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Over the last week, the markets have delivered extreme volatility, with the S&P 500 Index approaching bear market territory as it flirts with a peak to trough decline of almost 20%. The concerns that have contributed to the poor start are well-known. Historically high inflation, supply chains disruptions, China in another lockdown, geopolitical concerns, an

For many successful women executives and business owners, the services of a family office or a multi-family office can help bring together what is often an incredibly complex financial picture. In this Forbes article, Olson Wealth Group President Sharon Olson, CFP®, CEPA shares her perspective on how and why family offices can and should cater to the unique needs of

It has been a turbulent 2022 so far for investors. The S&P 500 Index is on track for its worst April in more than 40 years, the Nasdaq entered a bear market on April 26 with its more than 20% decline, and bonds, which typically provide ballast for diversified portfolios during periods of stock market

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Nikki Scanlon, J.D. 1.  Save early and aggressively Women, on average, live 2 years longer than men, yet historically, women earn less than their male counterparts. These two factors can lead to insufficient funds during retirement if saving is not prioritized early and often. Additionally, women are more likely than men to stop working to

Andrew brings extensive international and domestic business and legal experience to the role of Chief Operating Officer of Olson Wealth Group where he focuses on delivering value for the company and its clients by building strong, scalable, client-centric business operations and framing and operationalizing long-term company growth strategy and vision.  Prior to joining Olson Wealth

As a personal wealth manager, I work with many families who come to me with questions about how best to prepare future generations for wealth transfer while ensuring that family values of stewardship and generosity are passed on along the way. While some families have created family foundations, others can opt for a much simpler

This is a reminder that if you are a business owner, one of the many provisions within The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act (signed into law on December 20, 2019) that helps businesses, is the ability for companies to establish certain tax-qualified retirement plans beyond the end of the year. Under

As we continually strive to support our commitment to growth and pursuit to meet our clients’ unique objectives with comprehensive planning, Olson Wealth Group is proud to announce that Sharon Olson, CFP has achieved Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) designation through the Exit Planning Institute of Columbus, OH. This distinguished accolade will provide sophisticated guidance and further advance

By Tom Knutson, CFP® There are a few common pitfalls that individuals miss when reviewing their financial plan. In this article, my goal is to outline what these pitfalls are and how to plan for them throughout the year. Common Pitfall #1: Not Reviewing Tax Returns Many individuals believe that since they have hired a