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How a Trip to Enroll in Medicare Almost Cost Our Client $300,000 - And How to Choose the Right Social Security Claiming Strategy
Several weeks ago our client, “Joe,” walked into a Social Security office to enroll in Medicare. However, over the course of that appointment he was told by an employee, “it’s your money, you’d be silly not to start it.” That casual recommendation could’ve cost Joe roughly $300,000.

How QTIP Trusts Protect Your Second Marriage and Your Kids
One-third of married Americans age 55 and older are currently in a second marriage. While remarriage is common in this age demographic, it often creates what we call the "Brady Bunch" dilemma: how do you ensure your current spouse is financially secure while also guaranteeing that your assets eventually reach your children from a previous marriage?

Trump Accounts: The Ultimate Tax-Free Wealth Strategy for Kids
Trump Accounts can be an excellent jump start to a child or grandchild's retirement savings.

The Risks of NIL Agents and the Importance of Fiduciary Advice
For college athletes receiving NIL income making good decisions is critical to financial success.

Financial Planning for GSK Employees
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has some of the most lucrative employee benefits in the pharmaceutical industry - but only if you make the most of them. At Ark Royal Wealth Management we work with a number of GSK employees / retirees to help them navigate the often complicated landscape of GSK benefits.

Mike Palmer in Kiplinger: Inherited an IRA? Don't Fall Into the 10-Year Tax Trap
If you inherit an IRA or 401k from someone other than your spouse, you need to start planning immediately, because the tax clock is ticking! Making a mistake can result in tens of thousands of dollars in unnecessary taxes!

Who Really Pays Your Financial Advisor? The Truth About Third-Party Compensation and Revenue-Sharing
Would you trust the diagnosis of a doctor if you knew the doctor received a kickback from the drug manufacturer for every prescription they wrote? In the wealth management business that happens every day.

Mike Palmer Quoted in The Street.Com on Retirement Planning
Flexible retirement planning strategies are important, but not the same as having a flexible investment allocation.
