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May 10th - "Received 'Happy Birth Month' wishes out at dinner with friends" May 11th - "Got up early just to see the sunrise. Beautiful!" May 12th - "Saw a young Eurasian Eagle Owl in person! Still fluffy!" Some of our best friends surprised Jonathan and me with an invitation to join their family on...
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The Best Way To Spend Money On Healthcare
In life there are people that show up to work, do a great job, and go home without much fanfare: much like Tim Duncan. Tim (I wish we were on a first name basis) reminds me of a Health Savings Account (HSA) because he outperforms his peers consistently but is widely underappreciated. With an HSA the…
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Giving Back: Donor Advised Fund (Part 3 of 3)
This is the third in a three part series on charitable giving. At Smith Partners Wealth Management, we love Giving Back and see it as part of our every day mission. You can read more about what we have learned and what we value on our “Lessons in Giving Back” page. Why Use a Donor…
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Giving Back: Cash vs. Stock (Part 2 of 3)
This article is the second in a three-part series on charitable giving. At Smith Partners Wealth Management, we love Giving Back and see it as part of our everyday mission. You can read more about what we have learned and what we value on our “Lessons in Giving Back” page. Would You Rather: When I…
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Our New Name
Nothing has changed except our logo... ...and the letterhead, business cards, and of course the new website. After nearly 30 years as Jonathan Smith & Co. Investment Counsel we have changed our name to Smith Partners Wealth Management. When I founded Jonathan Smith & Co., it was just that: me, breaking free from the commission-driven... -
How Do I Find the Right Financial Advisor?
Between the TV ads, recommendations from friends, and the "nice man at church" it is hard to figure out how to find the right financial advisor. Below are our suggested links to independent research on where to start your search, what you should be looking for, and which questions to ask. Not surprisingly, we think the...