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February 28, 2026
February 28, 2026: Fears, Facts & Financial Decisions
Too Much AI? Markets React to a Fictional Scenario; Brokerage Custody, Collateral, and Crisis; Fraternity, Foundation, or Fund? Structuring the Right Legacy; Break-Even and Beyond: Refinancing Done Right
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Good Intentions Aren’t Enough: How to Structure a Charitable Legacy
A “Henssler Money Talks” listener wants to create a trust to leave a legacy to his college fraternity but wonders how to structure annual 10% distributions without trustee fees eating up the gift. We explore the tradeoffs between giving vehicles and why the fraternity’s tax status could significantly shape the strategy.
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War Headlines and Wall Street
Over the weekend, escalating military strikes between the U.S., Israel, and Iran sent geopolitical tensions soaring — but how did Wall Street respond? We break down the market’s reaction, from energy prices and defense stocks to travel shares and inflation concerns, and what it could mean for investors in the weeks ahead.
Discipline Over Drama
When major geopolitical events dominate the news cycle, investors naturally wonder what it means for their portfolios. We’ll walk through historical data examining how the S&P 500 has performed after past crises, and why short-term volatility often looks very different from longer-term outcomes. We’ll talk about how investors can navigate ambiguity by focusing on discipline over prediction, controlling what they can, and resisting the urge to react to every headline.
Separating Signal from Story
In the wake of Citrini Research’s market-moving view of a fictional future, Jack Dorsey cited AI as a key reason behind cutting 40% of Block’s workforce. We’ll examine whether AI is truly replacing that much human capital, or whether broader business pressures like a weak crypto market, overstaffing, and stock performance are also at play.
The Hidden Financial Decisions in Divorce
Joined by Managing Associate Melanie Wells to discuss what earning the Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® designation brings to complex financial planning situations involving divorce. Using a realistic case study of a 22-year marriage, we’ll explore how assets like retirement accounts, pensions, stock options, the marital home, and even credit card debt are evaluated — and why “fair” doesn’t always mean “equal.” It’s a conversation about protecting long-term financial security during one of life’s most emotional transitions.
We discuss financial planning encompassing spending, saving, taxes, investments, insurance, retirement, estate plans, and more.
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