Nelson Financial Planning

Nelson Financial Planning We help you change your life with a successful financial plan that integrates your retirement, tax strategy, and legacy planning.

Family owned and operated since 1984 with a tradition of producing superior investment results. Changing lives through successful planning

What Guides Us? Integrity: Put your needs first by always acting ethically as a Certified Financial Fiduciary
Knowledge: Give thoughtful and intelligent guidance about financial, tax and retirement matters throughout all stages of life
Responsiveness: Provide timely, proactive communication and operate efficiently
Consistency: Provide consistent, time-tested advice in an inconsistent world
Results: Achieve superior investment results through active management

How We Do It? We believe in the power of personal human contact
and treat you with the utmost respect. We only recommend investments that we own personally. We develop lifelong relationships with you by providing genuine and personalized advice. We seek to minimize investment expenses and taxes. Offering securities through Nelson Ivest Brokerage Services, Inc, Member FINRA, MSRB & SIPC. Advisory services offered through Nelson Advisory Services, Inc. Please note that these broadcasts are intended for general informational purposes only as individual situations may vary. The views expressed are those of the speaker and are subject to change at any time. Statements made should not be relied upon as a recommendation or solicitation. When discussed, past performance is no guarantee or indication of future results.

Your health portfolio is going to determine how much of your financial portfolio you actually get to use and enjoy. That...
10/09/2026

Your health portfolio is going to determine how much of your financial portfolio you actually get to use and enjoy. That is Joel Garris's case for treating health as a financial planning issue, and in this segment, he gives five questions to ask yourself.

Your health portfolio is going to determine how much of your financ...

The theft loss deduction used to give scam victims a way to write off stolen money as part of their itemized deductions....
10/07/2026

The theft loss deduction used to give scam victims a way to write off stolen money as part of their itemized deductions. Since 2018, Joel says, that ability has been "super, super narrow," and money taken out of an IRA to pay a scammer still becomes taxable income.

Also in this episode: what investors should not do in midterm season, and five questions to ask about your health in retirement.

The theft loss deduction used to give scam victims a way to write o...

Why bond funds lose value when interest rates rise is the part every investor already knows — it's the second half of th...
10/01/2026

Why bond funds lose value when interest rates rise is the part every investor already knows — it's the second half of the story that almost nobody finishes. 📉 With long-term Treasury yields at their highest since 2004, Chet Cowart walks through the MFS hypothetical where the bond portfolio that fell hardest in year one finished roughly $20,000 ahead by year 10.

Why bond funds lose value when interest rates rise is the part ever...

If you're wondering what to do if your bank account is hacked, the first hour matters more than anything else you do aft...
09/30/2026

If you're wondering what to do if your bank account is hacked, the first hour matters more than anything else you do afterward. Scammers now run a small "test" transaction to see if it clears — then come back for the big one. 🚨 Joel Garris and Chet Cowart walk through the exact 10-step playbook, then explain why long-term Treasury yields at their highest since 2004 are actually the second half of a bond story most investors never hear.

If you're wondering what to do if your bank account is hacked, the ...

🎉 We’re proud to share that Nelson Financial Planning has once again been nominated for Best Financial Planner in the 20...
09/29/2026

🎉 We’re proud to share that Nelson Financial Planning has once again been nominated for Best Financial Planner in the 2026 Best of Winter Park competition!

We are incredibly grateful for the trust and support of our clients, friends, and community. If we've made a positive impact on your financial journey, we would be honored to have your vote!

🗳️ Vote here: https://www.winterpark.org/best-of-winter-park/voting/

Thank you for your continued support. We truly appreciate being part of such an amazing community. ❤️

Should investors worry about AI? 🤖 Researchers inside the industry are warning that advanced AI could outrun our ability...
09/23/2026

Should investors worry about AI? 🤖 Researchers inside the industry are warning that advanced AI could outrun our ability to control it, and the headlines have reached what Joel Garris calls "a fever pitch." Before you rethink your portfolio because of it, listen to what history says about the last three times a generation was sure its newest technology would end the world.

Should investors worry about AI? 🤖 Researchers inside the industry ...

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