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Understanding Tax-Loss Harvesting: A Guide for Investors
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Understanding Tax-Loss Harvesting: A Guide for Investors

Understanding Tax-Loss Harvesting: Tax-loss harvesting is a sophisticated investment strategy that involves the selling of securities at a loss to offset a corresponding gain. When applied effectively, this technique can reduce the taxable income and enhance the tax-efficiency of an investment portfolio. The essence of tax-loss harvesting lies in its capacity to lower the investor's current year's…
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The Power of a Holistic Approach to Public and Private Equity Markets for Accredited Investors
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The Power of a Holistic Approach to Public and Private Equity Markets for Accredited Investors

The Power of a Holistic Approach to Public and Private Equity Markets for Accredited Investors When it comes to growing and preserving wealth, accredited investors have a unique advantage in harnessing the often-underestimated synergy between public and private equity markets. By utilizing a comprehensive strategy that integrates both markets, investors can optimize their returns and build a robust…
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The Impact of Presidential Elections on the Stock Market
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The Impact of Presidential Elections on the Stock Market

The Impact of Presidential Elections on the Stock Market Investors often ponder the connection between elections and stock market performance, whether it's during mid-term elections or presidential elections. This topic tends to resurface every election year, sparking discussions and analysis among market participants. Whether you're a novice dipping your toes into the world of investing or a seasoned…
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Is my money safe? Understanding the impact of a bank collapse
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Is my money safe? Understanding the impact of a bank collapse

The recent collapses of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank (Signature) resulted in two of the three biggest bank collapses in U.S. history, behind the 2008 collapse of Washington Mutual. This has created uncertainty over the stability and liquidity of all banks, especially for those with over $250,000 FDIC limits in a single institution—including many small businesses needing liquidity for…
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Navigating SECURE 2.0 Retirement Reform: Key Changes & Planning Strategies
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Navigating SECURE 2.0 Retirement Reform: Key Changes & Planning Strategies

Retirement savings rules have recently undergone significant changes with the implementation of SECURE 2.0. From age changes for required minimum distributions (RMDs) to more opportunities to save with catch-up contributions, read on to learn some of the fundamental changes from this legislation and how they may impact you and your comprehensive financial plan for retirement. What is SECURE 2.0? With…
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Why Average Rate of Return is Not the Key to Retirement Income Planning
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Why Average Rate of Return is Not the Key to Retirement Income Planning

Many investors use the average rate of returns as one of their primary metrics for assessing portfolio performance. In your earning years, the average rate is a useful benchmark because most people are focused on total wealth accumulation. But when you enter retirement, the order in which you experience those returns becomes much more important. A bad year or two at the start of retirement could have…
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Inflation: Responding Appropriately with Flexibility and Discipline
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Inflation: Responding Appropriately with Flexibility and Discipline

Inflation is a hot topic these days with many experts and financial institutions offering predictions about the short- and long-term outlook. The truth is, no one can tell the future, and trying to guess our way around what will or will not happen is poor financial planning. Instead, let us take an objective look at the risks associated with inflation, the right mentality for approaching the issue,…
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Opening the back door to tax-free earnings
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Opening the back door to tax-free earnings

As covered in our 401(k) – Super Roth article, a Roth IRA offers an attractive tax benefit. But, what do you do if you do not have a 401(k) or your 401(k) does not allow post-tax contributions? The answer is the BackBack-Door Rothdoor Roth which is the conversion from a Traditional to a Roth IRA. Both the Super Roth and Back Door options are for people who exceed the income limits (single filers that…
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15-Minute Quarter: Recession or Recovery?
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15-Minute Quarter: Recession or Recovery?

