings with clients, or in your car commuting can be an unavoidable part of being a financial advisor. READ MORE
Financial Advisors 10/21/2021
Reaching philanthropic goals is different for every family and often is combined with specific financial goals they seek to achieve. Some focus on ... READ MORE
Trust 10/19/2021
This week is Estate Planning Awareness Week (October 18–24, 2021). This article is geared toward helping you gain understanding of the most common ... READ MORE
Financial Advisors 10/14/2021
Establishing a multigenerational giving plan effectively passes along shared beliefs and values to your family. This leaves a positive impact for y... READ MORE
Video 10/12/2021
Every quarter we will give you our opinions on domestic markets, international markets, and the bond market, all in about 2 minutes. READ MORE
Financial Advisors 10/7/2021
The idea of charitable bunching may allow you to increase your tax savings by contributing multiple years of charitable deduction in one year. READ MORE