Scott Gault, Hillsborough County Market President, The Bank of Tampa In the constantly evolving landscape of tax regulations, understanding and utilizing bonus depreciation can significantly enhance a business's financial strategy. This powerful tax tool allows businesses to accelerate the deduction...
By Scott Gault, Executive Vice President, Hillsborough County Market President, The Bank of Tampa Once considered a symbol of luxury, private aviation has transformed into an effective business tool to improve productivity. Companies that invest in private aircraft save time,...
By Stacey Pittman, CFA, CFP®, CPWA®, Managing Director, BT Wealth Advisors As a wealth advisor and the mom of a college freshman (Go Gators!), I am acutely aware of the challenges of planning for college. In speaking with clients, I...
This article previously appeared in a publication by LPL Financial. A conversation with LPL Program Leader Stacey Pittman Stacey Pittman serves as executive vice president and managing director, BT Wealth Advisors located at the Bank of Tampa. Stacey is also an...
It is no secret, over the past 24 months, the real estate market has been hot across much of the U.S. In the Tampa Bay area, home values were up more than 11 percent in October 2021 year-over-year, according to...
By Kevin Gilligan, SBA Lending Director at The Bank of Tampa As a business owner or a prospective business owner, there may come a time when you need additional financing. Perhaps you are interested in completing a business acquisition, a...
By Roxanne Chance-Chin, BSA Officer & Fraud Investigations Manager Government agencies including the FBI are reporting a rise in fraud attempts correlated with COVID-19. Although many fraud attempts at the beginning of the pandemic targeted individuals, the financial community warns...
By Lantz Martin, Wealth Advisor, BT Wealth Advisors There is one timeless, universal truth that governs financial planning and wealth management: nobody can predict or time the markets or returns. The overall uncertainty and economic volatility caused by COVID-19, the...