Blending families, balancing futures

The case for collaboration between financial planners and family legal practitioners. By Kyle Abrahams, In-house Attorney, BDO Wealth....

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Many factors influence clients’ perspectives when they make decisions. Rob Macdonald believes the key is to help the client develop an awareness of their perspective, which is easier said than done....

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Blending families, balancing futures

The case for collaboration between financial planners and family legal practitioners. By Kyle Abrahams, In-house Attorney, BDO Wealth....

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Sneak peaks: Blue Chip, Issue 93

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	The two-pot system and its implication for financial planners By now, every financial planner and advisor should be well-versed in the two-pot retirement system implemented in September 2024. If you’re not, it may be time to reconsider your career choice. Wouter Fourie, CFP®, Director, Ascor Independent Wealth Managers, states that this system has introduced significant changes requiring a strategic retirement planning approach....
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