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06/16/2026

Mom always said not to stand too close to the TV... but we just can't pull ourselves away from the latest market data.

04/03/2026

There’s a proposed child investment account sometimes called the “Trump Account.”
The idea: give kids a tax-advantaged investment account from birth to help build long-term wealth.
But how does it compare to 529 plans, Roth IRAs, or custodial accounts?
If you haven’t seen the other posts in this series yet, go watch them and then check out our full YouTube video where we break down all of these options side-by-side so parents can understand the pros and cons of each.

03/27/2026

If your kid earns income, they might be able to start a Roth IRA before they even graduate high school.
That means decades of tax-free compounding.
But there are rules most parents don’t know about.
We pinned our full YouTube video in the comments where we break down custodial Roth IRAs and other options parents should consider.

03/20/2026

A UTMA/UGMA account lets you invest money for your child…
But here’s the catch most parents don’t realize 👇�Once they reach adulthood, the money legally becomes theirs.
That can be great… or a disaster depending on the situation.
We did a full YouTube video breaking down UTMA/UGMA accounts and how they compare to other options parents should know about.
If you’re planning to invest for your kids, it’s worth watching.

03/12/2026

Most parents only hear about 529 plans but that might not be the smartest option for every kid.

There are multiple ways to build wealth for your child, and some offer way more flexibility.

If you want to understand when a 529 actually makes sense (and when it might not), check out the link in our last post to the full YouTube video where we break this strategy down in detail.

03/06/2026

We get asked this question all the time. "What are the best ways to invest for your child’s future?"
So we made a quick and simple video explaining four common accounts parents can use to start building for their child’s future. We break down how each one works and when they might make sense.
Hope this helps bring a little clarity as you think about planning for your child’s future.

In this video we break down four great ways you can invest for your child’s future. We walk through a 529 plan, UTMA or UGMA account, a custodial Roth IRA, a...

12/24/2025

We’re officially on Facebook! 👋

At Hicks & Mann Wealth Management, we serve as the 'Outsourced CFO' for your family. We take the stress out of your financial life so you can focus on enjoying it.

How we help:
📈 Investment Management built with precision.
🏖️ Retirement Planning that goes beyond ‘hoping for the best.’
📑 Tax Planning to ensure no wealth is left on the table.
⚖️ Estate Planning to protect your legacy across generations.
🧠 A Strategic Sounding Board for your biggest financial moves.

Watch our intro video below to see how we’re helping families find clarity in the complexity. 👇
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Welcome to Hicks & Mann Wealth Management.In this video, our three partners share who we are, what we do, and why we’re committed to helping every client fee...