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Financial insight, strategy, and perspective from the minds behind your portfolio.

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Building Your Financial Foundation as a Healthcare Professional, Part One

As a healthcare professional, your life is dedicated to patient care. From demanding shifts to complex cases, your focus is on the well-being of…

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The Duties and Responsibilities of a Trustee

When establishing a trust, one of the most important decisions the trust creator will need to make is who will be the trustee. A trustee has the…

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From Uncertainty to Confidence: Financial Strategies for Women in Transition

As many of us approach major life transitions—like widowhood, divorce, or an empty nest—we realize these moments, while challenging, also offer…

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Thoughts from the Road

Doug Phillips attended an investment conference last week alongside investment management peers. There was a lot of discussion around the tariff…

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Portfolio Diversification: A Key to Success Amid America First Policy Uncertainty

Investors stepped into 2025 optimistic about the outlook for U.S. stocks. They had experienced two consecutive years of 20% plus returns. A select…

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Medicare Changes for 2025 - What to Know

In 2025, several Medicare Advantage plans will no longer be available in New Hampshire, impacting many beneficiaries who rely on these plans for…

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Finding Purpose and Balance in Retirement: Q&A with Christine Benz

Recently, Michael Hakoun connected with Morningstar's Director of Personal Finance and retirement expert Christine Benz to review her latest…

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Expiring Provisions of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 included numerous temporary provisions set to expire in 2025 unless Congress intervenes. Although several…

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Estate Planning Solo: Building Your Financial Support System

Managing your financial affairs independently requires a robust support system to ensure that your assets are handled according to your wishes if…

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How Bonds Can Benefit Your Retirement Plan

There is much to consider when you are approaching retirement or perhaps already retired. We understand people can be overwhelmed with the many…

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Six Common Mistakes People Make When Planning to Enroll in Medicare

Medicare is a vital component of many Americans' healthcare planning as they approach retirement age. It provides essential coverage for…

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Changing Perspectives on Sustainable Investing

There has been recent polarizing media coverage of the sustainable investment field and we recognize that this can be confusing. Some reports were…

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Sustainable Investing Today

At Ledyard, we manage a variety of different types of portfolios for our clients, including a dedicated sustainable investment strategy. This…

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Our Initial Thoughts on the Israel-Hamas War

On October 7th, Hamas, the Palestinian militant group that controls Gaza, invaded Israel by air, land and sea. Israel's Defense Minister…

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Roth IRAs and Roth Conversions

Enjoy tax free income during retirement! Every dollar can matter when you’re retired. A Traditional IRA is the most common retirement planning…

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Our Thoughts on the Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank Closures

We'd like to share some initial thoughts about the closures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank by regulators. These events have caused…

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