by Jason Deshayes | Aug 12, 2022 | Taxes
When you have a tax question, it’s frustrating to play hide-and-seek with your CPA. Especially when you’ve got a question with a deadline. You want a trusted tax advisor who’s available when you need it— not a full voicemail box! If you’re wondering... 
by Derek Williams | Jul 15, 2022 | Investing, Taxes, Wealth Management
There are few emotions more uncomfortable than the feeling of losing control. And that’s exactly what many investors feel when the market drops. As a Cook Wealth Advisor, I’ve walked with clients through a number of high highs and low lows. I’ve heard these... 
by Mike Holloway | Mar 7, 2022 | Taxes
One of the questions we hear frequently from new clients is, what do I do with all this employer stock? It’s a valid question. Employer stock plans come with complicated tax implications, earnings structures, and lots of extra rules. Below, I’ll explain the two main... 
by Zach Carver | Feb 24, 2022 | Investing, Taxes
What if your personal trainer was also your private chef? How easy would it be to eat healthy? What if your assistant was also your legal advisor? You’d worry less about keeping your business above board. What if your landscaper was also your handyman? Maintaining... 
by Brian Cook | Nov 22, 2021 | Investing, Taxes
For professional athletes, race car drivers, and other high-earners, your financial situation is uniquely complex. Earning income across multiple states requires complicated paperwork and tax withholding. Sign-on bonuses, endorsement deals, and appearance payments... 
by Brian Cook | Nov 22, 2021 | Investing, Taxes
Taxes are complicated, even for typical income earners with limited investments. So, when it comes to filing taxes as a professional athlete, actor, traveling speaker, or anyone else who works in various states, the complexities are only compounded. Being a high...