3 Questions with Robertson Stephens featuring Mallon FitzPatrick – Selling Your Business

May 3, 2023 – Head of Wealth Planning, Mallon FitzPatrick, joins Chief Marketing Officer, Louis Calabrese, to discuss how to prepare to sell your business. Disclosures Investment advisory services offered through Robertson Stephens Wealth Management, LLC (“Robertson Stephens”), an SEC-registered investment advisor. Registration does not imply any specific level of skill or training and does […]
IRS Rules Against A Tax Tactic For Irrevocable Grantor Trusts

May 1, 2023 – Principal and Managing Director, Frank Corrado was featured in Financial Advisor Magazine to discuss ‘IRS Rules Against A Tax Tactic For Irrevocable Grantor Trusts.’ “‘Revenue Rulings are not binding on any federal court, including the Tax Court, as they represent arguments of one party,’ said Corrado. Nevertheless, tax-sensitive clients might explore […]
Wealth Transfer: The Clock is Ticking

March 30, 2023 – Now may be one of the best opportunities to transfer a significant amount of wealth to future generations. The present market and legislative landscape have created ideal conditions for high and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families to gift as much of their assets as they can afford to part with. However, this moment may be fleeting.
Have an overfunded 529? New laws can help

By Vicky Jung, CFP® and Mallon FitzPatrick, CFP® March 22, 2023 – A provision within the recently enacted Secure Act 2.0 may benefit those with an overfunded 529 and provide a new estate planning opportunity. The penalties are high if the funds withdrawn from an education account are not used for education expenses. The gains […]
IN the Office with Mallon FitzPatrick

March 20, 2023 – Principal and Managing Director, Mallon FitzPatrick was featured on InvestmentNews “IN the Office” discussing ‘Why current market conditions and regulations make this the ideal time to transfer wealth.’ “There’s two reasons right now that it’s a great time to transfer wealth. One, we have the highest lifetime exclusion at $13 million, […]
How much ‘Cash’ do you need in 2023?

By Mallon FitzPatrick, CFP February 28, 2023 – The onset of the new year brings new trends and, with them, questions. More and more clients have asked, ‘how much should I hold in cash?’. Given 2022’s market turbulence and that forecasts of 2023 will share similar characteristics, it’s a reasonable question. With many fearing the possibility […]
Expiring and Pending Tax Legislation

February 21, 2023 – Below you’ll find a recap of expiring and pending tax legislation.
How to Help Your Clients Avoid An IRS Audit
February 7, 2023 – Head of Wealth Planning, Mallon FitzPatrick spoke with Jeff Stimpson from FA Magazine on a recent piece discussing ‘How to Help Your Clients Avoid An IRS Audit.’ “Audits on ultra- and high-net-worth clients are likely to increase, though the probability of an audit remains low,” Mallon explains. Read full piece here: https://bit.ly/40CizO9
2023 Outlook Webinar

January 26, 2023 – Chief Economist, Jeanette Garretty, hosts Chief Investment Officer, Stuart Katz, and Head of Wealth Planning, Mallon FitzPatrick as they share their 2023 outlook. Disclosures Investment advisory services offered through Robertson Stephens Wealth Management, LLC (“Robertson Stephens”), an SEC-registered investment advisor. Registration does not imply any specific level of skill or training […]
Tax Planning Amid a Divided Congress

With the start of tax season looming, here’s what taxpayers need to know about effective planning amid the uncertainty posed by the partisan split between the House of Representatives and Senate. By Mallon FitzPatrick and Alicia Denton January 25, 2023 – Earlier this month, Robertson Stephens Managing Director and Head of Wealth Planning Mallon FitzPatrick […]
The Truth About the IRS’s New Funding

Contrary to what you may have heard, the agency’s $80 billion budget increase is not for financing an auditing army As published in Rethinking65 by Mallon FitzPatrick and Alicia Denton Jan 4, 2023 – If recent headlines are to be believed, an armed unit of IRS agents is gearing up to mobilize and audit the […]
6 of the Worst Assets to Inherit
December 31, 2022 – Mallon FitzPatrick was featured in MoneyTalksNews to discuss “6 of the Worst Assets to Inherit.” “Inheriting a share of a regular small business may be less than ideal. It can cause multiple problems, ranging from strained relationships if there are disagreements among family members about the future of the business to […]