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08.13.24
Spencer Davies, CFP®

Optimizing Gifting Strategies to Minimize Taxes

Blog
Wealth Management

How to Gift Assets to Family Members and Charities in a Tax-Efficient Manner When it comes to managing substantial wealth, an important strategy to consider is gifting. While this can...

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08.12.24

Understanding taxes on real estate gains

Articles
Individual Tax & Planning

Let’s say you own real estate that has been held for more than one year and is sold for a taxable gain. Perhaps this gain comes from indirect ownership of...

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A graphic showing Estimated Tax written above a calendar
08.08.24

Do you owe estimated taxes? If so, when is the next one due?

Articles
Individual Tax & Planning

Federal estimated tax payments are designed to ensure that certain individuals pay their fair share of taxes throughout the year. If you don’t have enough federal tax withheld from your...

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2 business people reviewing documents and quarterly graphs
08.08.24

Hot Topic Webinar: Making the Most of Your 401(k): Small Business Retirement Plan Design

Event
Webinar
Retirement 401k

This presentation is offered for educational purposes only and should not be considered a comprehensive review or analysis of the topics discussed today. These materials are not a substitute for...

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08.07.24
Cory M. Parnell, CPA

How SaaS Companies Can Use KPIs to Evaluate Success

Blog
Advisory

In the competitive world of Software as a Service (SaaS), understanding and effectively utilizing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) is essential for evaluating success and driving growth. KPIs provide valuable insights...

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08.07.24
Cory M. Parnell, CPA

The Critical Distinctions: CFO vs. Controller

Blog
Advisory

The evolving nature of various industries presents unique challenges and opportunities for businesses. Effective financial management is crucial, making the roles of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Controller essential. Although...

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08.05.24

Top Accounting Firm Rankings: BGM’s Performance Highlighted

News

BGM is thrilled to announce that the firm has been named a 2024 “IPA 200 Firm” by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA).This is the sixth year in a row BGM has...

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08.05.24
Chad Halbur

The Value of Using Trusts to Pass Inheritance Versus Outright Gifts to Children

Blog

As a professional in the trust industry, a key discussion I have with clients is regarding the most effective methods for transferring wealth to the next generation. While outright gifts...

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A graphic showing the words "Mid-Year Review" written on a sticky note
08.01.24
Kenton Anderson

Midyear Tax Check-In: Do You Have an Optimized Tax Strategy?

Blog
Individual Tax & Planning

It might seem like we just rang in the New Year, and suddenly, in the blink of an eye, the year is half over.  So it could come as a...

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Businessman in suit in his office showing an insurance policy and pointing with a pen where the policyholder must to sign.
08.01.24
Ross Gobel

Key Steps to Take When You Inherit a Large Sum: A Financial Guide

Blog
Young Inheritors
Wealth Management

Receiving a significant inheritance can be a life-changing experience, offering both exciting opportunities and potential challenges. Whether the funds come from a family member’s estate or an unexpected inheritance, managing...

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07.31.24

The tax implications of disability income benefits

Articles
Individual Tax & Planning

Many Americans receive disability income. Are you one of them, or will you soon be? If so, you may ask: Is the income taxed and if it is, how? It...

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07.25.24
Jake Thibault, CFP®

An Introduction to Restricted Stock Units (RSUs): What Employees Need to Know

Blog
Team Members
Wealth Management

Publicly traded and private companies often share a portion of the success with employees through equity compensation. One common method is called restricted stock units (RSUs). These can be an...

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07.24.24

Strategic planning for businesses needs to include innovation

Articles
Business Owners
Advisory

When the leadership teams of many companies engage in strategic planning, they may be inclined to play it safe. And that’s understandable; sticking to strengths and slow, measured growth are...

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Finance professionals shaking hands over documents
07.23.24

BGM Welcomes SealedBid to their Organization

News

BGM, a nationally recognized top 200 accounting and advisory firm, is excited to announce the addition of SealedBid, a specialized lower mid-market mergers and acquisitions (M&A) firm based in Minneapolis,...

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07.23.24
Jon T. Meyer, CFP®

Retirement Candy: Sweet Temptations That Lead to Hard Crashes

Blog
Retirement 401k
Wealth Management

Key Takeaway: Strategy should always take precedence over tactics. This is especially true with all the investment solutions being touted as the answer to people’s main fear: losing money. However,...

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