Strategic Thinking & Life

How Do We Choose the Investment Strategies We Use? (Part 1 of 2 )

How Do We Choose the Investment Strategies We Use? (Part 1 of 2 )

Does it seem like there’s been an extra level of uncertainty lately, threatening your investment plans? If you’re seeking clarity, the daily spew of financial commentary won’t help. To cut past the clutter, let’s revisit our investment selection process. Reviewing the steps involved speaks to the importance of looking past today’s unsettling news in pursuit of your greater goals.

Update to Ukraine, Remaining in the Market and Diversification

Update to Ukraine, Remaining in the Market and Diversification

We continue to see this war rage on, taking the inevitable, somewhat random, and horrible path that wars always do. But, because we're advisors, we want to take a step back and illustrate how being "in the market" and being diversified is very important, even (and especially) during volatile times.

Healing What Hurts: The Essential Role of a Financial Therapist

Healing What Hurts: The Essential Role of a Financial Therapist

As financial advisors, we help people attain financial independence. Usually, our personalized planning conversations are enough to help them establish a healthy, happy relationship with their money. However sometimes, we uncover bigger pain points we need to move past before we can move on. Read More >

Fighter Planes and Market Turmoil

Fighter Planes and Market Turmoil

Have you been reading the daily headlines—watching markets stall, recover, and dip once again? If so, you may be wondering whether there’s anything you can do to avoid the motion sickness.

Six Financial Best Practices for Year-End 2021

Six Financial Best Practices for Year-End 2021

Believe it or not, another year has rounded third base, and is dashing toward home plate. That said, there’s still time to make a few good plays in 2021, while positioning yourself to score more in the year ahead. Here are six financial best practices for the record books.

It’s Time to Get Reacquainted with Survivorship Life Insurance

It’s Time to Get Reacquainted with Survivorship Life Insurance

With the $3.5 trillion dollar infrastructure bill facing a reconciliation vote, high income earners and the ultra wealthy are clearly in the crosshairs of tax hikes, putting the need for estate liquidity back on the forefront of transfer tax planning. Read More >

Tax Planning in Turbulent Times - Part 2: Tax-Wise Investment Techniques

Tax Planning in Turbulent Times - Part 2: Tax-Wise Investment Techniques

Your tax-planning techniques matter at least as much as the tools. They’re also more enduring—especially if you combine them into a unified strategy across your varied financial interests.

Is Inflation Haunting Your Financial Dreams? Part 1: What We Know

Is Inflation Haunting Your Financial Dreams? Part 1: What We Know

Has the specter of inflation got you spooked? Recent headlines are filled with sightings. In this two-part series, let’s take a closer look at what to make of all the commentary, and what you can do about it as an investor.

Is Relocating in Retirement Right for You?

Is Relocating in Retirement Right for You?

Moving is a big decision during any stage of life, but there are important considerations to keep in mind if you’re thinking about picking up and starting new in retirement. Ask yourself these questions to help clarify if relocating is the right move for you.

8-Steps to Help You Prepare for a Personal Health Crisis

8-Steps to Help You Prepare for a Personal Health Crisis

Making critical financial or health care choices now, can ensure you and your loved ones know what to do and when, and have essential information when it’s needed most. Read More >