The Wealth Equation: Balancing Money and Stress
Don’t let assets be a liability that strains your family. Ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) families have no shortage of options when it comes to who manages their investments. They can engage with a private bank, hire a financial advisor, enlist a multi-family office, or start their own single-family office with dedicated staff. The challenge is finding a […]
Key Observations and Whittier Trust Insights on the “One Big Beautiful Bill”
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law H.R. 1, otherwise known as the One Big Beautiful Bill (“OBBB”), which made permanent many provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”), accelerated the elimination of green energy tax credits introduced as part of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, while delivering targeted tax […]
Beyond Basic Security
Cyber criminals may be targeting you—here are six ways to fight back. In today’s interconnected world, protecting your digital information is vital. Cyber threats are constantly evolving, so staying informed and proactive is the best defense. At Whittier Trust, we take cybersecurity seriously, and we aim to help you maintain your online security and safeguard […]
Sandip Bhagat Explores Market Fundamentals and AI’s Long-Term Impact on Nasdaq TradeTalks
Whittier Trust Chief Investment Officer, Sandip Bhagat, joined Nasdaq experts in a dynamic conversation on market stability, the evolving role of AI in the U.S. economy and how patient, long-term investing can turn short-term market noise into opportunity. While the first half of the year was marked by volatility from trade, tariffs and geopolitical concerns, […]
Three Things to Do Before You Sell Your Company
Structuring the sale of your business to preserve your assets and legacy. Many entrepreneurs looking to sell their business are unaware of how many options they have in structuring that sale and the profound differences those different paths can make. A well-planned sale can save thousands—or even millions—of dollars in taxes and lay the foundation […]
The Art of Stock Selection
Understand you are buying a business, not trading a stock. The casual investor tends to focus on the wrong thing when investing. Most will think of the stock as the investment while forgetting the most important part. The most important thing to remember about investing in stocks is that you are not just buying a […]
Is a Donor-Advised Fund Right For You?
Be sure you understand your charitable options before committing. A $1 billion dollar donation is always a big piece of news, and when an ultra-high-net-worth individual or family makes such a gift, the world is sure to take notice. Within the last year, such donations have been made to community foundation donor-advised funds (DAF). No […]
Recent Updates Regarding Washington State Taxes
Washington Capital Gains Tax Beginning January 1, 2022, a flat 7% tax on net long-term capital gains went into effect. Many advisors believed the tax to be unconstitutional and that it would be repealed if/when challenged. However, the WA Supreme Court upheld the tax in March of 2023 in Quinn v. Washington. Additionally, the public […]
Steady and Measured Real Estate Investing
Why a long-term approach is a smart strategy, regardless of the economic outlook. It’s nearly impossible to turn on the television or read an economic journal without being confronted with news about stock market volatility and concern about interest rate fluctuations. Ultimately, market factors are always in play. Economies, and the components that make them […]
Separating Signal from Noise
Staying focused on what drives long-term returns. Filtering the Noise Markets are in a constant state of change—it’s a natural characteristic of a dynamic, evolving economy. With that change often comes a steady stream of headlines, opinions, and predictions. From shifting policies to economic speculation, the volume of commentary can feel overwhelming. But amid the […]