Financial Planning for Physicians

Physician-Specialized  Fee only  Fiduciary  CFP® Professional

River’s Edge Wealth Management:

A Physician’s Fiduciary Partner looking out for blind spots

With so many demands on a physician’s time, our clients find great relief in knowing that they’ve partnered with an experienced fiduciary to deeply understand them, and tailor a plan to their goals.

Perhaps most importantly, they have peace of mind knowing that plan will be executed, and they don’t have to stay up to date on recent tax legislation or market shifts.

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Over 100 Physicians Households Served
Clients in24 States
Serving PhysiciansSince 2012

Money Questions On Your Mind?

We’re well-experienced with the big questions physicians ask.

What We Deliver

Our clients connect the most important things in their life with their finances, stepping towards what is most important for them with the help of a plan built and executed by River’s Edge.

Be on track for retirement

Ensure all tax-favored strategies are being executed

Maximize your Benefits Package through Employer

Build or buy the house of your dreams without sacrificing long-term goals

Know that your compensation is commensurate with your peers

Have a plan to get student loans forgiven or paid off!

Allow yourself to spend and enjoy while maintaining progress towards longer-term

Insights

Read up on how physicians can minimize their taxes, maximize their investments, and prepare confidently for the future.

By Jacob McConnell, CFP®
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What will OBBBA Change? (and what will stay the same)

Here at River’s Edge, we view it as our obligation to remain up to date on tax law changes so that our financial planning recommendations to clients are as informed as possible. On July 4th, 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law, implementing a host of...
By Jake McCracken CFP®
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Quarterly Insights

2025 2nd Quarter Review / Market Commentary

Overview The second quarter of 2025 was defined by significant policy-driven volatility and an impressive market rebound. The market turmoil began on April 2, when President Donald Trump announced an unexpectedly aggressive tariff plan. Over the following four trading days, the S&P 500...
By Jake McCracken CFP®
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Quarterly Insights

2025 1st Quarter Review / Market Commentary

*There’s a certain irony to publishing this market review after all that has transpired since April 2, the date that President Trump announced his expansive tariff policies.  Indeed, many investors may feel like the first three months of the year are inconsequential given all...
By Jake McCracken CFP®
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Physician Investments

A Physician’s Guide to Making (Back Door) Roth IRA Contributions

For most physicians, if they’ve ever received good advice about saving for retirement, it’s probably that they should fund a Roth IRA.  And the benefits of funding a Roth IRA are many: Funds in a Roth IRA grow tax-free. Contributions made to a Roth IRA can be taken out tax-free and...
By Jake McCracken CFP®
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Physician Investments

Mega-Back Door Roth Strategy for Physicians

Most physicians know that they are able to save *only* $23,500 into their employer sponsored retirement plan (typically a 401(k) or 403(b)).   However, for many physicians, this is an underwhelming amount of money to save, given their need to save a healthy percentage of their...
By Jake McCracken CFP®
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Physician Financial Planning

Physicians and Health Savings Accounts

For many young to mid-career physicians, a common feeling is that they are “behind” on saving for future goals like retirement, and that they are paying an exorbitant amount of tax.  And, both feelings can be empirically true, as most physicians will spend 7 to 12 (!) years AFTER college...

Meet Your Team

Our highly credentialed team of CFPs, ChFC, and a RICP partners with individuals and families to approach their wealth and resources with thoughtfulness and intention, implementing appropriate safeguards, and deliberate strategies to maximize the impact that they can have for themselves, their families, and their communities.

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Experts in Physician Finances

Committed to Continuous Education, Innovation, and Improvement