News & Insights

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| Wealth Insights

Beyond Estate Planning: Purpose, Planning, and Partnership

In today’s rapidly changing world, families require more than estate planning strategies; they need a meaningful roadmap that turns wealth into lasting impact and possibility ...
Annual Financial and Estate Planning Checklist
| Wealth Insights

Annual Financial and Estate Planning Checklist

The start of a new year is an ideal moment to step back, assess your ...
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| Wealth Insights

Inside California’s Proposed 5% Billionaire Wealth Tax

California’s proposed “2026 Billionaire Tax Act” would impose a one‑time 5% tax on the net ...
Teamwork, Alignment, and Investing at SCS | Capital Allocators Podcast
| Investment Insights

Teamwork, Alignment, and Investing at SCS | Capital Allocators Podcast

In a recent episode of Capital Allocators hosted by Ted Seides, SCS CIO Lane MacDonald ...
From Snow to Sunshine: Navigating a Successful Move to Florida
| Wealth Insights

From Snow to Sunshine: Navigating a Successful Move to Florida

This guide outlines key considerations for individuals and families contemplating a move from the Northeast, ...
Leveraging Annual Exclusion Gifts in 2026
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Leveraging Annual Exclusion Gifts in 2026

A new year brings a fresh start to many things: professional goals, health and fitness ...
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| Wealth Insights

Private Investing: Duration, Scale, and Opportunity for Multi-Family Offices

In this episode of Focus On…, Alice Burley, Managing Director of the Private Client Group, ...
Navigating Markets Amid Economic Shifts & Technological Transformation
| Investment Insights

Navigating Markets Amid Economic Shifts & Technological Transformation

At a recent SCS Financial event in Boston, Anne Walsh, CIO of Guggenheim Partners, joined ...
New York LLC Transparency Act – What You Need to Know
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New York LLC Transparency Act – What You Need to Know

The New York LLC Transparency Act (NYLTA) will take effect on January 1, 2026, requiring ...
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| Wealth Insights

Wealth Strategy – Beyond Estate Planning to Purpose and Communication

SCS’s recent Boston event brought together Tony Abbiati, CEO; Adrienne Penta, National Head of Wealth ...
Make the Season Bright: Three Meaningful Ways to Engage Your Children This Holiday Season
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Make the Season Bright: Three Meaningful Ways to Engage Your Children This Holiday Season

The holiday season is full of opportunities to teach generosity, financial responsibility, and family connection ...
Cultivating Capable Kids: A Lifelong Conversation
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Cultivating Capable Kids: A Lifelong Conversation

In this episode of Focus On…, Adrienne Penta, National Head of Wealth Management, and Will ...
Artificial Intelligence: A Defining Moment for Innovation and Investment
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Artificial Intelligence: A Defining Moment for Innovation and Investment

AI is reshaping the way we work, communicate, and invest. At SCS, we’re committed to ...
Closing Out 2025: Strategies for Gifting, Giving, and Family Engagement
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Closing Out 2025: Strategies for Gifting, Giving, and Family Engagement

In this year-end planning newsletter, we break down the top strategies to consider before December ...
Nicole Jackson Leslie Joins SCS Financial as Head of Wealth Strategy
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Nicole Jackson Leslie Joins SCS Financial as Head of Wealth Strategy

SCS Financial announced the appointment of Nicole Jackson Leslie to the role of Head of ...
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| Investment Insights

The Hidden Costs of Comfort

A Deeper Look at Evergreen Private Equity Relative to Traditional Drawdown: Humans are wired for ...