Berkshire Money Management Team Completes Institute for Preparing Heirs Program

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DALTON, Mass. — Berkshire Money Management advisors Scott Little, Peter Coughlin, Lauren Russo, and Nate Tomkiewicz all recently completed an exclusive program offered by the Institute for Preparing Heirs on the topic of "The Great Wealth Transfer: Preparing HNW Families to Prosper & Thrive Across Generations."
 
"One of the single biggest challenges facing successful families today is ensuring that the inheriting generation—the children and grandchildren—maintain control of the family assets and unity after wealth transfer," Russo said.
 
The Institute for Preparing Heirs program addresses the changing needs and expectations of successful families and addresses how family dynamics play a far greater role in successful wealth transfer than previously understood; The important role of women as the family's financial leader, the practical tools families can use to prepare beneficiaries for the opportunities and responsibilities of wealth, as well as the benefits of family meetings.
 
"Comprehensive wealth planning encompasses more than excellent investment, tax and estate planning; it's also important to ensure that your beneficiaries are prepared to receive and manage family assets in a manner to foster their development and lifetime goals," said Coughlin.
 
According to a press release, Little, Coughlin, Russo and Tomkiewicz all understand the importance of being well-versed in how a family successfully navigates through generational wealth transfer (including assets over time or estate transitions), especially against the backdrop of an ongoing and devastating pandemic. Their endeavors are indicative of BMM's commitment to continuing professional development and education so that we may continuously better serve our clients and community.
 
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Dalton Resident Ranks Third in National Snocross Race

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff

Sal LeBeau on his machine with his sister, Kenna, in the black hat, and friend Brandon and his sister Alea.
DALTON, Mass. — At just 16 years old, Salvatore LaBeau is already making avalanches in the national snocross racing scene.
 
Last weekend, LaBeau raced in the Mount Zion Snocross National race in Ironwood, Mich., the first of eight races in the national circuit series. 
 
Competitions take place across national circuits, attracting racers from various regions and even internationally. 
 
Labeau rides for CT Motorsports, a team based in Upstate New York, on a 2025 Polaris 600R. 
 
This is LaBeau's first time competing on the CT Motorsports team. Years prior, he raced for a team owned by Bruce Gaspardi, owner of South Side Sales and Service in North Adams.  
 
Despite a bad first day on Friday when he fell off his snowmobile and didn't make the final, LaBeau carried on with confidence and on Saturday obtained his first national podium, placing in third for the Sport Lite class. 
 
"I'm feeling good. I'm gonna start training more when I come home, and go to the gym more. And I am really excited, because I'm in 11th right now," the Wahconah High student said. 
 
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