Stonewood Financial Blog

Ed Slott & the Roth Done Right Approach

Here at Stonewood, we follow legislative developments closely. And this year, none has been more important to...

The Widow’s Penalty and the 10-Year Tax Trap: The Hidden Risks of Inherited IRAs

Let’s talk Inherited IRAs. After all, the majority of retirement money across America is sitting in tax-deferred...

Breaking Down Break-Even: The Real Cost of Roth Conversions

Roth conversions are a great way for savers to protect themselves against the risk of rising taxes. In fact, the...

Marketing & Markets: Insights from our Partners at Virtual Innovate

This week, nearly 600 independent financial advisors joined Stonewood for our Virtual Innovate Summit conference.

Beyond the Roth: Converting Legacy Funds

If you’ve followed our newsletter for a while, you know I write often about Roth Conversions. Advisors always want to...

The Hidden Risks of Continuing to Defer IRA Money

Many advisors are working with clients to consider Roth Conversions. And usually, the main driver of those discussions...

Top 3 Roth Conversion Myths - And How to Dispel Them

Roth conversions are gaining in popularity, and with the debate over extending the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act in full swing in...

Is A Roth Conversion Really Worth It?

Is a Roth Conversion really worth it? It's a question I encounter almost daily—whether on the internet, on YouTube, in...

Mitigating Legislative Risk in Retirement: The Critical Role of IRMAA and IRA Strategies

It’s Legislative Risk Awareness Month, and today I want to share one of the clearest examples of Legislative Risk many...

Maximizing Returns: Driving Alpha with Annuities

When you and your clients think about annuities, what comes to mind?