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A library of topical publications and articles written by CCM team members specifically for our clients.

Questions to Consider for Year-End under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

Kevin Koski
Kevin Koski, CPA
Principal Tax Advisor
Published October 16, 2018

With the fourth quarter of the year upon us and given the many changes brought to bear by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, it is the opportune time to consider some very key questions as it relates to your 2018 taxes. The answers to these questions are critical in determining appropriate actions to take before the end of the year in order to optimize your tax situation. Will the total of your itemized deductions exceed the new higher standard deduction? The increase in standard deduction ... [Continue Reading]

Investment Insight: Sticking with What Works–The World Cup, Brexit, and Investing

Adam Hoffmann
Adam Hoffmann, CFP®, AIF®
Chief Investment Officer
Published July 26, 2018

Although it may not be immediately apparent depending on where you’re reading this, much of the world is currently engrossed in the World Cup. The 2018 FIFA World Cup (including 64 total matches) is being hosted in cities throughout Russia, with the championship match to be played on July 15th. The largest tournament of the world’s most popular sport often takes over the lives of its fans – typically ranking as the most watched global event every four years. As a frame of reference, while the ... [Continue Reading]

Retirement Planning: Reflecting on the Journey

Callie Geist
Callie Geist, CFP®, J.D., MBA
Integrated Wealth Advisor
Published July 23, 2018

Co-Authored by Katy Vermeer Retirement planning involves a multi-faceted analysis that requires a combination of data gathering, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and discernment. It is an on-going process that offers peace of mind to our clients as their life goals evolve. As people approach their retirement years the number one question advisors are often asked is, “Do I have enough?” While the internet offers a host of formulas, calculators, and rules of thumb to answer this ... [Continue Reading]

What the U.S. Open and Mutual Fund Investing Have in Common

James Michael Yaworski
James Michael Yaworski, CFA
Investment Research & Trading Specialist
Published June 1, 2018

The 118th U.S. Open Championship will be held this month at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, located in New York. The second major tournament of the year is known for pairing an intensely competitive group of players with an extremely difficult golf course. Unlike most tour events, it’s not uncommon for the champion to be above par for the entire tournament. Although the world’s best golfers are attracted to the tournament for its storied tradition and the prestige of winning one of golf’s four ... [Continue Reading]

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