Black and white photograph of a hand holding up a black graduation cap to illustrate how important 529 plans can be.

What Are 529 Plans?

A 529 plan is a specialized savings account designed to help individuals and families save for higher education expenses. Named after Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code, these plans offer tax advantages and flexibility for…

By Jacob LaRue
September 7, 2023

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Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs): The Basics

Let’s talk about Qualified Charitable Distributions, more commonly known as QCDs. Picture this: you’re enjoying your well-deserved retirement, you’ve done well saving, and you realize that you’ve got a nest egg tucked away in your Individual…

By Jacob LaRue
August 31, 2023

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Graphic of a person juggling small icons. Icons include piggy bank, credit card, shield, coin, and stock ticker to illustrate the investment decisions of restricted stock units like tax.

What Are the Investment Decisions to Consider with RSUs?

Restricted Stock Units or RSUs are an amazing employee benefit. However, there are investment decisions to consider when looking at RSUs. For instance, the tax implications of restricted stock units or liquidity. Be Sure to Read:…

By Jacob LaRue
August 9, 2023

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Medical Alley Partnership

Perspective 6 Group is excited to announce that we’re officially a Medical Alley partner!  We are thrilled to take part in Medical Alley and its global community. With this partnership, our team will gain even more…

By Emily Peterson
July 24, 2023

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Should I Hold My RSUs After Vesting?

When deciding whether to hold recently vested Restricted Stock Units or RSUs one needs to carefully consider the pros and cons of doing so. Also, be sure to read the first part in this series “What…

By Jacob LaRue
June 28, 2023

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Minnesota Twins Team Outing

On June 14th, the Perspective 6 Team ventured out of the office for a day out together! As a team we had just wrapped up our Spring client review season and our quarterly meeting. Therefore, we…

By Emily Peterson
June 14, 2023

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What are RSUs?

Restricted Stock Units or RSUs are a common way for companies to offer additional pay to their executives, directors, and other key employees in the form of company stock. The 4 Key Components of RSUs: The…

By Jacob LaRue
May 21, 2023

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Financial advisors, Matthew Nelson (center) and Matthew Finley (second from left) catching up with clients during Shred-It Client Event at Forgotten Star Brewery.

Client Event: Shred-It 2023

In early May our team met clients at Forgotten Star Brewery in Minneapolis, MN for our Annual Shred-It Client Event. Focus Financial hosted the event and clients were invited to bring documents to be disposed of…

By Emily Peterson
May 4, 2023

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