Roth n’ Roll: The Basics of Roth 401(k) and Roth IRA Options

Roth n' Roll

Wealth Manager Scott Meyer goes over the basics of Roth 401(k) and Roth IRA options, as well as contribution and distribution rules that might benefit you in tax savings! Interested in learning more? Contact Merit Financial Advisors today for your complimentary consultation.  

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Is it Time to Spring Clean Your Financial Plan?

Spring Cleaning Your Finances

Written by Baylee Bryant, CFP, Wealth Manager It’s that time of year again. Snow is melting, birds are singing, and we’re antsy to get moving and enjoy the sunshine that comes with longer, warmer days. But before we do, many of us are in a flurry to wash our windows and clean out our cupboards…

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March 2023 Market Update

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In this March market update, Caleb Tucker, CFA®, Director of Portfolio Strategy, reviews this month’s market trends. Some of the key points for March’s update are: Even though the market activity to start the year showed an assumption that the inflation battle was won, we remain skeptical and will continue to do so. As long…

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2022 Tax Season Advantages and Changes

2022 tax season update

Did you know there are changes to your 2022 taxes? Craig Anderson, Wealth Manager, reviews changes to your 2022 taxes and shares tips on how you can utilize advantages to maximize your returns. Stay Connected with Merit: Subscribe to our YouTube channel.

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Special Market Update: Silicon Valley Bank

Breaking News

Written by: Caleb Tucker, CFA®, Director of Portfolio Strategy With the failures of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank (SBNY) we’ve seen the second and third largest bank failures of all time happen within a week. There seem to be two logical questions to be asked. How did this happen? Should we be concerned?…

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Top 10 Provisions in SECURE 2.0

SECURE 2.0

Congress recently enacted landmark retirement legislation known as SECURE 2.0 that will incentivize individuals to save for retirement, while increasing access to workplace plans. The new law includes a number of provisions intended to benefit individuals as well as small business owners. Below is a summary of the top 10 provisions. You can also download…

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4 Things You Can Do to ‘Recession-Proof’ Your Retirement

4 Things You Can do to ‘Recession-Proof’ Your Retirement

Written by Kirk Wilkerson, CIMA®, CFF, Regional Director & Partner Many of us have a specific time by which we’d like to retire, such as a certain age or reaching a specific financial goal. But life events — whether personal or global — can also shape your retirement timeline. According to research from the Federal…

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5 Simple Steps to Prepare for Next Year’s Income Taxes

Preparing for Next Year's Taxes

With recent memories of this year’s tax season fresh on your mind, now is the perfect time to consider strategies and actions to make next year as painless as possible for you, your tax preparer, and your bank account. Merit has prepared five simple steps to prepare for next year’s taxes. #1 Assess Your Latest…

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February 2023 Market Update

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In this February market update, Caleb Tucker, CFA®, Director of Portfolio Strategy, reviews this month’s market trends. Some of the key points for February’s update are: There was progress slowing the rate of inflation at the end of last year, but there’s still a long path ahead. Markets are in a more upbeat mood year-to-date,…

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