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Welcome – Jacqueline Cremen

All of us at Leonard Rickey Investment Advisors want to welcome and introduce our newest member of the team, Jacqueline! Jacqueline started working at Leonard Rickey Investment Advisors in February 2021. She has over seven years of experience in customer service and office experience. She recently moved with her Partner, Estefani, from San Diego California…

Trusted Contact Request Coming Soon

Leonard Rickey Investment Advisors will soon be asking for trusted contact information. Providing contact information is optional, but we suggest you consider adding 1-2 people to your accounts. We will send the request to you via email.  Please contact us if you have any questions.  What is a “Trusted Contact” A trusted contact is a person that…

GameStop Perspective

Recently, we saw a significant increase in volatility. A few individual stocks had great fluctuations, due in part to a new wave of investors.  These young traders are opening stock accounts in record numbers and organizing trading campaigns through on-line messaging boards. We wanted to get the perspective of a young 20-year-old to look at…

Reminders as you Prepare your 2020 Taxes

As you or your tax preparer start to work on your 2020 taxes, there are a few things we wanted to remind you. 1099s – TD Ameritrade is releasing 1099s in waves. The first wave of 1099s was released on January 14th. The second wave of 1099s released on February 5th, and the third wave…

Shopping for a Condo? Consider These Factors.

A condo has a home owners association (HOA) with Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R’s) and bylaws in which the owners of a condo will need to follow.   Summary:   Review your Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions.  Review the last 12 months meeting minutes of the HOA.  Get the number of Primary Residence & 2nd home owners vs. rental…

2021 Key Financial Data

The new year is here and so is 2021 Key Financial Data! Click here: Key Financial Data 2021 to download a summary of the updated limits and rules for the new tax year. Feel free to give us a call with any questions.

2020 4th Quarter Commentary

Market Summary A strong fourth quarter capped a wild and turbulent year. 2020 marked the largest reversal in the S&P 500’s history, rebounding over 70% from the March lows and finishing the year up over 18%. During the fourth quarter, the major indexes reached all-time highs as investors welcomed greater political clarity and positive news…

Consolidated Appropriations Act Provides Relief to Individuals and Businesses

On Sunday, December 27, 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA 2021) was signed into law. A $900 billion emergency relief package is included as part of this omnibus spending bill. It is intended to assist individuals and businesses during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and accompanying economic crisis.  Major relief provisions are summarized here, as well…

Company News

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Shreds & Meds Day – April 26th

Welcome, Ellie!

Welcome, Cullen!

Welcome, Quentin Rickey!

Market Commentary

2025 1st Quarter Investment Commentary

Market Update: March 2025

2024 4th Quarter Investment Commentary

2024 3rd Quarter Investment Commentary

Presidential Elections and the Market

Retirement Planning

2024 IRA & HSA Contribution Deadline

Social Security Benefits Increase by 2.5% for 2025

2024 Key Financial Changes

Social Security Benefit Increase of 3.2% for 2024

The 4 Changes from SECURE Act 2.0 You Should Know for 2023

Tax Planning

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

2024 IRA & HSA Contribution Deadline

Summary of 2025 Key Financial Changes

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) and Potential 2026 Tax Changes

Schwab 1099 Release Dates for 2024

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