Category: financial planning
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Passing Wealth Without Wisdom Is the Real Family Risk
Over the next few decades, an unprecedented amount of wealth will change hands. Cerulli estimates as much as $124 trillion will pass to younger generations...
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Unlocking the Hidden Value in Your Business: Beyond Asset Management
At Cogent Strategic Wealth, our work with successful entrepreneurs goes far beyond investment management. As fellow entrepreneurs, we know your business isn’t just an income...
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You Hit Financial Freedom Early—Here’s What to Think About Before Walking Away
A few big questions for the high achiever ready to design what’s next. A lot of our clients reach financial independence earlier than expected. They’ve...
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How to Navigate Rising Homeowners Insurance Costs
In today’s constantly changing financial landscape, taking a comprehensive look at your financial well-being—including savings, spending, living expenses, and emergency funds—is more important than ever,...
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Navigating the High School Years and Final Preparations for College
What You’ll Learn: This post will guide you through the financial planning and decision-making processes during your child’s high school years, highlighting: Recap and Introduction...
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How to Thrive Financially Without Missing Out on Life’s Mid-Life Joys
Life should be a delicate balance between planning for the future and enjoying the present. However, depending on your generation (more on that below), it’s...
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Five Common Financial Pitfalls of High Achievers and How to Avoid Them
As a Chicago-based wealth management firm that works with high-achievers, it’s not uncommon for our team to meet successful individuals and learn they are dealing...
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Beyond the Glitter of the Magnificent Seven: A Prudent Adventurer’s Guide to Thriving in the Diverse Investment Landscape
In our journey through the ever-evolving landscape of investments, a question frequently arises, especially during moments when certain assets dazzle the market with their performance....
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Choosing a Financial Advisor? Ask These Five Critical Questions
As someone who has achieved personal financial success, hiring the right team of wealth management professionals is one of the most important decisions you will...
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Cogent Conversations for 2024 Financial Planning
As 2023 nears its end, it’s time to think about specific financial tasks you can do before year-end to assist in your tax planning efforts...
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From Aspiration to Action: The Power of SMART Financial Goals
When you watch the news headlines today, there is talk of a looming recession in 2024, inflation continues to be a problem, and market volatility...
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Pursuing Financial Independence with a Fee-Only Fiduciary Advisor
What does financial independence mean to you? Do you have a financial plan that is fashioned around the pursuit of your financial goals? Is that...
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