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At the Money: Stock Picking vs. Value Investing 

The Big Picture

Dividends come from earnings, and so those are sort of anchors to valuation. Jeremy Schwartz : And basically said that there’s huge Tech stocks, triple-digit PEs, you can never justify the valuations no matter what the growth rates are. Present value of future cash flows, any asset is present value of future cash flows.

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The Basics of Equity Compensation

Zajac Group

Regardless of the type, equity compensation is a way for companies to attract , motivate , and retain key employees: Attract : The appeal of a lucrative equity compensation package, offering the potential for significant wealth accumulation, can be a compelling factor in attracting key employees.

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The Long Game: Roth Conversions & Legacy Planning

Brown Advisory

In such a case, one could reverse the taxes that one had paid based on a much higher account valuation, and re-establish the account as a traditional IRA once again. This option, available before the 2017 tax overhaul, was helpful if, for example, the market declined substantially after a conversion.

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The Long Game: Roth Conversions & Legacy Planning

Brown Advisory

In such a case, one could reverse the taxes that one had paid based on a much higher account valuation, and re-establish the account as a traditional IRA once again. This option, available before the 2017 tax overhaul, was helpful if, for example, the market declined substantially after a conversion.

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2023 Year-End Planning Letter: Reflections and Perspectives

Brown Advisory

CHANGING MARKET CONDITIONS: This year, clients will have an opportunity to revisit existing plans that were developed during a long era of low interest rates, negligible inflation and lofty asset valuations.