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529 Plans: Rules, Limits and Qualified Uses

October 27, 2026

529 plans in 2026 offer tax-deferred growth and federal tax-free withdrawals for qualified education costs. The K–12 annual withdrawal limit is now $20,000 per student, eligible expenses are broader, and unused funds may qualify for limited Roth IRA rollovers. State tax treatment, plan limits and fees still vary. What is a 529 plan, and how does it work? A 529 plan is a state-sponsored education account. Contributions are made with after-tax dollars, investments grow tax-deferred,

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Wealth Preservation: Using a Cabin Trust to Keep the Family Vacation Property

October 16, 2026

A cabin trust is an estate planning tool designed to keep a family vacation property such as a lake house, cabin, or beach retreat in the hands of its heirs for future generations to enjoy. A family cabin estate plan sets ownership, use, funding and exit rules before the property changes hands. Trusts, LLCs or both can support the plan, while a written agreement can clarify scheduling, expenses, voting, transfers and sales. Legal, tax, and

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Wealth Preservation: Five Parts of a Stronger Plan

October 5, 2026

Wealth Preservation: Five Parts of a Strong Plan Wealth preservation is a coordinated approach to protecting what you have built while keeping your resources aligned with your life. It connects tax planning, estate planning, risk assessment, cash flow planning and retirement planning so decisions in one area support and not undermine the others as markets, laws, goals and family circumstances change. What does wealth preservation mean for your financial plan? Wealth preservation is not a

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How Does SYM Financial Decide on What to Invest?

April 15, 2026

SYM’s yardstick for its investment philosophy is to maximize the net-of-cost and tax returns for clients. In this video Andy explains why balance is key and the nuances matter.  Disclosure: This material is not financial advice, an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any security managed by SYM Financial Corporation (“SYM”). The opinions and assumptions expressed herein are those of SYM Financial Corporation (“SYM”) and are subject to change without

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Understanding Equity-Based Compensation When Facing a Job Change

April 14, 2026

Common Questions Professionals Ask Us A job change is often a catalyst for financial growth, but it’s also when equity-based compensation can become most confusing and consequential. Equity can be a powerful wealth-building tool, especially later in your career. But when roles change, companies change, or timelines accelerate, equity can just as easily become a source of missed opportunity, unexpected taxes, or regret if it isn’t handled carefully. If you’re evaluating a new offer, negotiating

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Investing Myth Buster #2

March 3, 2026

Disclosure: This material is not financial advice, an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any security managed by SYM Financial Corporation (“SYM”). The opinions and assumptions expressed herein are those of SYM Financial Corporation (“SYM”) and are subject to change without notice. SYM is an independent investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More

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