Greg Wait, Riverwater’s resident 401(k) expert, spoke with PLANSPONSOR and had some great suggestions how Defined Contribution or DC plans can respond to increasing demand by participants for ESG funds. PLANSPONSOR. Sept. 22, 2022. PLAN PARTICIPANTS CLAIM to want environmental, social and governance investment options in their defined contribution plan lineups. The Schroders 2022 U.S. Retirement Survey…
Riverwater Partners is a Future 50 company! Riverwater Partners is honored to be named a 2022 Future 50 company by BizTimes Media in partnership with the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce. The Future 50 program, now in its 33rd year, recognizes privately-owned companies in the Milwaukee region that have been in business for at least…
Advisor Perspectives. Sept. 5, 2022. By Connor Doak, CFA. Mahatma Gandhi once said, “First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, and then you win.” The environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investment community is deep within the third stage. ESG investing has been subjected to brutal headlines, politically motivated attacks…
The Truth About Trying to Time the Stock Market Many investors convince themselves that they know the stock market is going to move one way or the other. They have a “feeling” – a “hunch” – that drives their investment timing. Here’s the deal: the markets* are full of surprises and “feelings” have little to…
Working Part-Time in Retirement In today’s retiree landscape, many folks decide to phase into full retirement by working part-time. It could be reducing the number of hours with your current employer, finding a “job of passion” or even becoming a consultant. Before considering this transition, it’s smart to know about the financial and tax impact…
Tax Time Frequently Asked Questions This time of year, we are asked a lot of tax-related questions. As we close out the 2021 tax year, here are answers to our four most “Frequently Asked Questions.” Why am I paying capital gains taxes when I didn't sell anything this year? Where did these gains come…
Tips for Managing Sudden Wealth after Death Death of a loved one is always difficult. Sudden death is devastating and upending. Many of us have either unfortunately experienced it or know someone who has been through it. The overwhelming emotional toll of loss is often magnified by the logistical wake of decisions and paperwork. Grieving…
by Jan S. Grimm, CFP®, Senior Wealth Advisor The past couple of years has taught us that life’s uncertainties can happen quickly, and often before we have had a chance to plan for them. While the idea of an estate plan may seem daunting, it’s always better to have a plan in place. A…
Five Reasons Your Nonprofit Should Invest Sustainably Leaders of nonprofit organizations spend exhaustive amounts of energy ensuring that the mission of their organization is fulfilled, and that their donor mandates are met. What many have not yet considered is how investing their endowments in socially responsible investments, also known as ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance)…
Greg Wait featured in Marketwatch. Sustainable investing is hot, and when Wall Street sees a trend, it wants a piece of the action. How hot? In 2020, US SIF Foundation, which measures this type of investing, said 33% of U.S. assets under professional management use environmental, social and governance criteria when investing. That’s $17 trillion, or one…
