Emory Wealth

07/13/2026

Selling an investment property shouldn't mean handing a big check to the IRS first.

A 1031 exchange is one of the most powerful, and most misunderstood, tools in real estate investing. Done right, it lets you defer capital gains taxes and keep more of your money working toward your next opportunity.

In our latest piece, we break down:
- How a 1031 exchange actually works
- The two deadlines that can make or break your exchange
- What "boot" is and why it matters
- Whether a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) might be right for you

The biggest mistake investors make? Waiting until after the sale to start planning.

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05/18/2026

Major liquidity events can create significant opportunity, but they can also introduce a great deal of uncertainty.

When a large amount of cash suddenly becomes available, the first question is often not, “What should I invest in?” More often, the better question is, “What should be protected, optimized, and thoughtfully planned for first?”

In this article, I outline a simple framework for approaching a large cash balance:

- Protect it
- Optimize your current situation
- Grow your wealth intentionally

Whether the cash comes from the sale of a business, the sale of real estate, an inheritance, an IPO, vested equity, or another significant life event, the objective remains the same: make thoughtful decisions with clarity rather than rushed decisions under pressure.

If you are navigating a major liquidity event, this piece can help you think more strategically about the next steps.

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05/04/2026

Most investors understand the value of diversification. But when wealth is tied up in a concentrated stock position or shaped by a significant gain from selling a business or real estate, the planning conversation often becomes more complex.

That's where a 130/30 strategy can help.

Done well, it can reduce concentration risk, broaden portfolio exposure, and create more opportunities for tax-loss harvesting over time. The goal is not to take unnecessary risk. It is to create more flexibility for investors dealing with concentrated wealth and complex tax situations.

This is not the right fit for everyone, but for the right investor, it can be a powerful planning tool.

In this week’s edition of Emory Insights, we explore the 130/30 strategy.

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04/20/2026

Most people think investing is just about returns.

But for high-income investors with taxable portfolios, how you invest can matter just as much as what you invest in.

Direct indexing gives investors more control over taxes, diversification, and concentration risk by owning the individual stocks inside an index rather than just buying the fund.

It’s not about trying to beat the market. It’s about trying to keep more of what the market gives you.

For the right investor, that can make a meaningful difference over time.

In this week's edition of Emory Insights, we explore the benefits of direct indexing.