Chart of the Month – December 2025
Charitable giving strategies continue to evolve. This month’s Chart highlights how approaches to philanthropy have shifted over the past 15 years.
Charitable giving strategies continue to evolve. This month’s Chart highlights how approaches to philanthropy have shifted over the past 15 years.
Join Ashlee as she discusses five generosity languages that help each of us express our own unique ways to give.
Proactive tax planning can offer greater clarity around your financial picture. Zach explains what it is and why it matters.
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.
Hear Jerry’s story about how life events can inform your heart and inspire change.
Join us for a Q&A with Lance Henning, CEO of Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity.
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.
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.
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.
Charitable giving strategies continue to evolve. This month’s Chart highlights how approaches to philanthropy have shifted over the past 15 years.
Join Ashlee as she discusses five generosity languages that help each of us express our own unique ways to give.
Proactive tax planning can offer greater clarity around your financial picture. Zach explains what it is and why it matters.
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.
Hear Jerry’s story about how life events can inform your heart and inspire change.
Join us for a Q&A with Lance Henning, CEO of Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Grant Booth, CPA at Jacobsen & Company, LLP, breaks down commonly missed tax-saving strategies to consider before year-end.