Insights
Welcome our newest teammate: Hope Glunt
We are thrilled to introduce you today to the newest addition to the SRP team! Hope Glunt joined our team in November 2018 as a Client Relationship Associate after spending the last 8 1/2 years at a local law firm. Hope started as a receptionist and worked her way up to legal secretary where she served for 4 years.
Living Generously
What does generosity look like to you? Is it cutting a check or giving your time? Do you see being generous as something you do once a year or is it a lifestyle? We believe that generosity takes many forms and each one leaves our world in a better situation. We also believe that generosity is inspirational, and when we see others being generous, it can inspire someone else to be, and on and on! With that thought in mind, we are excited about a new series at Strategic Retirement Plans called “Living Generously”! This will be a section where we tell the stories of people in our SRP family that are being generous with their time and resources, in hopes that it might inspire someone else.
What’s On Your List?
“What are you going to do when you retire?” We ask people ask that question all the time, but rarely do we hear a defined answer like our friends Darryl and Carol Brown have! They don’t have “one thing”….they have thirty-five! They’ve been kind enough to share their list with us and we hope you’ll find it inspirational too!
How will your tax return change this year?
Are you ready for tax time? While it isn’t really an exciting time, it’s something we all have to deal with, and this year there will be big changes. You probably remember all the big tax law changes that were announced in 2017, but now those changes are going to be seen in action with your 2018 tax return. Now that these tax reforms are impacting you in an immediate way, let’s take a look at some of the biggest changes that you need to be ready for as you file in the coming weeks.
Gabe Lapito of Strategic Retirement Plans Honored in Forbes’ Best-in-State Wealth Advisors List
Gabe E. Lapito, MBA, CPA/PFS, CFP®, AIF® , has been named to Forbes’ Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list for 2019. The list was published on Forbes.com, and a condensed listing is available in the current issue of the magazine.
Is an IRA the right solution for you?
Saving for retirement can be done in a variety of ways. Some people have a 401k or pension setup with an employer, but the most popular way for an individual to save for retirement is with an “IRA”. Today we want to take a high-level look at an IRA and answer a few common questions. We’ll also see how some of the new tax laws can impact how an IRA can be utilized. Let’s dive in!
Will the Market Keep Dropping?
Presented by Gabe Lapito and Ryan Gomendi If you’re like many investors, you’re starting to worry. After all, the stock market has declined for the third month in a row, with the...
An Introduction to the Railroad Retirement Plan
The railroad industry has a long and storied history in America. It is responsible for spreading the industrial revolution across the country and making it possible for...
What To Do With Volatility?
There is no disputing the last few weeks in the markets have been challenging. Everyone is trying to predict how deep the declines will go and memories of 2008 and “corrections”...
Gabe Lapito of Strategic Retirement Plans Honored in Forbes’ Top 1000 Next Generation Wealth Advisors List
Billings, MT —Strategic Retirement Plans in Billings, MT and Gillette, WY, today announces that Gabe E. Lapito, Owner/Financial Advisor,MBA, CPA/PFS,CFP®,AIF®,has been named to...
Do You Have An Insurance Plan?
One of the most important things we assist clients with at Strategic Retirement Plans is identifying and mitigating risk. Risk management comes in many different forms: managing...
SRP Client Stories: Michelle Olson
All of our client stories hold a special place in our hearts, but this edition is a little extra special to us. Michelle Olson has been with us since the beginning when our...
SRP Client Stories: Terry & Jane Wilkerson
One of our greatest rewards at SRP is seeing a retirement well lived by one of our clients. While the TV commercials will sometimes tell you a well lived retirement centers...
What Is Our Strategy For Managing Client Investments?
Have you ever wondered what goes into the strategy for investing our clients’ funds? What does that process look like and how is it different for each client? We’d like to give...
Listen to Gabe Lapito on “Montana Talks”!
Our very own Gabe Lapito took some time to visit with Aaron Flint of “Montana Talks” on a variety of topics. From recent awards to market conditions to why Billings Montana is a...
How will the new tax laws impact your retirement?
It’s the time of year when many people are taking care of their tax obligations. This will be the last year for doing your taxes before the new rules of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act...
Advisor Spotlight: Meet Ryan Gomendi
Here at Strategic Retirement Plans, we have the pleasure to work with wonderful people doing great things at the company and in the community. We believe that building a...
Gabe Lapito Named to a Second Forbes “Best” List in Six Months
Gabe E. Lapito, Owner/Financial Advisor of Strategic Retirement Plans, has been named to Forbes’ Best-in-State Wealth Advisors for list 2018. The list was published on Forbes.com...
Welcome to our new home!
We have recently moved into our new office building, but it's much more than an office to us. It already feels like home! We feel extremely honored to be able to provide this new...
What Does the Market Decline Mean for You?
Presented by Gabe Lapito and Ryan Gomendi Market drops are scary, especially when they come day after day. The decline on Monday, February 5, was particularly bad. In...
SRP Client Stories: Dan & Claudette Brouillette
We have the distinct privilege of working with some amazing clients. Our team at SRP thoroughly enjoys getting to see how our clients are enjoying their retirement. Since...
What Are Donor Advised Funds?
At Strategic Retirement Plans we are always trying to help our clients create a complete financial plan that includes estate, tax, retirement, investment, and insurance planning....
Cybersecurity Tips for Safer Online Holiday Shopping
The holiday season is a busy time for everyone—especially cyber thieves. While shopping online for the best deals, it’s critical to be aware of common scams and risky online...
Thank You Veterans!
Veterans are skilled leaders and problem solvers who have a lot to offer in and out of the service. Got Your 6, a campaign to empower veterans in America, offered some...
5 mistakes people make regarding their estate
At Strategic Retirement Plans we work with each client to make sure all 5 areas of their financial plan are complete. However, many times when we begin working with new...
Our New Logo and What It Means
Today we are proud to unveil our new logo to our clients! The goal with our new logo is to portray where we are going while holding true to the values that have been our...
Gabe Lapito Only Advisor in Montana & Wyoming Named One of Forbes’ Top 500 Next Generation Wealth Advisors
Gabe E. Lapito, MBA, CPA/ PFS,CFP®, AIF, and Owner/Financial Advisor of Strategic Retirement Plans, has been named to Forbes’ Top 500 Next Generation Wealth Advisors list. The...
Medicare Basics You Need To Know
The concept of Medicare can be murky for soon-to-be retirees. If you learn basic enrollment guidelines and some of the nuances of various Medicare plans, you’ll be empowered with...
Understanding Risk
Few terms in personal finance are as important, or used as frequently, as "risk." Nevertheless, few terms are as imprecisely defined. Generally, when financial advisors or the...
Will vs. Trust: Is One Better than the Other?
When it comes to planning your estate, you might be wondering whether you should use a will or a trust (or both). Understanding the similarities and the differences between these...