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07/20/2026

When it comes to investing, age is often seen as the primary driver of asset allocation. While it plays an important role, it is only one piece of a much larger picture. A thoughtful asset allocation strategy should reflect not just your age, but your goals, timeline, and comfort with risk. Swipe to learn more.

If you would like to review your current allocation or discuss your investment strategy, contact us today: https://www.bsgadvisers.com/contact

07/14/2026

A new type of investment account for children, known as a Trump Account (also referred to as a 530A account), officially launched in July. Swipe through for answers to a few key questions and facts.

If you have questions about long-term investing, saving for your children's future, or how different investment strategies fit into your overall financial plan, please don't hesitate to reach out. We are happy to help.

Contact us: https://www.bsgadvisers.com/contact

07/06/2026

𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗽

June delivered a mixed picture for investors. Growth remained more resilient than expected, the labor market cooled without cracking, inflation stayed elevated, and markets adjusted to a more hawkish tone from the Federal Reserve. Swipe through to learn more.

As always, our team is closely monitoring the market and broader economic environment on your behalf. If you have questions about your portfolio or financial strategy, please reach out. We are here to be a resource for you.

Learn more about BSG: https://www.bsgadvisers.com/financial-advisor-cary-apex

06/30/2026

Charitable giving can be even more effective when it’s planned with intention.

Whether you’re considering cash, appreciated securities, donor‑advised funds, or qualified charitable distributions, each option comes with its own timing and tax considerations. Starting early can allow for more thoughtful decisions and a smoother process as year‑end approaches.

Our team can help you align your giving strategy with your broader financial goals. Connect with us to explore the approach that best fits your plans: https://www.bsgadvisers.com/contact

06/22/2026

The Federal Reserve concluded its June policy meeting and opted to hold interest rates steady. Swipe through for an overview of the key takeaways from the meeting and what this may mean moving forward.

Know that we are keeping a close eye on economic data and policy developments as they unfold. As always, if you would like to talk through your portfolio or investment strategy, please don't hesitate to call us at (919) 267-4753.

06/15/2026

𝗔𝘁 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗜 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿?

While many in the industry suggest a benchmark of $500,000 to $1 million in investable assets, net worth is actually a poor standalone metric. You could have $5 million sitting in a single savings account, which is easy to manage.

Instead, you need to look at 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘁𝘆.

The moment you should consider hiring a wealth manager is when your financial life involves:

◉ Multiple Tax Buckets: You have a mix of Traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, 401(k)s, and taxable brokerage accounts.
◉ Income Streams: You have executive compensation, stock options (RSUs) , real estate income, or business distributions.
◉ Estate Goals: You are worried about how to pass wealth to heirs without a heavy tax burden.
◉ read more:

You have done an incredible job. If you are reading this, you likely built your net worth through discipline, smart saving, and perhaps a low-cost index fund strategy. You managed your own money to...

06/09/2026

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗔: 𝗧𝗮𝘅 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘀

To avoid Medicare Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount ( IRMAA) surcharges, you must keep your Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) below the annual baseline limits set by the government.

For the 2026 coverage year, those limits sit at $109,000 for single tax filers and $218,000 for married couples filing jointly. If your income crosses over these thresholds by even a single dollar, you face a steep monthly premium cliff rather than a gradual phase-in.

Working with a qualified financial adviser can help you map out an income stream that keeps you below these critical limits.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://www.bsgadvisers.com/blogs/how-to-avoid-medicare-irmaa--tax-strategies-for-retirees-xeew

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06/02/2026

𝗕𝗦𝗚 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 '𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿' 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀

𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗬, 𝗡𝗖 – BSG Advisers is proud to announce it has been honored as the Employer of the Year at the annual Business Excellence Awards, hosted by the Cary Chamber of Commerce. This prestigious award recognizes local businesses that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to their employees through exceptional workplace culture, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment.

The Business Excellence Awards celebrate the achievements of the Cary business community, highlighting organizations that serve as pillars of economic growth and community leadership. Being named Employer of the Year underscores BSG Advisers' core mission: that providing comprehensive, client-centered financial guidance starts with fostering a dedicated and supported team.

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲: https://www.bsgadvisers.com/blogs/bsg-advisers-named--employer-of-the-year--at-cary-chamber-of-commerce-business-excellence-awards

05/26/2026

𝗜𝗻𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝘅 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘁

It happens in a phone call. One minute you are planning your standard retirement timeline, and the next, your financial reality has shifted overnight.

Receiving a significant inheritance in your 50s or 60s is distinct from receiving one in your 20s. You aren't looking to buy a sports car; you are looking to secure your future, protect your family, and perhaps retire a few years early.

But mixed with the gratitude is often a heavy dose of anxiety, and grief. The internet is full of generic advice ("buy low, sell high"), but when the money is real and the loss is fresh, you need a specific roadmap.

Here is the reality of managing a sudden inheritance as you approach retirement. Read more:

It happens in a phone call. One minute you are planning your standard retirement timeline, and the next, your financial reality has shifted overnight. Receiving a significant inheritance in your...

05/18/2026

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗲𝘅 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴.

Living in Wake County comes with a price tag that has shifted significantly over the last five years. Unlike other parts of North Carolina where the cost of living remains low, Apex and Cary have seen property values triple in some subdivisions. According to data from the Wake County Tax Administration , the 2024 revaluation showed an average residential value increase of roughly 53% across the county (https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/tax-administration).

When property values rise this quickly, your income may feel the squeeze from increased tax bills, even if the town's tax rate remains relatively stable. A financial adviser can help you model these "tax shocks" into your long-term cash flow projections so you aren't surprised by a $3,000 jump in annual expenses.

If you are wondering if Retirement Planning might be a good fit for you, learn more here: https://www.bsgadvisers.com/blogs/retirement-planning-in-cary-and-apex

Retirement planning for residents of Apex and Cary often benefits from a strategy that accounts for rapidly shifting local property taxes and the high cost of area-specific senior living. Many...