The Big Beautiful Bill: What It Means for Your Taxes in 2025 and Beyond
On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed into law the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a sweeping tax and spending package that reshapes the U.S. tax landscape. Clocking in at nearly 900 pages, this legislation touches everything from individual deductions to business incentives, and even estate planning. Whether you’re a salaried worker, a small […]
Washington State Increases Estate and Capital Gains Taxes
Washington State Enacts Major Tax Increases Under Senate Bill 5813 On May 20, 2025, Governor Bob Ferguson signed Senate Bill 5813 into law, marking a pivotal moment for taxpayers in Washington State. This new legislation significantly alters the state’s capital gains and estate tax systems, establishing Washington as one of the most aggressive states in […]
Navigating Market Volatility: Staying The Course With Confidence
Written by Rory O’Sullivan CFP® Market volatility can be unsettling, especially for investors with significant assets at stake. A 5% market downturn might seem moderate, but for a $10 million portfolio, that’s a $500,000 drop—enough to make even seasoned investors take notice. However, it’s crucial to remember that volatility is a natural part of investing […]
April 2025 – Celebrating Earth Day
This month, our team members celebrated Earth Day by giving back to nature and supporting their local communities. On April 9th, Mack, Anna, and Rachel spent the afternoon with the Whidbey Camano Land Trust. Along with a team of volunteers, they hiked out to the Trillium Community Forest to dig up invasive plants, plant native […]
Tarriffied?
Written by Brian Frederick, CFP®, CIMA® Over the last 25+ years we have had a lot of challenges that some talking heads in the media classified as “it is different this time.” There have been many trying times for investors and 5 that quickly spring to my mind are: the Tech Wreck of 2000, 9/11, […]
Combating AI-Fueled Financial Scams: Protecting Your Assets
Written by Chris Selvar CFP® and Dan Reece In recent years, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought about significant advancements in various fields, including finance. However, with these advancements come new challenges, particularly in the form of AI-generated scams and fraudulent activities. As AI technology becomes more sophisticated, so do the methods used […]
February 2025 – Kindering Annual Auction Gala
On Thursday, February 27th, a team from Mainspring spent their morning at Kindering’s Bellevue campus to assist with their 31st annual gala and auction. Mainspring has spent many years working with Kindering on this event and is humbled by the opportunity to support such an impactful organization. Kindering is based in western Washington that provides […]
Defining Legacy: Lessons From My Grandparents
Written by Amber Billeter, CFP® What does legacy mean to you? It could mean anything from a hospital wing to teaching a loved one something that will be passed on to future generations. Legacy can be purposeful, or it can just be the result of a life well-lived. Evaluating what legacy means to you and […]
Q4 Market Commentary: Oz – The Great and Powerful
Written by Brian Frederick, CFP®, CIMA® & Trevor Marston What We’re Seeing “There’s no place like home.” – Dorothy In honor of the release of the new cinematic version of Wicked, we thought we would take a moment to meditate on one aspect of L. Frank Baum’s classic story of The Wizard of Oz that […]
Rejection of Initiatives 2109 and 2124: What That Means for Washington Residents
Written by Devin Loughlin, CFP®, ChFC®, RICP® Rejection of Initiatives 2109 and 2124: What That Means for Washington Residents On November 5th, 2024, Washington state voters rejected two key initiatives that aimed to overturn or modify existing policies that have been a point of contention for many residents. Initiative 2109, which sought to repeal the state’s […]
