Posts by Brian J. Lockett, CFP®

VIDEO: How to Make the Best Use of Roth Strategy for Your Savings
Retirement and Pre-Retirement
VIDEO: How to Make the Best Use of Roth Strategy for Your Savings
In recent years, the mega back-door Roth conversion strategy has emerged as an incredibly useful tool — but not man...
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Understanding Strategies for Long-Term Care Planning Under Washington State's New Payroll Tax
Goals & Planning
Understanding Strategies for Long-Term Care Planning Under Washington State's New Payroll Tax
In June 2021, Washington state proposed a new payroll tax in the form of the Long-Term Care Act.
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VIDEO: Inflation Expectations
Market Insights
VIDEO: Inflation Expectations
As price hikes on everything from bicycles to home prices become more commonplace, many are wondering what inflatio...
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Making Cents of Compensation
Goals & Planning
Making Cents of Compensation
Not all job offers are created equal - and evaluating compensation packages can be like comparing apples to oranges...
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"What is a Fiduciary?" Understanding How Registered Investment Advisors and CFP® Professionals Put Clients First
Estate Planning and Wealth Transfer
"What is a Fiduciary?" Understanding How Registered Investment Advisors and CFP® Professionals Put Clients First
Managing finances on your own can feel like trying to steer a ship in the middle of a storm. Between work and othe...
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The Hidden 401(k) Benefit You May Have Missed
Goals & Planning
The Hidden 401(k) Benefit You May Have Missed
When most of us think about 401(k)s, the movie “Fun with Dick and Jane” is probably the last thing on anyone’s mind...
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Embracing Opportunity After a Job Transition: How to Repurpose Your 401(k)
Goals & Planning
Embracing Opportunity After a Job Transition: How to Repurpose Your 401(k)
For employees who have the option of investing in a 401(k) retirement savings plan through an employer, taking adva...
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Boeing’s Voluntary Layoff and Early Retirement Packages: Not a “One-Size-Fits-All” Decision
Retirement and Pre-Retirement
Boeing’s Voluntary Layoff and Early Retirement Packages: Not a “One-Size-Fits-All” Decision
Brian Lockett, CFP® and financial advisor Marc Knauss outline considerations for Boeing employees who have accepted...
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The VIX: A Hopeful Sign for a Less Fearful Future
Market Insights
The VIX: A Hopeful Sign for a Less Fearful Future
Leave it to the economists to put a number on fear. Of course, none of us needs a data point to experience the impa...
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Opinion: Brace for a market correction in 2020
CWM News
Opinion: Brace for a market correction in 2020
CWM Vice President Brian Lockett, CFP® shared his thoughts on the market outlook in 2020 and how small business own...
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