The Quiet Power of Showing Up
Some of life’s most meaningful lessons don’t come during the easy seasons. They come when life doesn’t go according to plan…
What My Daughters Taught Me About Financial Planning
I love my daughters. They won't admit it, but they are far more alike than they are different…
The Extremely Uncorporate Way We Built Benchmark
People probably assume wealth management firms are built in fairly corporate ways…
If I Were 30 Again, Here’s What I’d Do Differently
I met a young man last week and when he found out what I did, he asked me a great question: “What advice would you give your 30-year-old self?”…
Seasons Change, So Do Goals: Your Fall Financial Reset
With summer winding down and kids returning to school with the hope of stability and routine, we find ourselves at a natural seasonal inflection point….
What a Broken Ankle Taught Me About the Long Game
A few months ago, I hobbled out of an orthopedic appointment feeling like my body had betrayed me….
Trusting the Process – What Passing the CFP® Exam Taught Me About Investing
If you’ve ever taken on a big challenge- whether it’s running a marathon, starting a business, or raising children- you know that success rarely happens overnight….
The Playbook for Retirement: Goals for a Winning Exit from the Workforce
I wanted to give you some big-picture questions to ask yourselves before you get too far down the road toward retirement…
Fall Into Financial Success: 7 Year-End Tips You Don’t Want to Miss
As the fall air settles in, most of us are thinking about cozy sweaters, warm apple cider, and pumpkin-spiced everything…
Election Year Enchantment: Navigating Markets in the Political Theme Park
My family went to Disney World in 2022, which is also the year in which I learned that I’m not relaxed enough to enjoy things that lay at the intersection of logistics and “fun.”
Survive and Thrive: 2024 Home Buying Tips You Can’t Miss
It’s springtime! And, alongside the season's new blooms, eager homebuyers are also emerging from winter hibernation….
2023: A Year in Review
I hope you read this with a steaming mug of a holiday beverage in hand. Doesn’t time move quickly?
Navigating Inflation: Reflecting and Deflecting
Inflation was a hot topic last year and still seems to be a lingering concern for many people…
Get in Shape: Tips for a Stronger Financial Future
Have you ever decided to be more active or live a healthier lifestyle? Do you regularly set goals to improve your overall health?
From Job to Job: What to Do with Your Previous Retirement Account
Way to go! You scored a new job! Now, as you embark on this exciting new endeavor, there's one topic bound to come up: retirement plans…
Here's Why You Should Start Investing When You're Young
You’re never too young (or young at heart) to begin building an investment portfolio!
Protect Your Financial Legacy With a Will
Parents may not like to dwell upon their untimely deaths, but creating a will now will help ensure your family’s finances…
The Elusive Buy/Sell Strategy of Perfect Timing
Here’s a sobering thought: Nobody’s perfect. I know, I know. Hard to digest. But it’s particularly relevant when it comes to investing….