Year: 2013

Watching the Griswold’s in “Christmas Vacation” last week reminded me it’s that time of year again to take a closer look at some often overlooked year-end planning strategies for families and businesses. There were a number of tax law changes in 2013 that have added increased complexity to an already…

The Elves have been busy in Wilmington preparing for an “Old Fashioned Mix & Mingle” for our family of Clients. On Friday, December 13, 2013, at our Wilmington NC office, we will host a Christmas Drop In from 4:30 to 7:30. Stop by and enjoy some of your old favorite…

November is here again. My six year old son has now started asking the same recurring question: “Mom, when am I getting my ‘Benjamin’?” His birthday is in November, and the ‘Benjamin’ is you guessed it, a $100 bill. Yes, my son is looking for his cold hard cash. He…

With the Holiday’s soon approaching, we look forward to a special evening with our Clients as we celebrate Christmas and the end of another year. Be sure to Save the Date; December 20, 2013 in Hickory. In response to so many positive comments from last year’s event, we have planned…

According to Webster’s dictionary, Insurance is defined as coverage by a contract, whereby one party under-takes to indemnify or guarantee another against loss by a specified contingency or peril. To me, it is important that Americans understand the outright definition of what it is that they are dealing with now…

Nkurunziza Innocent joined OmniStar Clients at our 1st “Meet the Artist” night. Having such a talented artist be part of this event made for a very special evening. If you were among those that spent some time with Innocent, you will likely agree that his art is only surpassed by…

Pamela Boyd recently hosted the 3rd Annual Bob Boyd Invitational at Pine Valley Country Club on October 8th. “We raised over $40,000 and everyone had a great time in spite of the weather.” Through the generosity of each participant and sponsor, we will continue to help UNC-Lineberger Cancer Hospital as…

“It is every man’s obligation to put back into the world at least the equivalent of what he takes out of it.” — Albert Einstein Charitable giving is one component of Wealth Management and for most Americans, an essential part of their lives. Donors are always looking for ways to…

If you haven’t stopped to consider how a trust can help you successfully pass your legacy, you could be missing a huge opportunity. For those with substantial assets, protecting wealth should be top of mind. Nonetheless, individuals, couples and families often go through the process of planning for their estate…

OmniStar Financial Group is honored to announce Louis S. Wetmore, of our Hickory, NC office, has been appointed to the North Carolina Department of Transportation Board of Directors. Wetmore will be the Board representative for Division 12 which is composed of Catawba, Cleveland, Alexander, Gaston, Iredell and Lincoln counties. The…