PROFESSIONAL FINANCIAL ADVICE IN BLOG FORM

The financial industry tends to be very cloak and dagger when it comes to explaining how advisors actually get paid. Let's pull back the curtain in this blog post so you can inform and protect yourself.

Thanks to the SECURE 2.0 Act, the rules are evolving in two big waves — first in 2025, and then again in 2026. The 2025 changes bring a new opportunity for certain savers, while the 2026 changes will reshape how many higher-income workers contribute. Let’s break it down.

Choosing when to start Social Security is one of the biggest retirement decisions you’ll make. Your timing can affect your monthly income, your spouse’s benefits, your taxes, and even the financial security of a surviving spouse. Needless to say, there's a lot at stake, so it's natural to feel pressure to make the right decision. Your personal right decision depends on your health, finances, family situation, and goals.

For many years, long-term bonds were seen as a safe and reliable part of any investment portfolio. They provided steady income, helped protect against market swings, and formed the backbone of the traditional 60/40 stock-to-bond strategy. But in today’s economic environment, that approach no longer holds up—and investors need to rethink their strategy.

Use these basic principles to calculate your retirement number, find out if you're on track with saving, learn what to watch out for in your planning, and take your next steps to develop a clearer vision for your financial future and the timeline to get there.

Let's talk more specifically about the problem with the typical diversified portfolio investment strategy and our solution to get better returns without the standard market risk.

Many people forget to do something with their old 401k and end up doing nothing. Let's look at the options to help you make better choices.

Hello again! I am back this week to go into a little more detail on why I usually recommend a Roth vs Traditional IRA for most people.

Many people think that if they just max out their 401(k), they will be set when it comes time for retirement. But I think you can do better.

This week we're moving on to Phase 2, Debt, Retirement, & College. Even if you're still working through the first phase, keep reading... thi

Financial Plan | What you Should Do Step by Step | This 3-part series takes you from the basics to the advanced.

Financial planning, investment management, and legacy planning help this family make smart decisions to make dreams come true… not only for themselves but future generations.