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One of the things I've learned over the years is that people don't usually worry because they haven't saved enough.More ...
10/09/2026

One of the things I've learned over the years is that people don't usually worry because they haven't saved enough.

More often, they worry because they're not sure how all the pieces fit together.

That's what inspired us to create our Retirement Blind Spot Checklist.

It isn't designed to tell you whether you're ready for retirement. It's designed to help you think through some of the questions that are easy to overlook until retirement is just around the corner.

Take a few minutes to work through the checklist, and if a few of your answers are "I'm not sure," don't be discouraged. That's exactly what good planning conversations are for.

Download your free copy at the link in the comments.

(This content is for informational purposes only and is not investment, tax, or legal advice.)

Sometimes retirement looks like a really good cup of coffee in the backyard.Some longtime clients recently invited me ov...
10/06/2026

Sometimes retirement looks like a really good cup of coffee in the backyard.

Some longtime clients recently invited me over for morning coffee, and I left feeling more refreshed than coffee usually manages on its own.

Over the years, they've turned their backyard into a little oasis.

They have both contributed. He built the wood structure that anchors the garden. And she created beautiful art from blue glass bottles she's collected, along with a handmade water feature. And together, they've made it a place they genuinely enjoy spending time in... and sharing with other people.

It's easy to spend so much time preparing for retirement that we forget to picture the ordinary days we're preparing for.

Morning coffee.
Projects you finally have time for.
People around your table.
A backyard you've made your own.

Those ordinary things can make for a very meaningful life.

(This content is for informational purposes only and is not investment, tax, or legal advice.)

One of the things I've noticed over the years is that financial questions have a way of taking up more space than we rea...
10/02/2026

One of the things I've noticed over the years is that financial questions have a way of taking up more space than we realize.

When people are getting close to retirement, their minds are often full.

Have we saved enough?

When should we file for Social Security?

How will Medicare work?

Where will our income come from?

Those are good questions. They deserve thoughtful answers.

What I enjoy seeing is what happens after those questions begin to settle.

The conversations start changing.

People begin talking about the trips they want to take, the grandchildren they hope to spend more time with, or the volunteer work they've always wanted to do.

The money hasn't become less important.

It just isn't demanding all of their attention anymore.

That's one of the things I appreciate most about financial planning. It's not simply about organizing the numbers. It's about creating enough peace of mind that you have room to think about everything else.

(This content is for informational purposes only and is not investment, tax, or legal advice.)

A few weeks ago, it occurred to me that we hadn't seen several families from church in months.Between vacations, activit...
09/30/2026

A few weeks ago, it occurred to me that we hadn't seen several families from church in months.

Between vacations, activities, and everything else that seems to come with summer, somehow the people I most wanted to catch up with had become the ones I hadn't seen in far too long.

So instead of wondering when we'd all get together again, I asked a different question.

Why couldn't we host?

The answer was simple. We picked a date, started a group text, and decided on a taco bar so everyone could bring something.

As we sat around the table, I realized how much life had happened since we'd last been together. One couple is walking through cancer. Another family is navigating career changes. Others were simply grateful for an evening to slow down and reconnect.

By the end of the night, I found myself wondering why we'd waited so long.

It was a good reminder that sometimes community doesn't require an elaborate plan. It just needs someone willing to send the invitation.

(This content is for informational purposes only and is not investment, tax, or legal advice.)

If you receive an unexpected letter promising millions of dollars, pause before you celebrate.A scam that's circulated b...
09/28/2026

If you receive an unexpected letter promising millions of dollars, pause before you celebrate.

A scam that's circulated before is making the rounds again.

The letter appears to come from a law firm and claims someone with your last name passed away, leaving you a large life insurance policy.

The story sounds convincing.

It isn't true.

Scammers are hoping you'll respond with personal information or send money to claim an inheritance that doesn't exist.

A few reminders:

Don't respond.

Don't send money or personal information.

Report suspicious letters to http://ReportFraud.ftc.gov .

If something feels off, trust your instincts.

And if you ever receive something like this and want another opinion, we're always happy to help you sort through it.

(This content is for informational purposes only and is not investment, tax, or legal advice.)

