While senior executives are endowed with the same humanity we all possess, their wealth management needs are distinct and often categorically divergent from many other investors. From complex benefits and compensation packages to highly specialized estate and tax planning needs, the C-Suite is a content-heavy dive into the arenas that matter to executive leaders, written by advisors with a combined thirty years of experience in those very arenas.

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Short-Term Pain For Long-Term Gain

How do we accurately determine if a potential modification in consultative alignment would be worthwhile despite the discomfort of change?

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Part 2 New Trading Plan Rules

On December 14th, 2022, the SEC adopted amendments to address what seems to be abusive practices related to Rule 10b5-1.

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A Roadmap for The Year Ahead

One of the most common questions we hear from new clients is this: “How often will I hear from you?” At The Bahnsen Group, that …

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The Power of Donor Advised Funds

The checkbook is dusted off, and checks are written directly to various institutions. Did you receive a deduction for this donation?

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The Smartest Mid-Life Crisis

There is one season in a client’s life cycle during which we are most often asked to become engaged.

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MN Estate Tax Credit: Use It or Lose It!

When life is busy, it is nice to know someone is taking a second, discriminating look at the ownership of your family’s assets.

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Multi-Generational Service: Caring for Parents

Caring for aging parents, with its emotional and logistical challenges, can be one of the most stressful situations we face.

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Wisdom of the Ages

We’ve been telling our clients for years that it’s better to have a tax problem than an income problem, but it’s hard to let that sink in when you’re writing a six-figure check to the IRS in the spring.

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About the Authors

Stoddard Barnhill, CFP®

Private Wealth Advisor

Sarah Leitzke, CFP®

Director of Risk Management

Phil Barnhill, CLU®

Senior Wealth Advisor

For nearly 25 years Phil has worked exclusively with senior leaders of public and large private companies. Over the past seven years Stoddard has been carefully mentored in this niche market and is now mentoring Sarah, leading to a highly-specialized practice knowledge within the team. This focus on corporate executives and their family dynamics comes with significant insights into executive compensation, stock concentration, equity monetization, and the full life-cycle of a career in the C-Suite.

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