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HIGH INTEREST RATES—NOT THE DEMISE OF EFFECTIVE ESTATE PLANNING STRATEGIES

Regularly reviewing existing estate plans is a good financial practice, and the looming change to the lifetime estate/gift tax exemptions at the end of 2025 makes now an opportune time to review your plans. Two powerful tools in estate planning are time and interest rates. With time, the more you have remaining, the greater the number of estate planning options available to you. With interest rates, the lower the prevailing rates, the more likely investments can achieve excess returns, thus the more attractive many strategies become. The ultra-low interest rates of the past decade were a boon for many estate planning strategies, but the increase in interest rates does not mean the end of effective estate planning opportunities. Indeed, there are a handful of strategies that become even more attractive in a higher interest rate environment. Rising interest rates influence the effectiveness of various estate planning tools. Leveraging these tools...

09.20.2023
Ted Cronin Named to Barron’s “Top 100 Independent Financial Advisors” for the 17th Consecutive Year

Ted Cronin Named to Barron’s “Top 100 Independent Financial Advisors” for the 17th Consecutive Year

Manchester Capital Management is proud to announce that Founder and Executive Chairman, Ted Cronin, has once again been honored among Barron’s “Top 100 Independent Financial Advisors.” According to Barron’s, the ranking reflects the volume of assets overseen by the advisor and their team, revenues generated for their firm, and the quality of the advisor’s practice. Ranked 12th this year, it is Ted and Manchester Capital’s 17th consecutive mention on the list.   Since its inception, Manchester Capital Management has been synonymous with industry-leading financial advisory services that emphasize personalized strategies tailored to individual and client families’ unique goals and objectives. Since its founding over 30 years ago, Manchester has evolved into a team of 35 employees who are dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation, trust, and integrity within the firm.  “This is a wonderful recognition of our Manchester team and the incredible clients we have the privilege of serving. Our...