Retirement isn't just about leaving work. It's about discovering what comes next.I recently met a woman who had retired ...
09/23/2026

Retirement isn't just about leaving work. It's about discovering what comes next.

I recently met a woman who had retired not long before our conversation.

She told me she didn't miss the meetings or the alarm clock.

She missed feeling like what she did every day mattered.

It reminded me that while most retirement planning starts with financial questions, it doesn't end there.

Yes, it's important to understand where your income will come from, how Medicare works, and whether you've saved enough.

But once those questions begin to settle, another one often takes their place.

What is this next season for?

One of the things I appreciate most about financial planning is that it creates space for that conversation. When the financial uncertainty quiets down, there's finally room to think about the life you're building beyond your career.

What do you think? If you're retired, what surprised you most about the transition? If retirement is still ahead of you, what are you looking forward to most?

(This content is for informational purposes only and is not investment, tax, or legal advice.)

If you’ve got about five years of working left, this one’s for you.Those five years will shape more of your retirement t...
09/16/2026

If you’ve got about five years of working left, this one’s for you.

Those five years will shape more of your retirement than the twenty before them did.

That sounds backwards. Twenty years of saving obviously did more for the balance.

But the balance was mostly time and consistency doing their thing. You’d already made those decisions back when you set it up.

The last five years are different, because that’s when the decisions get real and specific. When you actually stop, how the accounts get organized before you need them, where the income comes from in month one.

Most of that can’t be done well in a hurry. Five years gives you room to make choices instead of reacting to deadlines.

These five years could feel like a coast. You’re at peak earnings, the kids are launched, the mortgage is handled. Like the work is already finished.

It’s actually the most useful stretch you’ll get. Everything is still adjustable and you still have income to work with.

If you’re inside that window, what’s the decision you keep meaning to get to?

(This content is for informational purposes only and is not investment, tax, or legal advice.)

One of the things I hear often from clients isn't about investments or retirement accounts.It's about family. More speci...
09/13/2026

One of the things I hear often from clients isn't about investments or retirement accounts.

It's about family. More specifically, it’s about the time to be present for the people they love.

Grandparents Day is a reminder that some of life's greatest gifts aren't measured in dollars. They're measured in afternoons together, stories shared, traditions passed down, and memories made.

One of the hopes many people have for retirement is simply having more margin for those moments.

Whether you're already a grandparent, hoping to become one someday, or celebrating someone who has made a difference in your life, I hope today gives you a chance to enjoy time together.

Happy Grandparents Day.

Twenty-five years ago today, I was driving to my first day at a new job. I think most of us can still tell you exactly w...
09/11/2026

Twenty-five years ago today, I was driving to my first day at a new job. I think most of us can still tell you exactly where we were when we heard or saw the news.

2,977 people lost their lives that day. Their families have carried that loss for a quarter of a century. Those who witnessed the loss, first-hand, have also carried that for a quarter of a century.

This week, I talked to a dear client about her experience. She was at Tower 2 that day. Hearing her story brought a fresh and sober reminder of what our country went through that day and the days following.

When I visited the 9/11 museum a few years ago, one of the things that affected me the most, were the recordings of the phone calls. In their final minutes, so many people used the time they had to call the people they loved.

Today I'm holding those families and the first responders and all those affected, in my thoughts and prayers. If you have a moment, reach out to someone you love and tell them what they mean to you.

One of the biggest misconceptions about retirement planning is that if you've saved diligently, you've already answered ...
09/09/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions about retirement planning is that if you've saved diligently, you've already answered all the important questions.

In my experience, that's rarely the case.

Many couples have done an excellent job building their retirement savings.

What they haven't always had the opportunity to think through are questions like:

How will retirement income actually work?

What happens if one spouse dies first?

Have we thought through healthcare before Medicare?

What are we actually retiring to?

Those aren't failures.

They're simply conversations that often happen later.

We created a Retirement Blind Spot Checklist to help you think through some of the questions that don't always get asked until retirement is much closer.

It's free, and I hope you find it helpful. Find the link in comments.

(This content is for informational purposes only and is not investment, tax, or legal advice.)

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