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Important Change Regarding your E-Delivery Preferences

Beginning with your July 2022 statements, TD Ameritrade Institutional will require clients to establish a user ID and password on the web or via mobile on AdvisorClient® and log in to maintain your enrollment in electronic delivery of statements, confirms, and any other communications. What this means for you There will be no impact if…

New Client Portal FAQs

How do I set up two factor authentication on my portal?   How do I link my external account to my portal?  

Community Involvement: West Valley Dollars for Scholars

Leonard Rickey Investment Advisors has deep roots in the community. We support local organizations, including West Valley Dollars for Scholars. Last month, our fine team of golfers participated in the West Valley Dollars for Scholars annual fundraiser. If you would like to learn more about West Valley Dollars for Scholars or learn how you can…

Student Loan Update

Moratorium Extended President Biden extended the student loan moratorium to August 31, 2022. This is the seventh extension and gives the over 43 million student loan borrowers a little more time to push off repayment of their loans without accruing any interest. While this is a short extension, there has been talk of extending into…

2022 1st Quarter Investment Commentary

• The war in Ukraine, high inflation, and rising interest rates increased volatility. Both stock and bonds fell during the quarter. • Corporate balance sheets and earnings were on track to hit record highs in 2022. • The risks to an economic slowdown increased but the U.S. economy still appeared on track to grow through…

What Can Investors do to Hedge Inflation?

If you missed part 1 on the current inflation environment, here is a quick summary: Inflation is at 40-year highs in the United States. However, sustained periods of elevated inflation in the U.S. are rare. Over the past 100 years, U.S. inflation has stayed below 5% the vast majority of the time. In the aftermath…

Reframing Your Resolution Mindset

Cleaning up personal finances remains one of the top resolutions every New Year. But we all know what happens to such self-promises … life gets busy, our motivation fades, and before you know it, the year is half over, and your goal is no closer than when you started. If you’ve found yourself in a…

Unclaimed Property and Retirement Benefits

Unclaimed Property According to the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators, 1 in 10 has unclaimed property, and over $3 billion is returned each year. Unclaimed property can include uncashed paychecks, checking and savings accounts, stock, safety deposit box contents, insurance payments, etc. To search for your unclaimed property, follow these steps: Access the website:…

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Market Commentary

2025 4th Quarter Investment Commentary

2025 3rd Quarter Investment Commentary

2025 2nd Quarter Investment Commentary

Celebrating Independence—Both National and Financial

2025 1st Quarter Investment Commentary

Retirement Planning

What Are Retirement Gap Years?

2026 Key Financial Changes

New Retirement Rule Coming in 2026 for High-Income Earners: Roth Catch-Up Contribution

Social Security and Medicare Changes for 2026

2024 IRA & HSA Contribution Deadline

Tax Planning

What Are Retirement Gap Years?

The One Big Beautiful Bill – Bite by Bite

Changes to Washington’s Capital Gains Tax: What You Need to Know

2024 IRA & HSA Contribution Deadline

Summary of 2025 Key Financial Changes

Cyber Security

Stay Safe: A Reminder to Be Vigilant Against Phishing Attempts

Red Flags When Transferring Money

Cybersecurity 101 – 2022 Update

Cybersecurity 101

New Changes to Web-Portal Password Requirements