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Your Questions Answered: Why Comparing Your Portfolio to Market Headlines Can Be Misleading
Recently, I met with a client who raised an excellent question—though indirectly—about how their investment portfolio has performed compared to the returns they see reported in the media every day. It’s a common concern, and frankly, it deserves a clear and logical...
Your Questions Answered: Collaboration: The Secret Sauce of a Financial Planning Relationship
Recently, I had a great conversation with Jan about working together on her family’s financial plan. After taking the Thanksgiving holiday to think things over, she agreed we were a good fit. But before we wrapped up, she said something that stood out: “I just want...
Your Questions Answered: A Win-Win Planning Story
Last week we had the pleasure of meeting with Debbie, who is about three years away from retirement. Like many people approaching this milestone, she faces several interconnected planning needs that require thoughtful guidance. When we applied our complexity-based...
Advice For Life
Focus On What You Can Control
In his classic business book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People," Stephen Covey encourage folks to draw strong distinctions between "Circles of Concern," "Circles of Influence,” and "Circles of Control." You might be feeling like 2025 is already filling up your...
Spring Cleaning for Your Estate Plan
Swedish "death cleaning" has gained popularity in recent years among folks who need some added structure to guide their spring cleaning. The idea is to approach decluttering with mindfulness about the mess you could leave behind for your loved ones if you don't get...
Focus on Consistency for ROL
The most impactful investments tend to be those that we make consistently over time. When we stick to a plan and keep checking off the items on our to-do lists, our efforts compound and build towards the results that we want. Think about how being consistent in these...
SMI Transition Planning
Resource Planning – The Financial Analysis Part 2
Resource planning for your child after you are gone is a straightforward process.
Resource Planning – The Financial Analysis
Resource planning for your child after you are gone is a straightforward process.
Advocate – Expectations
This post is to help you think through what an Advocate(s) will be doing for your child. What should be the responsibilities and expectations?
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