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Elegant and Timeless Holiday Styling. Thoughtful Winter Décor

Category: Foster Group
By Guest Blogger
12/03/2025

Nostalgia and familiarity are often at the center of holiday decorating traditions. But there’s always room for weaving fresh ideas into the mix. We asked some of our favorite Des Moines area designers for inspiration.

What I Learned About Listening to My Heart

Category: Foster Group
By Jerry Foster
12/02/2025

Hear Jerry’s story about how life events can inform your heart and inspire change.

Generosity in Action with Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity

Category: Foster Group
By Foster Group
12/02/2025

Join us for a Q&A with Lance Henning, CEO of Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity.

Thanking Giving Healing

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Align Purposes and Portfolio
By Kent Kramer
11/25/2025

The holidays are traditionally times of joy and anticipation. But are you feeling a little out of step this season? Read on to explore how refocusing on gratitude and generosity might help create positive momentum toward a more joyful holiday season.

2025 Year-End Financial Checklist

Category: Financial Planning
By Foster Group
11/25/2025

Since we are close to flipping the calendar to 2026, this is a great time to sit down and reflect on the past financial year and anticipate what might be ahead.

Webinar: Tax Reduction Strategies & Why Timing Matters

Category: Financial Planning » Education Planning » 529 Plans
By Caleb Brown
11/19/2025

December 31st is fast approaching! In this webinar, Kent Kramer and Caleb Brown walk through what's worth reviewing before the end of the year — timing, thresholds, and a simple way to prioritize the strategies that may be worth considering.

Year-End Financial Planning: Smart Moves Before Next Year

Category: Financial Planning » Education Planning » 529 Plans
By Kent Kramer
11/18/2025

Are you optimizing your year-end for maximum financial benefit? Kent's blog post reveals helpful key strategies, from SALT limits to Donor Advised Funds.

Why Market Highs Aren’t a Reason for Worry | Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Accept Uncertainty
By Kent Kramer
11/17/2025

In this edition of Financial Perspectives, Kent Kramer explores why market highs often trigger anxiety and how investors can cultivate educated optimism. Discover the psychology behind market fears, learn from historical trends, and understand our approach to portfolios.

Hidden Tax-Saving Opportunities Most People Miss

Category: Financial Planning
By Guest Blogger
11/13/2025

Grant Booth, CPA at Jacobsen & Company, LLP, breaks down commonly missed tax-saving strategies to consider before year-end.

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Elegant and Timeless Holiday Styling. Thoughtful Winter Décor

Category: Foster Group
By Guest Blogger
12/03/2025

Nostalgia and familiarity are often at the center of holiday decorating traditions. But there’s always room for weaving fresh ideas into the mix. We asked some of our favorite Des Moines area designers for inspiration.

What I Learned About Listening to My Heart

Category: Foster Group
By Jerry Foster
12/02/2025

Hear Jerry’s story about how life events can inform your heart and inspire change.

Generosity in Action with Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity

Category: Foster Group
By Foster Group
12/02/2025

Join us for a Q&A with Lance Henning, CEO of Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity.

Thanking Giving Healing

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Align Purposes and Portfolio
By Kent Kramer
11/25/2025

The holidays are traditionally times of joy and anticipation. But are you feeling a little out of step this season? Read on to explore how refocusing on gratitude and generosity might help create positive momentum toward a more joyful holiday season.

2025 Year-End Financial Checklist

Category: Financial Planning
By Foster Group
11/25/2025

Since we are close to flipping the calendar to 2026, this is a great time to sit down and reflect on the past financial year and anticipate what might be ahead.

Webinar: Tax Reduction Strategies & Why Timing Matters

Category: Financial Planning » Education Planning » 529 Plans
By Caleb Brown
11/19/2025

December 31st is fast approaching! In this webinar, Kent Kramer and Caleb Brown walk through what's worth reviewing before the end of the year — timing, thresholds, and a simple way to prioritize the strategies that may be worth considering.

Year-End Financial Planning: Smart Moves Before Next Year

Category: Financial Planning » Education Planning » 529 Plans
By Kent Kramer
11/18/2025

Are you optimizing your year-end for maximum financial benefit? Kent's blog post reveals helpful key strategies, from SALT limits to Donor Advised Funds.

Why Market Highs Aren’t a Reason for Worry | Financial Perspectives

Category: Investing » Foster Group Investment Principles » Accept Uncertainty
By Kent Kramer
11/17/2025

In this edition of Financial Perspectives, Kent Kramer explores why market highs often trigger anxiety and how investors can cultivate educated optimism. Discover the psychology behind market fears, learn from historical trends, and understand our approach to portfolios.

Hidden Tax-Saving Opportunities Most People Miss

Category: Financial Planning
By Guest Blogger
11/13/2025

Grant Booth, CPA at Jacobsen & Company, LLP, breaks down commonly missed tax-saving strategies to consider before year-end.

Keep More of What You Earned: Tax-Smart Retirement Withdrawals

Category: Foster Group
By Daniel Hawthorne
11/11/2025

Want to keep more of your retirement savings working for you? Dan Hawthorne, CFP®, RICP®, MS, explains how a tax-smart withdrawal plan could help you keep more — and stress less.

Chart of the Month – November 2025

Category: Investing » Active Management
By Jack Davies
11/10/2025

Anticipating significant capital gains? Jack Davies, CFA, explains how direct indexing may help investors manage them more efficiently.

Smart Tax Moves for Year–End 2025: How to Make the Most of Your Brackets

Category: Financial Planning » Charitable Giving
By Ethan Gascho
10/21/2025

Check out Ethan's five actionable strategies that could help you take control of your taxes at year-end in 2025.

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