Comparing Whole Life and Universal Life (UL) Insurance

When deciding between Whole Life and Universal Life insurance, understanding both the similarities and differences is key to determining which policy best suits your needs. How are they similar? Both Whole Life and UL insurance are types of permanent life insurance, providing coverage for the insured’s entire lifetime.  They build varying amounts of cash value…

The 3 C’s of Directed Wealth Transfer

Navigating the future of your wealth and legacy involves critical decisions and strategic foresight. We know just how daunting managing wealth and making decisions surrounding its transfer can be for both individuals and business owners. The reality is that there are but three and only three potential destinations for your wealth and they all coincidentally…

The Trusted Advisor’s Playbook for Legacy and Estate Planning

As a trusted advisor myself with over three decades of experience, I know that the role of a trusted advisor transcends the boundaries of traditional advice. You are placed at the heart of your clients’ financial story. And your clients expect that the unique financial planning strategies that you craft for them not only preserves…

Where Lifetime Meets Legacy

In the beautiful Gulf of Alaska, a remarkable natural event occurs where the sediment-rich waters from glacial rivers meet the open ocean. Known as “the place where two oceans meet,” this site visually exemplifies how distinct entities interact yet resist blending. Much like these merging waters, family wealth comprises two distinct realms: the lifetime pool…