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![The Benefits of Choosing a Fee-Only Advisor for Estate Planning](https://cogentsw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/fee-only-financial-advisor-Chicago-cogentsw.com_-1400x933.jpeg)
12 Feb 2024
Cogent Strategic Wealth
The Benefits of Choosing a Fee-Only Advisor for Estate Planning
As Benjamin Franklin once said, “The only thing certain in life is death and taxes.” While that may sound a bit harsh, it’s reality that...
![How the Right Fiduciary Advisor Can Impact Your Financial Results](https://cogentsw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/fiduciary-financial-advisor-St.-George-cogentsw.com-1.jpg)
29 Jan 2024
Cogent Strategic Wealth
How the Right Fiduciary Advisor Can Impact Your Financial Results
Building substantial wealth takes a major commitment on your part. It’s more than luck. Winning the lottery doesn’t count. This is why highly successful individuals...
![Dimensional Fund’s Market Review for 2023](https://cogentsw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Dimensional-Fund-2023-Market-Analysis-cogentsw.com_.jpg)
25 Jan 2024
Cogent Strategic Wealth
Dimensional Fund’s Market Review for 2023
Today, we’re diving into the insightful and thought-provoking world of financial markets, focusing on Dimensional Fund’s Market Review for 2023, “Rising Stocks Left Predictions Grounded,”...
![Advanced Estate Planning Tactics for Wealthy Individuals and Families](https://cogentsw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/estate-planning-for-high-net-worth-individuals-cogentsw.com_.jpg)
15 Jan 2024
Cogent Strategic Wealth
Advanced Estate Planning Tactics for Wealthy Individuals and Families
Estate planning should be a high priority for every individual and family, especially if you have accumulated substantial wealth. Estate planning in St. George, Utah,...
![Embracing Financial Freedom: A Hilarious Journey of Strategic Wealth, Endless Laughter, and Everlasting Memories](https://cogentsw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Michael-Colleen-and-family.jpg)
5 Jan 2024
Cogent Strategic Wealth
Embracing Financial Freedom: A Hilarious Journey of Strategic Wealth, Endless Laughter, and Everlasting Memories
Meet Michael, the maestro of wealth management and the virtuoso behind the scenes at Cogent Strategic Wealth. Living a life that’s a delightful blend of...
![Choosing a Financial Advisor? Ask These Five Critical Questions](https://cogentsw.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/fee-only-financial-advisor-St.-George-cogentsw.com_-1400x470.jpeg)
28 Dec 2023
Cogent Strategic Wealth
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...
![Cogent Conversations for 2024 Financial Planning](https://cogentsw.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/goal-based-financial-planning-cogentsw.com_-1400x840.jpeg)
15 Dec 2023
Cogent Strategic Wealth
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...
![Purposeful Investing Strategies for 2024](https://cogentsw.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/fee-only-financial-advisor-Chicago-cogentsw.com-1.jpg)
28 Nov 2023
Cogent Strategic Wealth
Purposeful Investing Strategies for 2024
As 2024 approaches, it’s more evident than ever that investing is not just about accumulating wealth— it’s about making a meaningful impact on those you...
![Unlocking the Power of Purposeful Giving With a Fiduciary Advisor](https://cogentsw.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/fiduciary-financial-advisor-St.-George-cogentsw.com_.jpg)
20 Nov 2023
Cogent Strategic Wealth
Unlocking the Power of Purposeful Giving With a Fiduciary Advisor
You’re at the pinnacle of your career, building a substantial income and assets. You’re active, busy, and are motivated to continue growing. While success is...
![From Aspiration to Action: The Power of SMART Financial Goals](https://cogentsw.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SMART-financial-goal-planning-cogentsw.com-1.jpg)
30 Oct 2023
Cogent Strategic Wealth
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...
![Pursuing Financial Independence with a Fee-Only Fiduciary Advisor](https://cogentsw.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Fee-Only-Fiduciary-Financial-Advisor-cogentsw.com_.jpg)
13 Oct 2023
Cogent Strategic Wealth
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...
![Three Advantages When You Partner With A Fiduciary Wealth Advisor](https://cogentsw.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/fiduciary-in-Chicago-cogentsw.com_.jpg)
25 Sep 2023
Cogent Strategic Wealth
Three Advantages When You Partner With A Fiduciary Wealth Advisor
A term you will hear when you discuss wealth management is “fiduciary.” But what does it mean to be a fiduciary wealth advisor, and how...