What Is Your Financial Freedom Number — And Are You Sure You Know It? 

Most people approaching retirement have a rough figure in their head. A number that feels like “enough.” The problem? That number is almost always wrong — not because people aren’t smart, but because the inputs are far more complicated than a calculator or a quick Google search can capture. In a recent episode of Dime […]

Is Your Wealth Actually Protected? What High-Net-Worth Families Need to Know About Cybersecurity

Cybercrime is now a $10.5 trillion-a-year industry, per Cyber Security Ventures. And if you have money, you have a target on your back.  That’s not a scare tactic — it’s the reality Mark Hurley laid out on the latest episode of Quarter Over Quarter, Moran Wealth Management’s flagship podcast. Hurley is the CEO and founder of Digital Privacy Protection (DPP), a firm built specifically […]

Why Letting AI Manage Your Long-Term Financial Future Is a Mistake 

AI will answer your financial questions. It just won’t actually know you — and that’s the problem.  If you’ve ever typed a question about your retirement, your portfolio, or your estate into an AI tool and walked away feeling like you had a plan, this episode is for you.  Moran Wealth Management’s Chief Technology Officer Patrick Moran joins […]

Leverage in a Financial Plan

This article explores what leverage is, how it works, and the risks and misconceptions investors should understand.

The Location of Investments Matter

Where investments are held can affect taxes and long-term portfolio results. This article explains the concept of tax-efficient investing and asset location.