Garland & Greenwood Wealth Advisors

10/08/2026

Financial planning shouldn’t be something you wait to start until you’re wealthy.

Young professionals are making some of the biggest financial decisions of their lives—managing student loans, buying a first home, building a career, starting a family, investing, and saving for retirement.

Yet many don’t have enough invested to meet the minimums required by a traditional financial advisor.

We’re changing that.

Garland & Greenwood Wealth Advisors is introducing a subscription-based financial planning service designed for young investors and professionals.
For an affordable monthly subscription, you can have access to professional financial planning and ongoing guidance to help you:
✓ Build a personalized financial plan
✓ Create a strategy for saving and managing debt
✓ Make smarter investment decisions
✓ Plan for retirement early
✓ Review insurance and manage financial risks
✓ Stay on track as your life and career change
You don’t need to have a million dollars to start making million-dollar decisions.
Start planning now. Build wealth over time. Create the future you imagine.
Interested in learning more? Call Garland & Greenwood Wealth Advisors to get started.

501-954-7776

09/28/2026

For more than 20 years, a chart has hung on the wall in my office.

Over the years, I’ve asked countless people who have looked at it the same question:

What is more important—your present plan or your future dreams?

If you had invested $2,382 in the S&P 500 the day I hung that chart on the wall, today you would have approximately $25,500 to put toward the dream you had back then.

But here’s the number that really gets my attention:

If you had invested $2,382 every January through 2026, you would have accumulated approximately $304,350.

Over those 22 years, investors have lived through the financial crisis, recessions, wars, elections, a global pandemic, inflation, rising interest rates, market corrections, and countless headlines that gave us reasons to worry.

At almost any point along the way, you could have found a reason to get out of the market.

That’s why this chart is still on my wall.

It reminds me that today’s headlines shouldn’t cause us to lose sight of tomorrow’s dreams.

Financial planning isn’t simply about managing money or reacting to markets. It’s about understanding what you want your money to accomplish and building a disciplined plan to help you get there.

Keep your future dreams in mind when making your current plans.

Bill Criswell

09/02/2026

We had a great time supporting Bills Alma Mater today. It was great to see old friends! Go Tigers!!

08/11/2026

What a great time in San Diago at the LPL Financial Focus conference. We always come home reenergized and ready to serve our clients and friends.

07/07/2026

As incredibly important as estate planning is, it can be easily overlooked. Swipe to take a look at the 4 key pillars of estate planning 📜💼

Remember, it's never too early or too late to make prudent financial arrangements! If you have any questions about estate planning, feel free to reach out.

06/18/2026

06/16/2026

“What the Fed's Interest Rate Decision Means for Your Financial Plan”

The Federal Reserve is in focus this week, with markets watching its latest rate decision and comments from new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. Inflation has recently moved back above 4%, creating uncertainty about whether rates will stay higher for longer.

The biggest financial headline this week isn't a stock—it's the Federal Reserve.
While many people focus on whether rates go up or down, the bigger question is: "How should I adjust my financial plan?"
Here are 3 things to consider:

✅ Review cash and savings rates
✅ Revisit bond allocations and duration risk
✅ Avoid making emotional investment decisions based on headlines

A sound financial plan should work whether rates rise, fall, or stay the same.

06/09/2026

🚀 Exciting News from Garland & Greenwood Wealth Advisors!

We're thrilled to introduce our new **GGWA Client Portal**, powered by Black Diamond, a leader in wealth management technology.

Soon, you'll have secure, convenient access to your financial life anytime, anywhere. With the new portal, you can:

✅ View your portfolio and account balances
✅ Securely share and organize important documents
✅ Access valuable financial insights
✅ Connect directly with our team

Keep an eye on your inbox over the next few days for instructions on how to get started.

We're committed to providing you with the tools and technology to stay informed, organized, and connected to your financial future.

05/29/2026

Our team is here to help protect and manage the wealth you’ve worked so hard to build. We design personalized strategies to help protect your assets from market volatility, taxes, and unexpected risks, while creating opportunities for lasting growth.

You deserve seamless planning that brings together estate protection, diverse investments, and thoughtful legacy planning. From navigating complex portfolios to helping design a strategy for legacy protection, we are here to help you.

Give our team a call today, and we can get started.

05/28/2026

With oil prices continuing to fluctuate, many are wondering what’s driving the changes and why energy markets seem to impact so many parts of everyday life. Oil is deeply tied to the global economy, so geopolitical events, supply concerns, and market uncertainty can quickly affect businesses, consumers, and financial markets worldwide. Swipe to learn more.

As always, if you have questions about your financial plan or investments, please do not hesitate to contact us. We’re here to help and will continue monitoring market and economic developments closely as conditions evolve.