Insight for the decisions that define your wealth.

The latest research from Wealthstone in each area we advise on: concentrated stock, business ownership and exit, retirement, and markets. Open a tile to read the newest article.

Concentrated StockLatest · October 4, 2026

How to Diversify Concentrated Stock Without Triggering a Massive Capital Gains Tax Bill

Most investors holding concentrated stock believe they have two choices: keep the risk or pay the tax. With enough planning, there is usually a third.

By Zak Gardezy, CFP® · 10 min readRead the article →
Business OwnersIn progress

Business Owners research is coming soon

Articles in this series will appear here as they are published.

Retirement PlanningLatest · October 17, 2026

The $10 Million Retirement: Why Wealth Alone Doesn’t Guarantee Financial Security

A large balance does not answer the question most retirees ask: do I have enough? Here is what goes into the answer, and where to start.

By Zak Gardezy, CFP® · 23 min readRead the article →
Market InsightsLatest · October 14, 2026

Market Outlook | Q4 2026

Inflation Returns, Interest Rates Rise, and Artificial Intelligence Reshapes the Economy

By Zak Gardezy, CFP® · 15 min readRead the article →
Firm NewsLatest · October 15, 2026

Wealthstone Welcomes Zane (Zakie) Gardezy, CFP®, and Zahed Rahimi, CRPC™, as Founding Partners

Founded in 2024, Wealthstone is adding two Wealth Advisors to expand its planning capacity while preserving the personal attention that defines the firm.

By Zak Gardezy, CFP® · 7 min readRead the article →
Planning Tools

Calculators, checklists, and frameworks

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Tax Exposure Calculator

See the embedded gain and the estimated tax on a sale before you decide anything.

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Checklist

Concentrated Stock Checklist

The questions to answer before you sell, hedge or exchange a single share.

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Exit Proceeds Calculator

Estimate what you actually keep after taxes and transaction costs.

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Checklist

Business Exit Readiness Checklist

The financial and tax work to finish in the years before a sale.

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Retirement Readiness Assessment

A structured look at whether your plan is ready for the last paycheck.

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Framework

The Roth Conversion Corridor

Why the years between retirement and RMDs can be the cheapest tax you ever pay.

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