Filbrandt Blog
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Reasons for Optimism?
The first six months of the year were a whole lot of terrible. The S&P 500 finished down 20.6%, its worst start to a year since 1970. The NASDAQ, down...
Protect University Retirement Resources During Market Volatility
In the first quarter of 2022 alone, market volatility – from inflation, residual economic effects from COVID-19, and the invasion of Ukraine – has left many university faculty concerned about...
Know Before You Go: 4 Steps to Prepare for Retirement
A 2020 study by Fidelity and the Chronical of Higher Education found that the COVID-19 pandemic had left university professors overworked, stressed, and exhausted. About a third or more of...
Helping University Professionals Retire Well in 2022 and Beyond
– Filbrandt’s University Retirement Summit Offers Insight on Demand – At Filbrandt, we’ve spent many years advising university professionals on how to maximize their benefits to achieve their financial and life...
Filbrandt Wealth Management joins forces with Savant Wealth Management
We are pleased to announce that Filbrandt Wealth Management is joining forces with Savant Wealth Management on November 30, 2021. Savant is a well-respected, fee-only wealth management firm based in...
University Benefits eBook Available to Download Now
Open Enrollment is here and that means it's time to look at your benefits options. Professors often waste hard-earned money by simply checking the default benefits boxes instead of...
Our Clients Make a Difference with Charitable Giving
Charitable giving is a valued part of nearly every one of our clients’ comprehensive financial plans. According to Charity Navigator1, charitable giving has reached record levels. Though the pandemic may have sparked...
Market Update Vlog: What is Your Retirement Benchmark?
Steve Hoffman, CFA® discusses the value of investment benchmarks when measuring the success of your university retirement portfolio. Watch the video below or read the full report (here). -TRANSCRIPT- Hello, I’m...
Filbrandt Vlog: Biden's Tax Plan, Part I
James Haygood, Principal and Client Development Executive, offers insight into the new administration's proposed tax plans, including changes to the federal income tax and estate tax. Watch the video below or...