First Quarter 2024 Quarterly Market Summary Welcome to another episode of The 15-minute Quarter! Each quarter Granite Harbor Advisors presents a 15-minute overview of the last 90 days in the market and answers many common questions we have received. In this episode, Recession or Recovery?, our very own Nick Brown, CFA, CFP® provides commentary on the last quarter and how we are navigating the current climate.
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15-Minute Quarter: Light at the End of the Tunnel

15-Minute Quarter: Light at the End of the Tunnel

Q4 - 2022 Quarterly Market Summary Welcome to another episode of The 15-minute Quarter! Each quarter Granite Harbor Advisors presents a 15-minute overview of the last 90 days in the market and answers many common questions we have received. In this episode, The Light at the End of the Tunnel, our very own Nick Brown, CFA, CFP® provides commentary on 2022's fourth quarter and how Granite Harbor Advisors is navigating the current climate.
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15-Minute Quarter: Paying the Risk Premium

15-Minute Quarter: Paying the Risk Premium

Q3 - 2022 Quarterly Market Summary "Paying the Risk Premium" is the title of this episode. As you may know, our investment philosophy is built upon scientifically identified areas of premium return in the markets. We pay that premium by staying disciplined during difficult market environments so that we are positioned for recovery.
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The 15-Minute Quarter: New Year, Same Headlines

The 15-Minute Quarter: New Year, Same Headlines

2021 Year-End Review We are finally into a new year, but we are still seeing the same headlines. Rising interest rates. Inflation surging. Build Back Better is back on the Senate floor. The media has proven to continue to be in the business of selling advertising and not financial advice! Roth conversions are still available, and more.
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The 15-Minute Quarter: Back in Tax

The 15-Minute Quarter: Back in Tax

Q3 - 2021 Quarterly Market Summary With the exception of emerging markets, the global equity markets were pretty quiet along with the global fixed income markets. We discuss some of the key headlines coming out of capitol hill regarding tax law changes on the horizon.
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The 15-Minute Quarter: Everything is Bigger Everywhere

The 15-Minute Quarter: Everything is Bigger Everywhere

Q2 - 2021 Quarterly Market Summary "Everything is Bigger Everywhere" is the title of this quarterly summary as global equity markets surge. Oil prices hit a two-year high as OPEC sees more demand. A cyberattack on US pipeline forces closure. US inflation hits 13-year high as prices surge. The fed pencils in earlier than expected interest rate increase.
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The 15-Minute Quarter: Small Cap Takes a Victory Lap

The 15-Minute Quarter: Small Cap Takes a Victory Lap

Q1 - 2021 Quarterly Market Summary A full year after the start of the pandemic, we reflect back on the victory lap small cap stocks have taken over the last year. A year ago, the headlines were "at least a fourth of the US economy goes idle from lockdown" and "decade of job gains erased in April". What a difference a year makes. The Dow closes above 33,000 for the first time, and the Russell 2000 up 15% just this year.
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The Biden Tax Proposal

The Biden Tax Proposal

Join Managing Partner, Brian Sak as he unpacks the potential tax legislation that is slated as part of the Biden Tax Proposal. While time will only tell which of these pieces of legislation will actually pass into law, it will most certainly give you a key insight into what lawmakers are focused on right now.
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Integrating Public & Private Market Access

Integrating Public & Private Market Access

With the expansion of Private Markets, Granite Harbor recognizes the significance of offering effective exposure to a growing asset class in investment portfolios. Additionally, we believe that more investment opportunities are electing to stay in the private arena for longer than they previously were. This idea is supported by the fact that: Investment in Private Markets as measured by Assets Under Management accounted for $13.1 Trillion in 20231. This level of investment equates to approximately 30% of the total market capitalization of the S&P 5002. Growth in Private Market investment has increased exponentially in recent years. Since 2018, private market investment has grown by 20% per year1. In 2021, the average size of IPO as measured by market capitalization was $3.96 Billion. In 2010, the average market capitalization was only $545 million3. Sources https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/private-equity-and-principal-investors/our-insights/mckinseys-private-markets-annual-review#/ https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/indices/equity/sp-500/#data https://site.warrington.ufl.edu/ritter/files/IPO-Statistics.pdf
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