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Fiduciary Investment Management for Responsible Investing
Investing with responsibility is no longer a niche approach. It has become a fundamental part of how wealth is preserved and grown across generations. When managing assets, especially for families, trustees, and foundations, aligning investments with long-term goals and ethical considerations is essential. This post explores how responsible investment strategies can be effectively implemented through fiduciary investment management , ensuring clarity, simplicity, and trust. U

James Rudolph
Nov 244 min read


Strategies for Effective Wealth Preservation
Preserving wealth is a goal that requires careful planning, discipline, and a clear understanding of the risks and opportunities involved. Over time, wealth can be eroded by taxes, inflation, poor investment choices, and unforeseen events. I have found that adopting a structured approach to wealth preservation helps maintain financial security and supports long-term goals. In this post, I will share practical strategies that can help you protect and grow your assets effective

James Rudolph
Nov 174 min read


Securing Generational Wealth with Legacy Planning Advisors
Building and preserving wealth across generations requires more than just accumulating assets. It demands a thoughtful, strategic approach to ensure that your financial legacy endures and benefits your descendants. Generational wealth planning is the process that helps you achieve this goal by aligning your investments, estate plans, and family values. In this post, I will share practical insights and actionable steps to help you secure generational wealth effectively. Unders

James Rudolph
Nov 104 min read


Legacy Planning with Castfirm Garden City
Legacy planning is a critical process that ensures your wealth and values are preserved and passed on according to your wishes. It involves more than just drafting a will; it requires a comprehensive approach to managing assets, minimizing taxes, and preparing your heirs for the responsibilities they will inherit. In this post, I will walk you through the essentials of legacy planning, highlighting how professional services can simplify this complex task and provide peace of

Robert Schetty
Nov 34 min read


Effective Wealth Management for Families
Managing wealth within a family context requires more than just financial acumen. It demands a thoughtful approach that balances growth, preservation, and the values that define the family’s legacy. Over the years, I have seen how families who adopt clear, structured strategies for wealth management tend to navigate challenges more effectively and secure their financial future across generations. In this post, I will share practical insights and actionable steps to help you b

Robert Schetty
Oct 274 min read


Aligning Financial Goals with Expert Investment Advisory
When it comes to managing wealth, clarity and alignment with long-term objectives are essential. I have found that a well-structured financial plan, supported by expert guidance, can make all the difference in preserving and growing assets across generations. This post explores how aligning your financial goals with professional advisory services can simplify complex decisions and provide peace of mind. Understanding the Role of Financial Advisory Services Financial advisory

Robert Schetty
Oct 213 min read
The Tail Becomes the Dog
I was listening to a podcast this past week, where the following was mentioned by Nomura cross-asset strategist Charlie McElligott when...

Robert Schetty
Jul 94 min read
How Much Cash Should a Trust Hold? A Fiduciary’s Brief Intro to Liquidity Management
For fiduciaries managing assets, determining the right amount of cash to hold is a balancing act between liquidity needs, investment...

Robert Schetty
Apr 13 min read


Tariffs, Trade, and the Levers of Power
Free trade absolutists deride tariffs as exclusively inflationary, cost-inefficient, and disproportionately burdensome to the poor. And...

Robert Schetty
Mar 114 min read
A Token for Your Thoughts
One of the questions we've been receiving with increasing frequency at Castfirm is the tokenization of assets, particularly stocks and...

Robert Schetty
Feb 64 min read
Information is commoditized. Getting the right advice is a differentiator.
Social media is laden with blogs and articles that offer generic information about investing, succession planning, estates, tax laws,...
James Rudolph
Mar 28, 20242 min read
Privacy Please? Matthew Perry's Will Names the Executors of His Estate and a $1 Million Trust with a Legendary Hollywood Link
Estate planning is a difficult thing to grapple with since there are many unknowns and it's designed for a world that you are no longer a...
James Rudolph
Mar 12, 20241 min read
CTA Ruled Unconstitutional
The Corporate Transparency Act On Friday, March 1, 2024, in National Small Bus. United v. Yellen, Judge Liles C. Burke of the United...
James Rudolph
Mar 4, 20242 min read
The plan is, there is no plan...
Everyone needs an estate plan. The saying goes, however, that everyone has an estate plan. It’s true. If you don’t make your own estate...
James Rudolph
Jan 30, 20242 min read
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