1. Blog: Beyond the Numbers

    Rebuilding Investment Portfolios Post-Divorce

    Divorce often places individuals in unfamiliar financial roles, especially if they weren't previously managing household finances. Post-divorce, critical financial areas like cash flow, taxes, estate planning, life insurance, and investments need careful reassessment. Investment portfolios, now a significant responsibility post-settlement, often require adjustments to better fit new personal circumstances, which can be daunting for those less involved during the marriage.

  2. Blog: Beyond the Numbers

    What’s Next for the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act

    While the specifics of 2025 tax legislation remain uncertain, one thing is clear: strategic, proactive planning and coordination with the tax preparer is essential. Rather than waiting for policy changes to be finalized, we believe proactive steps taken sooner rather than later help build flexibility into your wealth plan and reduce exposure to what can be household’s largest annual expense: taxes.

  3. Presentations

    2025 Virtual Wealth Management Forum

    Johnson Investment Counsel recorded our 2025 Wealth Management Forum on February 4. CEO Jason Jackman provided a brief firm update, and CIO Charles Rinehart and Managing Director Brandon Zureick shared a detailed economic and market analysis.

  4. Johnson Insight

    Fourth Quarter 2024 Newsletter

    Letter from Chief Executive Officer Jason Jackman, CFA, this quarter’s Market Update from Chief Investment Officer Charles Rinehart, CFA, CAIA, and, as always, catch up on all of your JIC employee news.

  1. Updates

    Fourth Quarter 2024 Market Update

    Chief Investment Officer, Charles Rinehart, CFA, CAIA, eviews 2024’s strong market performance, highlighted by a 25% S&P 500 return and tech-driven growth, and outlines key themes for 2025. With a new administration’s policy shifts, evolving Federal Reserve actions, and market volatility ahead, opportunities and risks abound. Despite high valuations, disciplined investments in reasonably priced stocks can yield results. The firm remains prepared to navigate 2025’s uncertainties and opportunities.

  2. Updates

    Johnson Investment Counsel Surpasses $20 Billion

    Johnson Investment Counsel, an independent wealth management and advisory firm, is proud to announce it surpassed $20 billion in assets under management (AUM).

  3. Blog: Beyond the Numbers

    Scheduled Changes to the Estate Tax Law

    The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 more than doubled the amount that a person can pass at death without incurring any estate tax and is currently $13.61 million. However, in 2026, it’s set to drop to around $7 million. Many are taking advantage of the current higher limits by adjusting their estate plans now. With future changes uncertain, it’s a good time to consult your attorney or portfolio manager to explore your options before the exclusion decreases.

  4. Johnson Insight

    Third Quarter 2024 Newsletter

    Market Update from Chief Investment Officer Charles Rinehart, CFA, CAIA, JIC Blog article: Estate Tax Law Scheduled to Change from Vice President of Estate Planning and Senior Trust Counsel, Mary Burns, Esq., and, as always, catch up on all of your JIC employee news.

  1. Updates

    Third Quarter 2024 Market Update

    Chief Investment Officer, Charles Rinehart, CFA, CAIA, breaks down a surprising third quarter. From a major Federal Reserve rate cut to a shift in market leadership, this update covers everything you need to know about stocks, bonds, and where the economy might be headed next. Plus, find out why the upcoming election may not impact markets as much as you think.

  2. Presentations

    Mega Backdoor Roth Strategy

    Have you ever wondered if your Retirement Plan could do more for you? It’s not uncommon for high-earning professionals to hit the $23,000 annual contribution limit and still seek avenues to elevate their retirement savings, especially ones that can maximize tax-free growth.

  3. Blog: Beyond the Numbers

    Election Anxiety? What We’re Watching and What to Do

    Election season can be overwhelming. With non-stop news and specialists shouting about the “most important election in history,” it’s easy to feel stressed. But what’s really at risk when it comes to your family’s wealth and long-term financial goals? In our newest blog, we cut through the noise and offer practical steps you can take to protect your finances no matter who wins.

  4. Blog: Beyond the Numbers

    What History Teaches Us About Markets and Elections

    Election years can bring added stress and uncertainty to many aspects of life, and this election cycle is certainly no exception. Elections are important, and their outcomes can affect the lives of millions, if not billions, around the globe. But how important are they for investors? Every cycle is different, and investors’ focus is always changing, but history suggests that the party in the White House is just one of many factors.

  5. Blog: Beyond the Numbers

    Roth 401(k) or Traditional 401(k)?

    With the increasing availability of Roth 401(k) options in many employer plans, the decision on tax deferred vs. after tax contributions has added another layer of complexity to the retirement savings calculus. In short, investors and savers are now faced with the question of if they should elect a Roth option and how much of their hard-earned retirement savings dollars should be put into a traditional tax deferred savings plan (i.e. tax deferred 401(k), 403(b), etc.) versus a Roth (after-tax) plan?

  6. Quarterly Insight Newsletter 2Q2023
    Johnson Insight

    Second Quarter 2024 Newsletter

    The market’s reaction to the current economic data resembles jamais vu. The term is taken from the French for meaning “never seen,” and refers to the experience of feeling as though an event or experience is brand new despite experiencing it numerous times in the past. This concept of jamais vu resonates with investor psychology, particularly regarding the most dangerous four words in finance: “this time is different.”