What is Wealth Management?

Wealth management is not just about making money.  At WFA, we believe wealth management is an ongoing process to accumulate, protect, utilize, and maintain financial assets in a tax efficient way for both your generation and the next.  It involves a comprehensive...

Financial Advisor vs Financial Planner

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a Financial Advisor and a Financial Planner? A Financial Advisor is a broad term for financial professionals who can help manage money but may or may not provide a comprehensive plan for their clients. While a...

Cash Management and Financial Planning

What is the First Step in Financial Planning? Understand your current financial situation; particularly cash flow. Cash management is a key part of a financial plan because cash is the primary asset used to pay obligations on a regular basis.  In today’s market and...

Standard Deduction vs Itemized Deduction

The video below explains the federal Standard and Itemized Deductions; how they are calculated and how to determine which should be claimed on your federal tax return. Key Takeaways Standard Deduction is the minimum deduction allowed to taxpayers.  Taxpayers can claim...

Rules Impact Tax Filing in Year of Divorce

If you’re married, you may keep your income tax situation separate from your spouse by electing the Married Filing Separate tax status. However, when filing tax returns in a community property state, like Wisconsin, the phrase “what’s mine is yours and what’s yours is...