Exelon Resources
As Rockbridge continues to grow, so does the number of client relationships we have with employees of Exelon, mainly at the nuclear plant in Oswego, NY. Through working with employees of Exelon, we have developed an expertise for providing advice on Exelon’s employee benefits. Discussed below are a few areas in which we’ve added value […]
FamilyCare Medical Group – Agilon IPO & 401(k) Options
Rockbridge works with over 120 medical professionals, most of whom are in the Syracuse area. In addition to the expertise we’ve developed with providers, we have experience working with doctors at FamilyCare Medical Group. The following are two areas we are able to add value for doctors at FCMG. Agilon Health IPO This […]
Tax planning in turbulent times part 1: the tools of the tax-planning trade
Whether you’re saving, investing, spending, bequeathing, or receiving wealth, there’s scarcely a move you can make without considering how taxes might influence the outcome. No wonder people get nervous when there’s lots of talk about higher taxes, but little certainty on what may come of it, and who it might affect. How do we plan […]
Solo 401k- 3 reasons why every business owner should consider one!
For self-employed business owners, you’re responsible for saving for your own retirement. It’s likely that you got a late start at saving and maybe even had to leverage yourself to get your business up and running. SEP IRA? SIMPLE? 401k? Solo 401k…I get it, you are busy running your business and the last thing […]
Lockheed Martin 401(k) plan fund changes
Lockheed Martin announced a change to their current 401(k) plan lineup. Aside from some funds being renamed, the major changes are: Retiring the Global Real Estate Fund. This eliminates exposure to REIT’s in the plan unless you invest in a Target Date Fund Retiring the Emerging Markets Indexed Equity Fun. This change eliminates exposure to […]
Changes to retirement rules – implications of the SECURE Act
The SECURE Act was passed last month as part of a larger government spending bill. The new law is wide ranging, affecting retirees, heirs, those with 401(k)s, and 529 holders. The following are the most impactful sections of the new law. New Rules on Inherited IRAs IRAs inherited from people who die after 1/1/2020 can […]
Not all target date funds are equal
Target date funds have become some of the most common investments in America. Not coincidentally, their rise in prevalence has coincided with 401(k)s gaining in popularity. We have seen it here locally; many of the largest employers in Syracuse (Syracuse University, Carrier, Lockheed Martin, General Electric, Welch Allyn, and Niagara Mohawk/National Grid) had pensions. In […]
Client Care: Beyond Investing
Although our name is Rockbridge Investment Management, there are many services that we provide to our clients beyond managing investments. We wanted to share just a few of these additional skills with our clients. General Questions We are here for you as an ongoing resource for every financial question, big or small. Please ask! Retirement […]
Investing and Entertainment: John Oliver’s Take
Thanks in part to our evidence-based approach to investing, we don’t have to eat our words or advice very often. But recently, we discovered that we stand corrected on one point. Fortunately, it’s a point we’re happy to concede: Evidence-based investing doesn’t have to be such a boring subject after all. In his recent “Last […]
Rockbridge Understands You – Lockheed Martin
When evaluating a financial advisor, the most important factor is that they truly understand you as a person and your personal situation. At Rockbridge, we have a dedicated focus in working with clients that are employees of Lockheed Martin. Because of this, we already have an expertise in all employee benefits plans and how each […]
