Freestone Insights

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Estate Planning / Freestone Events / Retirement Planning / Tax Planning

On Demand Webinar: A Guide to Tax and Estate Reform

Recently proposed federal legislation including President Biden’s American Families Plan and Senator Bernie Sanders’ For the 99.5% Act has prompted

Economic Outlook / Insights

2021-Q2: Economic Outlook

Welcome to Freestone Capital Management’s sixth quarterly Economic Outlook. Over the past few months, the United States made considerable progress

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Future Leaders Scholarship’s 2021 Recipients Announced

We are proud to announce the recipients of our 4th annual Freestone Future Leaders scholarship! The scholarship recipients include graduating

Business Succession Planning

Buy/Sell Agreements

One of the most common business succession planning strategies for businesses with multiple owners is a buy/sell agreement. This agreement

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Women’s History Month Series: Jenny Doherty

Jenny, a Client Advisor, appreciates every opportunity to get to know her clients. She enjoys learning about their unique situations

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Women’s History Month Series: Ann Gookin

Ann is the Managing Director of Investments at Freestone, an uncommon role for women in the industry. In this capacity

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Barron’s Recognizes Freestone as Top Financial Advisor in Washington State

We’re honored to announce Erik Morgan, Kim Hansen and their team were recently named the #1 Advisor in Washington State

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Women’s History Month Series: Meet Christine Opp

Christine, a Client Advisor, has known she wanted a career in helping clients manage and understand their wealth since high

Financial Planning

Women’s History Month Series: Meet Stephanie d’Ippolito

Stephanie found the financial services industry somewhat by accident. In college, she would have laughed if you told her she

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Women’s History Month Series: Meet Jenna Brazile

In her senior year of college, Jenna realized a career in financial services was the perfect path for her. She

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Women’s History Month Series: Meet Amanda Brueggeman

Amanda graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a degree in anthropology. Therefore, she was surprised to find

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Women’s History Month Series: Jennifer Moreland

Jennifer is the Chief Financial Officer at Freestone but a career in financial services was never something she envisioned for

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Applications are open for the 2021-22 Freestone Future Leaders Scholarship

We are excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the fourth-annual Freestone Future Leaders Scholarship! Since 2018,

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Women’s History Month Series: Kim Hansen

Despite being one of the founding members of Freestone, Kim didn’t expect to find herself in the finance industry nearly

Financial Planning / Wealth Management

Charitable Giving Options

Charitably inclined individuals have multiple giving options available to them, but which method is best? The answer will depend on

Tax Planning

Qualified Small Business Stock Tax Exemption: What Is It and How to Use It

The Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) tax exemption is a little-known perk that can potentially save substantial amounts in federal

Insights

2021-Q1: Economic Outlook

Now more than ever, characterizing economic activity in the United States is challenging. COVID-19 remains a persistent threat, but the

Estate Planning / Financial Planning

Considerations of Estate Planning

When thinking about Estate Planning, the first thing that comes to mind for most people is creating a will. While

Freestone News

Freestone Advisors recognized as 2021 Five Star Wealth Manager award winners

Freestone congratulates the following advisors for their recognition as 2021 Five Star Wealth Manager award winners. Congratulations to Bob Mellon, CPWA®; Chris

Financial Planning / Wealth Management

4 Things the GameStop Saga Should Teach You About Your Own Concentrated Stock Position

If you own shares that represent a large percentage of your overall portfolio, you have a concentrated stock position. The

Estate Planning / Financial Planning

Asset Titling Primer

Asset titling can have a significant impact on how your property is handled after your death, both on how and

Financial Planning / Retirement Planning

What Does Healthcare in Retirement Really Cost?

When working through retirement planning with clients, one of the questions we hear most often is “What will my health

Economic Outlook / Insights

2020-Q4: Economic Outlook

OVERVIEW: The United States economy bounced back in the third quarter of 2020 after contracting in the first and second

Common Client Questions / Estate Planning

The Basics of Social Security

One of the most common questions we hear from clients nearing retirement is, “When should I file for Social Security?”

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Freestone Advisor recognized as Barron’s Top 100 Independent Financial Advisors

Congratulations to Erik Morgan for his recognition as a Top 100 Independent Financial Advisor. Barron’s recently published its 2020 list