Laurel Wealth Management, LLC

11/07/2025

No Tax on Tips? Here's What You Need to Know

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law on July 4, 2025, introduced a temporary tax break for tips earned by certain professions.

✅ 68 occupations qualify for this deduction

📌 If you work in a tipped profession, this could mean significant savings, however, you must meet certain eligibility requirements.

Check out the full article for details and be sure to consult your tax advisor or the IRS website for guidance.

ky3.com

11/04/2025

☀️Celebrating Community & the Arts at the Spirit of Tocqueville Awards

It was an inspiring afternoon at the Sarasota Art Museum for United Way's 2025 Spirit of Tocqueville Awards. Honored to join fellow community leaders in recognizing the power of the arts and the impact of philanthropy.

Highlights included:

A beautiful performance by a trio of musicians from the Sarasota Conservatory

A thoughtful panel on arts and economic development featuring Selina Roman, Virginia Shearer, and Erin Silk

Recognition of corporate partners and Jack & Tifi Bierley, recipients of the Spirit of Tocqueville Award

Grateful to be part of a community that values creativity, collaboration, and giving back.

10/29/2025

🐾 What an unforgettable evening at the Ask A Vet event! 🐊
I had the pleasure of planning this fantastic event hosted by the Tampa Gator Club at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. The evening included:
✅ Networking with fellow Gators and animal lovers
✅ A heartwarming visit from a few adoptable animals 🐶🐱
✅ An insightful panel discussion featuring three amazing veterinarians:
• Dr. Dani McVety – Lap of Love
• Dr. Alexis DeGale – Westshore Animal Hospital
• Dr. Carlos Campos – VCA San Francis Animal Hospital
If you're looking for ways to get involved or adopt, check out the Humane Society of Tampa Bay—you might just meet your new best friend! (We did!)

10/08/2025

🌟 Inspired and Empowered! 🌟

Today I had the pleasure of attending the Women's Leadership Luncheon hosted by The Centre for Women, featuring the remarkable Gretchen Bauer, founder of BSwanky.

Gretchen's journey from interior designer to luxury handbag creator is truly inspiring. She shared how she built BSwanky by staying deeply committed to her customers and the craftsmanship behind each piece. Her handbags are not only stunning—they're one-of-a-kind works of art with purpose.

Thank you to The Centre for Women for cultivating such a vibrant space for growth, connection, and inspiration.

09/24/2025

As a life long Florida resident and a student at UF, an alligator encounter is not uncommon. Here's a list of the most infested lakes in Florida. I'm glad to see the lake I live on is not included!

palmbeachpost.com

09/23/2025

Recent headlines raise concerns about the future of Social Security — but it's important to separate fact from fiction. Principal® takes a closer look at the facts to clear up some of the most common myths circulating today.
https://www.principal.com/businesses/trends-insights/myths-vs-facts-state-social-security?utm_medium=socialselling&utm_source=socialchannel&utm_term=livesocial

09/15/2025

today.com

09/26/2022

I thought this story was really impactful. Watch how business owner Scott Young’s foresight and planning protected his family when tragedy struck.

Scott Young liked to dream big, but he also kept those dreams grounded in reality. He had the foresight to insure both his “families”—at home and at his small business. When a paddle-boarding accident took his life, both were taken care of financially.

09/19/2022

You’ve invested a lot in your business. That’s why protecting it is so important.

09/14/2022

Offering protection for loved ones is just one of the ways life insurance can benefit business owners.

09/08/2022

John Gongos was running a successful business when he was diagnosed with cancer. See how life insurance helped protect his family and business.

As their family grew, John’s business, Gongos Research, did as well. It was not only thriving financially, but it was a place where employees loved to work—it was like an extended family. John felt compelled to care for both his families—the one at home and at work.

09/06/2022

As a business owner, a lot of people rely on you. Life insurance can help protect them.