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Net Capital Loss in Long-Short Investing: Turning Losses into Tax Advantages

August 24, 2026   Sonoma Wealth Advisors

Investment performance doesn’t tell the whole story. For investors using long-short strategies, understanding how net capital losses may be managed can be an important part of the broader tax...

Separately Managed Accounts: A More Personalized Approach to Investing

August 10, 2026   Sonoma Wealth Advisors

Investors today often seek more than just market exposure. They want flexibility, tax awareness, and alignment with their broader financial picture. Separately Managed Accounts, commonly known as...

Best Practices for Managing Charitable Lead Annuity Trusts (CLATs) and Wealth Preservation

June 26, 2026   Sonoma Wealth Advisors

Estate planning in 2026 can feel more complex than ever. Rising asset values, shifting tax legislation, and growing philanthropic ambitions have made the decisions families face more consequential...

The Power of Balance: Why Women in Leadership Are Essential to the Future of the RIA Industry

April 15, 2026   Jackie Egidio, MBA | Chief Operating Officer, Sonoma Wealth Advisors

The registered investment advisory industry is experiencing rapid growth, with more firms, more clients, and more assets than ever before. At its core, this is a relationship-driven business built...

Longevity Risk and the Importance of Sustainable Planning

April 05, 2026   Sonoma Wealth Advisors

As life expectancy continues to rise, longevity risk, the possibility of outliving retirement savings, has emerged as a central concern for both individuals and financial institutions. Sonoma...

Inheritance and Grief: Psychological Vulnerabilities and Financial Implications

March 20, 2026   Sonoma Wealth Advisors

The transfer of wealth following the death of a loved one often coincides with a period of intense grief. This emotional state can impair cognitive functioning and decisionmaking, leaving heirs...

Understanding The Investor's Mind With Behavioral Finance

March 20, 2026   Sonoma Wealth Advisors

Financial markets are mathematics.  While that is technically true, as usual, there's more to the story.

The market is a collective of people, machines and conditions making decisions with the...

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