Summer 2023
Hemington Newsletter
U.S. Recession — Are We There Yet?
The prediction of an impending U.S. recession seems to be a perennial topic. According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, most experts expect a recession in the U.S. within the next few quarters (if we are not there already)… and we have heard a similar refrain for the past several years. With these unsettling headlines, many investors are concerned about the impact a recession could have on their portfolio.
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February 24, 2023
Special Tax Edition – Hemington Newsletter
The SECURE Act 2.0 & Tax Planning
There has been much ado about the SECURE Act 2.0. Passed into law as part of the year-end omnibus bill, this new retirement law will impact tax planning. The SECURE Act 2.0 builds on the SECURE Act and is much longer with over 90 provisions. Although none of its provisions are (arguably) as impactful as the elimination of the stretch IRA, the sheer volume of provisions means that the law may impact more people. We have summarized key provisions; many become effective in 2023, and others will be phased in over the coming years.
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Winter 2022
Hemington Newsletter
Making Sense of the Bond Market
This year has been challenging for investors. While investors generally expect a bumpy ride in equity markets, the bond markets have given an unexpectedly difficult ride, too, with the worst performance for fixed income on record. Never before has the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index experienced three negative quarters in a row, as bond prices have taken a hit. The reward? Fixed income investments now offer higher yields, which investors have been clamoring for over the past decade.
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Spring 2022
Hemington Newsletter
Understanding the Cryptic in Cryptocurrencies
The prefix crypto- is derived from an ancient Greek word meaning “I conceal” or hidden or secret. This is an appropriate starting point for a discussion of cryptocurrencies. Since the first one, Bitcoin, was mined in 2009, there remains much misunderstanding of what cryptocurrencies are and what role, if any, they could play in a portfolio.
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February 14, 2022
Special Tax Edition – Hemington Newsletter
2021 Income Tax Season
Tax season is upon us once again – and experts are warning that taxpayers should brace for a difficult filing season. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) opened its tax filing window on January 24th, over two weeks earlier than in 2021, because, it said, limited funding and continued Covid challenges could cause delays. As of December 31st, the IRS had a backlog of 6 million unprocessed individual returns, far higher than the more typical 1 million unprocessed returns at the start of a usual tax season.
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Winter 2021
Hemington Newsletter
Giving Back
Growing up, my parents always reminded us to save, give, and spend—in that order. It’s a lesson that enabled all eight of us to not only be financially responsible but also to prioritize helping others. As the CEO of Hemington, I want to share with you our company plans for giving back.
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Fall 2021
Hemington Newsletter
High Net Worth Estate Planning Considerations
The lifetime federal estate tax exemption of $11.70 million – the amount that each person can transfer without incurring federal gift or estate taxes – is the highest that it has ever been. For many high-net worth families, this has created a tremendous opportunity for passing wealth to the next generation. However, this window may soon close.
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Summer 2021
Hemington Newsletter
A Year in Review
The past year was unprecedented — everyone agrees. On March 13, 2020, a national emergency was declared in response to the COVID pandemic. No one knew what the virus would mean for our health, the economy, or our investments. Governments mandated the closure of schools and nonessential businesses, and people were told to stay home, causing unemployment to skyrocket and GDP to plummet. At the same time, the U.S. went through what was arguably the most contentious election in our lifetimes, and oil prices hit the bottom of the barrel with the first negative oil futures. To say there was considerable uncertainty as an investor would be an understatement.
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February 2021
Hemington Newsletter
Dividends in the Age of COVID
An astute client recently reached out to us to find out why the couple’s dividend payouts in 2020 were significantly less than in prior years – and more importantly, would they be able to take their usual portfolio distributions? This is a great question, and we thought it would be helpful to broadly share our response. (Spoiler alert: The answer is yes.)
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December 2020
Hemington Newsletter
After The Election: Planning Amidst Political Uncertainty
Election day is finally over; however, the balance of power remains unclear. Joe Biden is the President Elect while control of the Senate will not be decided until the January 5th runoff elections in Georgia. The outcome of the balance of power in Washington and its implications for significant tax law changes are top of mind for many.
Although the political landscape is unclear, there are four fundamental concepts that remain prudent elements of thoughtful portfolio management as we transition into 2021.
