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At Alaska Wealth Advisors, we take pride in supporting the nonprofit organizations that strengthen Anchorage and communities across Alaska. Our 23 team members actively contribute to more than 30 nonprofits statewide. Across the country, charitable giving continues to decline. Giving USA reports that total contributions dropped for the second consecutive...

As our cheerful holiday decorations go up and many of us prepare for time with friends and family, we pause to reflect on what matters most. We want to share our sincere gratitude with everyone connected to our work, our clients, colleagues, partners, and the community that supports us. We...

Living and investing in Alaska means navigating a unique economic ecosystem, breathtaking landscapes, paired with unpredictable costs. For high-net-worth families and business owners, the Alaska premium—higher transportation, energy, and import costs—can meaningfully impact both household budgets and long-term portfolio strategies. According to the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development,...

Recently, Meghan (Carson) Muñoz, CPA, CFP®, CDFA®, posted about the financial planning changes resulting from “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBBA). In addition to the planning opportunities created in the bill, it also brings new complexities for those who get health insurance from Healthcare.gov. To help prepare you for the new...

Financial planners and clients alike have been preparing for the expiration of key provisions in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act for many years – how might changing tax rates and deductions impact planning goals and strategies? How can we plan ahead? On July 4th, the passage of “One...