Give Smarter: 2025 Gifting Strategies

Give Smarter: 2025 Gifting Strategies

As the year winds down, many BSW Clients are thinking about how to make a meaningful impact through charitable giving. One of the most flexible and tax-efficient tools available is the Donor Advised Fund (DAF). A quick refresher on how Donor Advised Funds work:...
Investing in Others

Investing in Others

The Invest In Others Charitable Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to amplifying, celebrating, and inspiring the charitable work of the financial services community, recently recognized BSW CEO David Wolf with the Catalyst Award – Honorable Mention...
929 Summer Series – That’s a Wrap!

929 Summer Series – That’s a Wrap!

This week marks the official, astronomical end of summer and start of fall. Looking back, BSW is grateful to our clients, partners, and colleagues for another successful 929 Summer Series! The 2025 929 Summer Series supported six amazing non-profit organizations:...
Where does your money sleep at night?

Where does your money sleep at night?

In a highly anticipated move, last week the Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate by 0.25% from 4.25% to 4.00%. The federal funds rate is the interest rate that banks charge one another when they borrow or lend to other banks so they have enough cash on hand....
Back to School, Back to Strong Markets

Back to School, Back to Strong Markets

School bells are ringing! We hope your summer was restful yet lively, filled with meaningful moments, new adventures and time to recharge for the exciting season ahead. While kids took the summer off, equities hardly rested. Year-to-date, the S&P 500 Index is up...