2022 Tax Planning Whitepaper
In this guide, we will explore where your tax dollars go, some of the ways tax filing may look different in 2022, and what you can do to prepare. Keep in mind, this guide is for informational purposes only and is not a replacement for real-life advice, so make sure to consult your tax, legal,…
Read More2021 China Regulations Commentary
Investment Analyst and CFA Chloe Gu takes a look at recent regulatory news out of China, including commentary on CCR Wealth Management’s outlook on the future of investing in China. Watch both parts below or on the CCR Youtube channel!
Read MoreNovember 2021 Market Outlook
In 2021-2022, with expectations having been guided by the Fed, the concept of “transient” inflation is openly debated among market watchers and other pundits.
Read MoreFive Estate Considerations for the LGBTQ+ Community
Members of the LGBTQ+ community have faced numerous challenges on the road to having their relationships being considered equal in the eyes of the government.
Read MoreSecure Act Whitepaper
The bill is intended to provide additional incentives to help people save more for retirement over a longer period of time, among other changes. The ideas behind the SECURE Act had been worked on for years before they were folded into a broader spending bill in late 2019. The bill passed on December 20, 2019,…
Read MoreJune 2021 Market Outlook
Recent regulatory moves by Chinese authorities have shaken investors. This is understandable, given that some broad-based Chinese investment funds and indexes were recently down anywhere from 26% to 40% from their February highs.
Read MoreCCR Listed on the Top DC Advisor Teams for 2020
We are ecstatic to be listed on the Top DC Advisor Teams again for 2020! https://www.napa-net.org/industry-intel/industry-lists/top-dc-advisor-teams-2020 NAPA Top DC Advisor Teams list highlights the nation’s leading retirement plan advisor firms. This list focuses on teams, broadly defined as being in a single physical location, and having at least $100 million in DC assets under advisement.…
Read MoreApril 2021 Market Update and Q&A
Our CIO John Maher gives a market outlook and answers questions on the housing market, inflation, cryptocurrency and electric vehicle investments, and value stocks.
Read MoreForbes Best in State
CCR is honored to be listed as #8 on the Forbes list of Best in State Wealth Advisors https://www.forbes.com/best-in-state-wealth-advisors/#5d374a1a291d *The 2021 ranking of the Forbes’ Best–in–State Wealth Advisors list was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in– person and telephone due–diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively and on a ranking algorithm that…
Read MoreFebruary 2021 Market Outlook
Retrospectives and projections are the norm for year-end commentaries. Our year-end (or beginning) comments are traditionally light on forecasts. We made the point in last January’s web-cast video that forecasts can actually be significant detractors to investment outcomes if inherent uncertainties are not considered.
Read MoreDCF Winter Items Donation
A huge thank you to everyone who donated to the kids in the care of DCF this year! We collected over 50 pairs of pajamas and an entire bag each of boys underwear, girls underwear, gloves, and hats!
Read More2020 Post Election Q&A
Our CIO John Maher, CFA, answers questions on the effect of the election on the US/China relationship, the probability of a fiscal stimulus plan, growth vs. value stocks, yields, and if you can expect a tax increase in 2021.
Read MoreElection Year Retirement Mistakes
We want to make sure we are staying in touch with our clients and their staff and helping relieve any retirement related stress they may be experiencing as we work through this unique period of time. With that goal in mind, we put together the attached video for the staff to offer some perspective on…
Read MoreSeptember 2020 Market Outlook
John Maher gives some comments on the current political landscape and its potential economic impact, as well as the concept of Total Return vs. Yield.
Read MoreJuly 2020 Market Outlook
Most will come to learn that the best days, weeks or even quarters tend to follow the worst days, weeks and quarters. Asset allocation is designed to bridge this gap.
Read MoreFeeding the Front Line at Tufts Medical Center
Using funds the CCR Charity and Community Responsibility Committee raised from our ‘Snack Shack’ sales we were able to send 40 meals from 5 Spices House to Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA. We received this nice note of from them:“Thank you so much, we have fed our Pediatric ICU and Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant team with your donation,…
Read MoreFeeding the Front Line at UMass Memorial Medical Center
CCR is grateful for the front line workers at UMass Memorial Medical Center and the wonderful program set up by Quinn’s Irish Pub to feed them!
Read MoreWildflower – Helping Kids Rediscover Life After Loss
Wildflower is an amazing organization that helps kids that have dealt with loss in their life. Their gala event had to be canceled this year, but we are proud to be a sponsor. Being a kid means enjoying time to daydream, play and grow. When a child loses a parent, that carefree time can be…
Read MoreHappy Earth Day
Although the Earth Day cleanup has been cancelled this year due to COVID-19 we are proud to support the Regional Environmental Council and all they do to create healthy and sustainable communities.
Read MoreApril 2020 Market Outlook
Given the events of the last six weeks, sitting down to a keyboard to tap out thoughts that might be considered illuminating seems daunting. This is especially true given a clientele-readership which has largely been forced to sequester themselves with the media for weeks on end rather than going about their usual daily business.
Read MoreNY Executive Order – Insurance & Annuity Extended Grace Periods
A recent Executive Order issued by Governor Cuomo, together with recent amendments to the insurance and banking regulations (the “regulations”) issued by the New York State Department of Financial Services (“Department”), extend grace periods and give you other rights under your life insurance policy or annuity contract if you can demonstrate financial hardship as a…
Read MoreUpdate for Retirement Plan Participants
Now that a disrupted 1st quarter has ended, it might be a great time to schedule a 15-minute call or web meeting with us to review your retirement outlook.
Read MoreUpdate for Retirement Plan Sponsors
We are all trying to acclimate to our new reality and find the most effective ways to protect our families, friends and businesses through this crisis. In that spirit, we wanted to reach out to remind you that your retirement team is here to serve as a resource through this challenging time. Whether you’d like…
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July 2021 Market Brief
Recent regulatory moves by Chinese authorities have shaken investors, with some broad-based Chinese investment funds and indexes were recently down anywhere from 26% to 40% from their February highs.
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