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Maximizing the Impact: Make Your Philanthropy Tax Efficient

Giving a portion of your wealth to your favorite philanthropy is a win-win situation. You support work important to you, increasing your portfolio’s tax efficiency at the same time.

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Tax Planning, Charitable GivingKari J. McKinley, CFP®September 12, 2023Kari J. McKinley
Capstone Named to Financial Advisor Magazine’s 2023 RIA Ranking

Capstone has been named to Financial Advisor Magazine’s 2023 RIA Ranking, which lists the top Registered Investment Advisor firms in the country. Capstone has been ranked #230 out of the 521 firms included in the survey.

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Firm UpdatesBill MurphyAugust 30, 2023William J. Murphy
The Benefits of Tax Planning: Why Tax Planning Should Be Apart of Your Financial Plan

Inherent in every financial recommendation we make is tax efficiency. Tax planning has to be part of your financial plan — it’s why we offer both tax planning and preparation for our clients.

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Tax PlanningBrian W. Peterson, CFP®August 9, 2023Brian Peterson
Investing in AI: How to Benefit from the AI Growth Trend

There has been increasing interest in how the prospects of AI may be boosting stock market performance, particularly for a handful of the largest technology companies.  In our latest investment perspective, we discuss whether one should change their investment portfolio to benefit more from the generative AI growth trend. 

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Investment PerspectiveAldo Vultaggio, MBA, CFA®, CAIA®, AIF®, CPAJuly 26, 2023Aldo S. Vultaggio
Quarterly Market Review – Q2 2023

Stock markets extended their gains during the second quarter, while bond markets were mixed. In our latest research presentation, we take a detailed look at what’s happening lately in the markets and provide an updated market outlook.

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Market & Economic ReviewAldo Vultaggio, MBA, CFA®, CAIA®, AIF®, CPAJuly 14, 2023Aldo S. Vultaggio
Connect With A Chapter Medicare Advisor With Capstone Financial

We're excited to announce our new partnership with Chapter—a group dedicated to helping our clients navigate the complexities of Medicare.

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Retirement PlanningStaffJuly 12, 2023Capstone Staff
Financial Considerations to Maximize Your Employee Stock Options

Unlock the full potential of your employee stock options with key financial considerations. Strategies, tax implications, and professional guidance for maximizing value.

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Financial PlanningJames A. Marquez, CFP®June 22, 2023James A. Marquez
19 Points To Consider Before Making Large Capital Investments In Single Stocks

Senior Wealth Advisor Brian Niksa, CFP® was quoted in the article, “19 Points To Consider Before Making Large Capital Investments In Single Stocks” published by Forbes.

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Investment PlanningBrian M. Niksa, CFP®June 19, 2023Brian M. Niksa
What the debt ceiling negotiations mean for the markets, economy, and investors

The clock is once again ticking on U.S. debt ceiling negotiations. As deadlines draw nearer, the political theater and dramatic media reporting will likely continue to intensify. We provide some historical perspectives and explain what investors should expect this time around.

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Investment PerspectiveAldo Vultaggio, MBA, CFA®, CAIA®, AIF®, CPAMay 24, 2023Aldo S. Vultaggio
What Happens If I Overfund a 529 Plan?

If you’re worried about what happens if you overfund your 529 plan, you’re not alone. We financially plan to avoid overfunding, but if it happens, all is not lost.

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Education PlanningJeremy LorenzMay 16, 2023Jeremy Lorenz
Capstone named as one of the 2023 Best Places to Work in Illinois

Capstone was recently named as one of the 2023 Best Places to Work in Illinois. The awards program began in 2006 and is promoted by The Daily Herald Suburban Business.

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Firm UpdatesBill MurphyMay 1, 2023William J. Murphy
Banking Industry Stress – What It Means for Investors Going Forward

In March, the failure of the Silicon Valley Bank (SIVB) and ensuing news about other banks contributed to uncertainty and market turmoil. In our latest investment perspective, we discuss the potential longer-term implications of this event and what it could mean for investors going forward.

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Investment PerspectiveAldo Vultaggio, MBA, CFA®, CAIA®, AIF®, CPAApril 26, 2023Aldo S. Vultaggio
14 Tips For Companies Offering Their First 401(k) Program

Senior Wealth Advisor Brian Niksa, CFP® was quoted in the article, “14 Tips For Companies Offering Their First 401(k) Program” published by Forbes.

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Retirement PlanningBrian M. Niksa, CFP®April 25, 2023Brian M. Niksa
Quarterly Market Review – Q1 2023

After material declines in 2022, stocks and bonds posted gains during the first quarter. In our latest research presentation, we take a detailed look at what’s happening lately in the markets and provide an updated market outlook.

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Market & Economic ReviewAldo Vultaggio, MBA, CFA®, CAIA®, AIF®, CPAApril 18, 2023Aldo S. Vultaggio
The Investment Most Americans Aren't Leveraging

What Is an HSA? It’s an investment account rich in tax benefits. Unlike any other savings opportunity, a Health Savings Account can be crucial to your retirement investment planning success.

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Retirement PlanningJohn Koenig, CFP®, CPAApril 11, 2023John T. Koenig
An Update on Student Loan Forgiveness

Find out if you’re eligible for student loan forgiveness under President Biden’s pending student debt relief program.  There are possible state tax ramifications you’ll want to be aware of.

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Education PlanningMarisa MarshallMarch 24, 2023Marisa Marshall
7 Ways To Balance Risk in Your Retirement Portfolio

Wealth Advisor James A. Marquez, CFP® was quoted in the article, “7 Ways To Balance Risk in Your Retirement Portfolio” published by Go Banking Rates.

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Financial PlanningJames A. Marquez, CFP®March 13, 2023James A. Marquez
What the Secure 2.0 Act Means for Retirement Planning

Secure 2.0 introduces several changes to workplace retirement plans to increase saving opportunities for employees. With additional provisions going into effect, now’s the time for employees to assess their contribution plan and make changes as needed.

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Retirement PlanningJames A. Marquez, CFP®February 23, 2023James A. Marquez
After a Down Year – What Should Investors Expect Ahead in 2023?

What’s ahead for economies and markets in 2023? In our latest investment perspective, we provide our updated outlook and discuss how it informs our recommendations for positioning portfolios going forward.

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Investment PerspectiveAldo Vultaggio, MBA, CFA®, CAIA®, AIF®, CPAJanuary 23, 2023Aldo S. Vultaggio
2022 Annual Market Review

2022 was a tumultuous year, characterized by geopolitical tensions, interest rate hikes, and inflation concerns across regions, resulting in significant losses across asset classes - a rare occurrence historically. In our latest research presentation, we take a detailed look at what happened last year in the markets and provide an updated market outlook.

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Market & Economic ReviewAldo Vultaggio, MBA, CFA®, CAIA®, AIF®, CPAJanuary 11, 2023Aldo S. Vultaggio
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