Category: Perspectives

  • Building a Legacy: Our Story, Our Team, Our Future

    Building a Legacy: Our Story, Our Team, Our Future

    Excited to share this insightful conversation between Brian M. Balke, CFP®, CIMA® and our President & CEO, Tracey Hornbeck! In this interview, Tracey highlights what makes Legacy Trust unique, the exceptional services… Read More

  • Equity Rotation: A Shift In Market Leadership

    Equity Rotation: A Shift In Market Leadership

    2024 ended the year with continued outperformance by the S&P 500, marking the first instance of back-to-back years of 20%+ returns since 1998/1999. The first quarter of 2025 has told a different… Read More

  • 2025 Market Insights

    Big news – we’re launching our first Legacy Trust Video Perspectives! In this inaugural episode, Steve Doorn, Chief Investment Officer, and Brian Balke, Senior Portfolio Manager & Wealth Advisor, dive into the… Read More

  • Trump Economy 2.0

    Trump Economy 2.0

    During his campaign newly elected president Donald Trump proposed a range of ambitious and significant economic policies, signaling a bold new direction for the US economy.  Markets are mainly concerned about three… Read More

  • The Merit of Roth Conversions

    The Merit of Roth Conversions

    The Roth IRA is a great retirement savings vehicle. It provides an option to avoid taxes upon withdrawal for those who have utilized one. However, given its relatively recent creation, some retirees… Read More

  • Investment Perspectives: Halloween Edition

    Investment Perspectives: Halloween Edition

    October 31st is near and here at Legacy Trust headquarters we take Spooky Season very seriously.  While advisors and clients alike have enjoyed the ‘treats’ of strong equity market returns in both… Read More

  • Quantifying Spending Shocks

    Quantifying Spending Shocks

    Properly estimating the baseline cost of a retirement lifestyle and how to fund it is vital to success, however; the work does not stop here. To do this thoroughly, one needs to… Read More

  • Steve Doorn Featured in Crain’s Grand Rapids Business Wealth Management Guide

    Steve Doorn Featured in Crain’s Grand Rapids Business Wealth Management Guide

    Steve Doorn has been featured in the Crain’s Grand Rapids Business Wealth Management Guide for his article on; Why Target Date Strategies Miss The Mark. Check out the full Wealth Management Guide… Read More

  • The Electronic Vehicle Bump…Again?

    The Electronic Vehicle Bump…Again?

    The electronic vehicle (EV) industry is hitting a bit of a speed bump. Tesla sales have slowed while legacy auto manufacturers have recently delayed EV investments. Some newer electric vehicle manufacturers such… Read More

  • The Pitfalls of Personal Property

    The Pitfalls of Personal Property

    Having settled many an estate over the years, there is one thing all the dearly departed have in common. They all died with tangible personal property. Another commonality, their personal property was… Read More