by Great Plains | Aug 12, 2021 | Blog, Tax, Trust
“When it comes to divide an estate, the politest men quarrel.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson For many families, the transfer of wealth from one generation to the next can be a subject that creates a great deal of anxiety, confusion or other unintended emotional...
by Great Plains | Aug 11, 2021 | Blog, Trust
Making the right choice in a trustee is critical to the ultimate success of your estate plan. You want to be confident that in your absence your wishes will be carried out efficiently and thoughtfully, and your loved ones will be taken care of. Among other things, a...
by Great Plains | Sep 22, 2016 | Blog, Ingram's Magazine
Every year Ingram’s Magazine publishes a list of the Top Wealth Management firms in the Kansas City, Missouri area. We’re proud to be listed among the Top 20 for the second consecutive year. We’re honored by the recognition, and are excited to keep growing our...
by Great Plains | May 12, 2016 | Blog, Financial Times
Financial Times just published an article on the sudden flurry of attention to South Dakota’s tax laws. Who better to explain the in’s and out’s than Great Plains’ own Andy Holmes? Read the full article to see why South Dakota is at the center of these recent...
by Great Plains | Apr 7, 2016 | Blog, Thinking Bigger
Almost 30 percent of households with owners over the age of 55 have no retirement savings. Crazy to think, right? Thinking Bigger Business recently interviewed Steve Soden about how small businesses can prepare their employees for retirement. Steve Soden’s 46 years of...
by Great Plains | Mar 31, 2016 | Blog, Sioux Falls Business Journal
The Sioux Falls Business Journal featured the recent hiring of Bill Lenker as a Regional Account Executive in our South Dakota branch. The ‘Movers and Shakers’ section highlights notable hiring and promotions of the area’s influential businesses. Lenker’s extensive...