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CARES Act Signed into Law –Brings Relief to Millions of Americans

This $2 trillion bill is meant to impact both individuals and businesses and contains significant tax-savings measures. It could affect prior tax years while also creating immediate cash-flow.

Impact on Individuals

Stimulus Checks

Perhaps the most impactful provision for American citizens is the CARES Act’s promise of cash payments of up to $1,200 per single individual and $2,400 for a married couple. Parents will also receive an additional $500 per qualifying child. Payments are phased-out for individuals with incomes greater than $75,000 and for married couples filing jointly with income greater than $150,000.

Provisions are such that payments will be based on 2018 tax returns, though, like the Affordable Care Act’s tax premium credit, there is a true-up related to the amount for which you are eligible on the 2020 tax return. Nonresident aliens, dependents and estates and trusts are not eligible for a stimulus check.

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Connor Jabs Promoted to Associate Wealth Advisor

We are pleased to announce the next step in the career path for one of our team members.  Please join us in congratulating Connor Jabs on his promotion to Associate Wealth Advisor. From day one, Connor exhibited an incredible commitment to client service and understanding of the Paces Ferry Wealth Advisors’ mission.

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Tru Independence Nabs $200M Team, Eighth Addition This Year

by: Kerri Anne Renzulli

Tru Independence’s hot streak shows no sign of slowing. The breakaway consulting company, which began in 2014, has assisted more than 20 firms launch or maintain their independent advisor business with nearly half that total happening this year alone.

Its latest addition is a new RIA, Paces Ferry Wealth Advisors, in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded by a pair of former J.P. Morgan Securities advisors, Jeff Diamond and Zachary Morris, the RIA will cater to high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, business owners and foundations. They managed $200 million in assets at their previous employer.

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Ex-JPM advisors managing $200m launch Atlanta RIA

Jeff Diamond and Zachary Morris have left JPM Securities to set up an independent RIA.

by: Ian Wenik

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