All too often in my career, I have walked alongside a female client as she navigated the unimaginable—her spouse had passed away and there was a financial puzzle to piece together amidst her grief. Read more…
Conducting Due Diligence on Assisted Living and Nursing Home Facilities: 50+ Questions to Ask
When I am lucky enough to have worked with a client for decades and they transition into various phases of life, it’s not uncommon for my role as a Wealth Manager to extend beyond dollars and cents into giving advice on personal matters. Read more…
Protecting Your Post Divorce Finances With Appropriate Planning
Despite recent downward trends, the facts are stark: More than 689,000 people divorced in 2021. These high numbers reveal a fundamental truth: Every year, hundreds of thousands of Americans discover just how complicated divorce finances can be. As a result, there are multiple questions to answer. Read more…
5 Steps to Manage Money from Sudden Wealth
Unless you’re independently wealthy, you probably receive an income for work you perform at your job. Read more…
No, You (Probably) Don't Need Permanent Life Insurance
Nearly everyone needs life insurance, but it’s easy to end up with a bad policy. That’s not your fault. It happens because of predatory sales tactics that are often used by people who sell insurance. Read more…
Considerations When Planning for Retirement: Unexpected Healthcare Expenses
I often tell people that I lived a Norman Rockwell childhood. My parents provided a home full of love and encouragement. Our grandparents lived nearby and most of our extended family lived within a 30-minute drive. We celebrated holidays, birthdays, and often gathered for no reason at all. As a Read more…
The Case Against Permanent Life Insurance
Nearly everyone needs life insurance, but it’s easy to end up with a bad policy. Read more…
