Financial Security Starts Here: Discover The Opal Way

Financial security doesn’t have to be a distant dream—it’s a reality you can achieve with the right approach. For John and Susan, a Long Island couple in their late 40s, the path forward wasn’t so clear. They’ve worked…more

Three Keys to Setting Realistic Financial Goals for 2025

Research consistently tells us that New Year’s resolutions, in spite of their popularity as the chance for a fresh start, are overwhelmingly difficult to stick to. According to CBS News, more than half of Americans set goals for…more

Four Proactive Year-End Strategies for High-Net-Worth Families

When it comes to managing wealth, the end of the year is a critical time to take stock and ensure your financial strategies are aligned with your goals. For high-net-worth families, the stakes are higher, given the complexity…more

Purpose-Driven Wealth Transfer: Aligning Your Values With Your Legacy

What will make your life most meaningful? It’s a question we always ask our clients, and the answers inevitably revolve around family, connection, and the pursuit of fulfilling experiences.   In other words, money isn’t the ultimate destination.   True…more

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: What it Is and What An Extension Might Mean for You

As we move to a Republican-controlled Congress, there’s an increasing likelihood that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, passed in 2017 by the first Trump administration, will be extended beyond its current sunset date at the end of…more

Three Ways to Maximize the Tax Benefits of Charitable Giving

According to Giving USA's Annual Report on Philanthropy, Americans donated $557.16 billion to charitable causes in 2023—up from $499.3 billion in 2022—demonstrating an ongoing collective commitment across the nation to giving back.1  But we’ve seen time and again…more