Wright Beamer

06/17/2026

🐾 A great evening last week celebrating 20 years of the Animal Emergency Center’s Rochester branch! We’re proud of Dr. Heather Robertson and the AEC team as they continue making a difference for pets and their families!

06/16/2026

💰 Your retirement accounts are more than just savings. They're part of the legacy you leave behind. Learn how IRAs, 401(k)s, trusts, and changing tax rules can impact what your beneficiaries ultimately receive.

Read this week's Now You Know It by Ben Wallace to learn what to consider when planning for the future.

For many Americans, retirement accounts like IRAs and 401(k)s represent a significant portion of their assets. Because of a historically high federal estate tax exemption, few Americans will face estate taxes after death. However, the true planning opportunities (and pitfalls) often lie elsewhere: i...

06/11/2026

⛳ An event to help strengthen our community, in this week's Things to Know featuring Xemplar Club.

On Thursday, June 25, the Xemplar Golf Classic will return to the course for another year of friendly competition, conversation, and community connection. While the day will center around golf, the event itself represents something broader—an ongoing effort to bring people together around service ...

06/09/2026

📈 When insurance premiums go up, it's easy to assume the impact is felt the same way across the industry. the reality is a bit more nuanced. Read this week's Now You Know It by Dirk Beamer to understand the changes affecting insurance agents, commissions, and the broader insurance marketplace.

At first glance, rising insurance premiums might seem like good news for insurance agents, who are typically paid on commission. But the reality is far more complicated. Property and casualty insurance agents generally fall into two categories: independent agents representing multiple insurance comp...

06/09/2026

🏌️ A great day for golf, networking, and supporting our local business community. Thanks to .chamber for hosting another fantastic Bunkers & Bogeys event and the chance to spend time with so many great people!

06/04/2026

🖼️ A Downtown Farmington tradition is back this weekend, in this week's Things to Know.

This weekend, ART on the GRAND returns to Grand River Avenue, bringing more than 100 artists, live demonstrations, music, and family-friendly activities to the heart of the city. Now in its 16th year, this beloved community event transforms downtown into an open-air gallery filled with paintings, ce...

06/02/2026

👐 Family caregiving often starts informally. But when time, finances, and long-term care planning come into play, the details matter. In some situations, family caregivers can be compensated, but written caregiver contracts and benefit program rules can make a significant difference in how that arrangement is handled.

Lee Flaherty reviews when payment is allowed, what documentation is required, and how to avoid unintended consequences in this week's Now You Know It.

It’s not unusual for someone to provide personal care for an incapacitated or elderly family member. It’s just something we do for each other if we can. Sometimes we even leave our jobs and our homes to provide that care, and that can create financial hardship. Particularly in that situation, pe...

05/27/2026

🤝 A milestone moment to pass the torch, in this week’s Now You Know It.

On May 1, 2026, Evan Chall served as the alumni speaker at Eastern Michigan University’s Winter 2026 Honors College graduation ceremony. In his remarks, Evan reflected on the role EMU played in his academic and professional development, and he encouraged graduates to stay engaged with the universi...

05/25/2026

Memorial Day is a day to remember the men and women who gave everything so we could have the lives we live. Their sacrifice deserves our deepest gratitude and lasting honor.

From all of us at Wright Beamer, thank you to those who served, and to the families who carry their memory forward. We are humbled and grateful.

Wishing you a meaningful Memorial Day 🇺🇸

05/19/2026

💻 Business disputes do not just happen in conference rooms anymore. Emails, text messages, screenshots, shared files, and social media posts all play a growing role in modern business litigation, employment matters, and digital evidence. This week's Now You Know It blog explores how technology is changing the way legal disputes unfold.

A disagreement between business partners used to live in meeting notes, paper files, and conversations behind closed doors. Now? It often lives in inboxes, text threads, shared drives, Slack messages, screenshots, and social media posts. Most business disputes today leave a digital trail long before...