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Buy-Sell Agreements, Life Insurance & Business Valuation: What Owners Must Know

Buy-Sell Agreements, Life Insurance & Business Valuation: What Owners Must Know

Business owners are often reluctant to plan for the eventual transition of ownership, even though the need for succession is inevitable, whether it comes through retirement or unforeseen circumstances. Too often, the process is delayed because it feels premature, uncomfortable, or overwhelming. Some believe that having life insurance or a signed agreement in place is […]

AAF Wealth Management Q2 2025 Market Insights
AAF Wealth Management Q2 2025 Market Insights

AAF Wealth Management Q2 2025 Market Insights

In an ongoing commitment to keep you abreast on a range of issues that might affect your business and personal finances, AAFCPAs is pleased to share Q2 2025 Market Insights published by AAF Wealth Management, part of the AAFCPAs family of companies. This provides investors with an understanding of what’s driven performance of late. With […]

IRS to End Paper Checks in 2025

IRS to End Paper Checks in 2025

Beginning in September 2025, the federal government will phase out paper checks to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), ending a long chapter in the way Americans exchange money with the agency. Under a sweeping mandate issued by the U.S. Treasury, all federal disbursements including tax refunds must be paid electronically, and paper refund checks will […]

Estate Planning Pro Tip for Married Couples: Don’t Overlook Portability

Estate Planning Pro Tip for Married Couples: Don’t Overlook Portability

In this article: Estate planning ensures that wealth transfers happen efficiently with minimal tax exposure. One of the most powerful tools in the estate planning toolkit for married couples is portability, which allows a surviving spouse to inherit any unused federal estate tax exemption from their deceased partner. It is a concept that can significantly […]

AAF Wealth Management 2025 Market Insights

AAF Wealth Management 2025 Market Insights

AAF Wealth Management Market Insights | Webinar On-Demand In an ongoing commitment to keep clients abreast on a range of issues that might affect your business and personal financial health, AAF Wealth Management’s Wealth Advisor and Director of Investments Kevin Hodson, shared what has driven performance of late along with thoughts on variables that could […]

AAF Wealth Management Expands Advisory Team

AAF Wealth Management Expands Advisory Team

Boston, MA (May 26, 2025)—AAF Wealth Management, a boutique Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) firm serving clients focused on long-term wealth preservation, today announced the addition of two new team members, Michael Shook and Russell Almstrom, CRPC®. Both Michael and Russel bring expertise in client service, investment operations, and financial planning, enhancing our commitment to providing […]

Protect Your SS Information from Fraud

Protect Your SS Information from Fraud

AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware there have been reported incidents of identity theft involving Social Security Administration (SSA) accounts. These incidents highlight the importance of setting up SSA login credentials, enabling email notifications, and regularly monitoring your account for any suspicious activity. There have been reports of unauthorized changes to SSA account information, […]

Pickleheads, the Wheel of Life, and Personal Growth
From the Desk of Carmen Grinkis 7.8.24

Pickleheads, the Wheel of Life, and Personal Growth

As a wealth advisor and a former clinical psychologist, I’ve always believed that true financial well-being is about more than just dollars and cents. It’s about creating a life that feels balanced, meaningful, and fulfilling in all areas. One of my favorite tools to support this mindset is the Wheel of Life—a simple yet powerful […]

AAF Wealth Management Q1 2025 Market Insights

AAF Wealth Management Q1 2025 Market Insights

In an ongoing commitment to keep you abreast on a range of issues that might affect your business and/or personal financial plans, AAFCPAs is pleased to share Q1 2025 Market Insights published by AAF Wealth Management, a wholly owned subsidiary of AAFCPAs. This provides investors with an understanding of what’s driven performance of late. The […]