The collection of stories and experiences throughout each of our lives make up who we are today as well as help shape our decisions for the future. Very often, we don’t realize just how much a certain experience or encounter may have impacted us, until someone points to it or draws it out of us. As adults, the way we view the world and make decisions for ourselves and family members may originate from how we were raised, work or educational experiences, or social interactions with friends and neighbors.

Our experiences with finances are no different. Sometimes we are very cavalier about those unique lessons learned we have gained over the years in regards to money. Believe it or not, our past experiences with money, or the lack thereof, have likely shaped our beliefs and how we choose to handle our own money today and in the future...we call this our Fiscalosophy. Learn why understanding your own Fiscalosophy is so important to your financial future.

In April 2021, the Department of Labor issued its first guidance on cybersecurity for plan sponsors, service providers, and participants. It did so at the behest of the Government Office of Accountability (GAO). That agency has been pushing the Department to identify minimum standards for mitigating cybersecurity risks in benefit plans. Learn more about the minimum standards for plan fiduciaries and service providers in mitigating cyber threats.

Here we discuss the need for up-to-date beneficiary designations. As a fiduciary best practice, we encourage beneficiary designations to be captured electronically. Learn more.

As professionals, we monitor the progression of proposed tax law changes that might have significant impact on our clients’ planning. In most instances, monitoring is a futile endeavor. This year’s proposed tax changes are no exception. Here's what you need to know about 2022 tax law changes.

In August 2021, the Department of Labor submitted new proposed ESG rules to the White House's Office of Management and Budget — the last step before publishing regulations. The proposed rules should be published before the end of this year. Learn more.

The COVID-19 pandemic brought economic shutdowns, high unemployment rates, and market volatility; but it also highlighted that individuals should prioritize saving over spending. Research shows a surge in retail investors emerged as a direct result of the pandemic -- one now dubbed the "Generation Investor."

The S&P 500 hit new all-time highs again in the third quarter as investors looked past a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. and instead focused on the positive combination of a resilient economic recovery, ongoing historic support from the Federal Reserve, and strong corporate earnings. Market volatility did pick up notably during the final few weeks of September however, reminding investors that the transition to a post-pandemic “new normal” isn’t always going to be smooth. We dig deeper into performance and outline the actions we took in McKinley Carter portfolios, plus provide our best-thinking on what's ahead.

No one understands the impact of a dollar like non-profit organizations. Often, an organization’s ability to change the world for the better relies so much on the stream of donations to fund their mission. However all too often, pursuing that mission stops when an organization’s funding outpaces their needs and they turn their attention toward investing. It is now easier than ever to affect positive change in the world while still getting a return on invested capital.

McKinley Carter's Nonprofit Advisory Services division has been awarded certification from the Centre for Fiduciary Excellence, LLC (CEFEX) that demonstrates the firm's adherence to fiduciary best practices, signifying conformance to a recognized global standard of fiduciary excellence.