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November 2020
Hemington Constant Contact
Bringing Joy to Elderly Parents During the Holiday Season
Ami Shah, MBA, CFP®, details in her article some interesting ideas for bringing joy to those who are especially affected by the current pandemic circumstances.
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September 2020
Hemington Newsletter
The Election
The upcoming election is top of mind for many of us. Who will be elected president in November? What party will control Congress? And how will the outcome of the election impact the economy and my portfolio?
While election predictions are notoriously unreliable (hello, 2016!), we can look back to see how the market performed during prior presidencies. As the graph below shows, historically the stock market continues to climb regardless of which party is in control.
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May 2020
Hemington Newsletter
Market Returns After High Unemployment
As governments continue to restrict businesses’ activities with mandated closures and social distancing measures to combat COVID-19, it’s no surprise that unemployment has increased exponentially. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, unemployment claims for the week ending April 11th were 5.2 million, bringing the total number of coronavirus-related claims to over 22 million (chart below). In March the unemployment rate rose to 4.4% from 3.5%, and is expected to jump as the Bureau of Labor Statistics incorporates recent unemployment claims in its April unemployment rate.
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February 2020
Hemington News Update
The SECURE Act
On December 20, 2019, President Trump signed into law the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act, or SECURE Act as it’s commonly known. The SECURE Act went into effect on January 1, 2020, and is being touted as one of the most important changes in retirement planning in recent history. In this Newsletter we highlight some of its key provisions.
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October 2019
Hemington News Update
Eileen O’Connor, Thought Leader Of The Year
We are proud to share that Eileen O’Connor, Hemington’s CEO and co-founder, received one of wealth management’s top distinctions in 2019. Eileen was recognized for her significant contributions as an industry Thought Leader and for changing the landscape of financial advice.
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June 2019
Hemington News Update
Not Just A Great Place To Work – A Best Place
Hemington is proud to announce its recognition by InvestmentNews as a 2019 Best Places to Work for Financial Advisers.
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February 2019
Hemington News Update
The Hemington We often get asked “Who is Hemington?” The most popular theory is that Hemington is my maiden name (it’s not), so I thought we’d devote some newsletter real estate to remind our clients of where the name came from.
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November 2018
Hemington News Update
‘Tis the Giving Season! Because of the recent tax law changes, the charitable deduction has now become more important than ever before. It is one of few itemized deductions to remain unchanged and can be used as a powerful planning tool for many taxpayers. Below are three tax planning strategies to help you maximize the effectiveness of your charitable donations.
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September 2018
Hemington Fall Update
2018 Tax Law Changes. While taxes were on everyone’s minds earlier this year when tax reform was making headlines, now is the time to focus on yearend planning in light of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Beginning in 2018, significant tax changes were made that may impact the amount of income tax you will owe going forward.
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June 2018
Summer Planning with Hemington
Wisdom from Warren Buffet: “The light can at any time go from green to red without pausing on yellow”.
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December 2017
What’s New at Hemington
With the end of the year quickly approaching, we would like to take a moment to share with you what is new at Hemington Wealth Management.
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August 24, 2017
Summer Updates From Hemington
As the summer season comes to an end, we are sending an important estate planning note for those of you with adult children headed off to school. We are also delighted to announce the launch of our third Women of Wealth study – Breadwinner Women Part II, focusing on the unique issues faced by women lawyers. Finally, we are honored by the recognition Hemington has received in recent months as a leader in the RIA industry.
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April 26, 2017
What’s New at Hemington
There is a lot going on at Hemington Wealth Management, including an office move in Tysons and a new office in Chicago. Please read on for important company updates and information.
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November 14, 2014
Hemington Wealth Management adds Denis O’Sullivan, CFP® as Managing Director
Tysons, VIRGINIA — Hemington Wealth Management (“HWM”) announced today that Denis O’Sullivan, CFP® has joined the firm as Managing Director.
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October 26, 2014
Eileen O’Connor Named Top Wealth Manager by Washingtonian
Tysons, VIRGINIA — Washingtonian magazine names Eileen O’Connor of Hemington Wealth Management top wealth manager for the fourth time.
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