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From the Desk of John Vance: To Our Vance Wealth Friends and Family
It’s that time again, when we transition from one year to the next, and I have to admit I kind of love everything it represents. The New Year gives us time to reassess and recalibrate our goals, which gives you a clear idea of how to move forward with fresh purpose. At Vance Wealth, we…
Vance Team Member Spotlight: Meet Kathy Spencer, Director of People and Culture
As the firm’s Director of People and Culture, Kathy Spencer is dedicated to helping the team create balance in business and life, so they can all achieve more together. Raised in Santa Clarita, Kathy earned her bachelor’s degree in marketing with an emphasis in communications from California State University, Northridge. She began her career in…
In the Community: Connection & Giving In 2021
Vance Wealth is built on a set of shared values, and as we looked back at 2021, we noticed a particular focus on one – the desire to get more involved in the community. “When we defined our core values as a firm, we knew we wanted our team to be charitably inclined and community-minded.…
Achieve More: Entrepreneur Edition – A Tax Strategy That Plans For A Lifetime Of Wealth
Most business owners have one goal when it comes to taxes: Pay as little as possible this year. However, that isn’t how you save the most – or achieve the most – in the long run. In fact, at Vance Wealth, we believe paying taxes is the goal. Why? It means you’re successfully growing and earning more over time.…
The Value of an Advisor: From Optimized Portfolios To Unemotional Decisions
One of the most significant ways we believe we add value to our clients’ lives is simply by helping them see what they may not see on their own. We might find opportunities for growth in their portfolio, establish their first comprehensive financial plan, or provide a vital sense of peace in those moments when…
Achieve More: 5 Ways to Support Small Businesses
At Vance Wealth, we believe collaboration drives success because we witness the power of working together every day. Whether we’re serving our clients or the community, we strive to act as a trusted partner by finding opportunities to achieve more together. And, we’ve learned this kind of spirit always pays off. That’s why we wanted…
Achieve More: Entrepreneur Edition – 3 Tax Strategies To Help Your Business Save In The Long Run
At the end of each year, most business owners file their taxes with one simple goal: to save as much as possible on the next return. But at Vance Wealth, we take a different approach to tax planning. Of course, we use creative tax strategies to help our clients maximize their savings each year, but…
Patti’s Perspective: 5 Tax-Saving Tips that must be applied by year end.
As we head into the Fall, my favorite time of year, I’m all about the pumpkin spice. Yes, I’m one of those- I love everything pumpkin! Don’t judge me. But, at Vance Wealth, this time of year is all about year-end tax planning. Here are 5 Tax-Saving Tips that must be applied by year end:…
2022 – Q1 Investment Update
Dear Clients and Friends, 2021 was a banner year for equities, as enormous fiscal and monetary stimulus through the pandemic supported the strongest economic and earnings growth in decades during the reopening. The S&P 500 Index experienced minimal volatility while returning 28.71% (largest intra-year pullback being just 5.2%), though there was plenty of action beneath…