
Pros and Cons of Hiring a Financial Advisor: What You Need to Know
Written by Brad Cast, RFC®, Wealth Manager & Partner In the world of personal finance, many people turn to financial advisors to help them make...

4 Things You Can Do to ‘Recession-Proof’ Your Retirement
Written by Kirk Wilkerson, CIMA®, CFF, Regional Director & Partner Many of us have a specific time by which we'd like to retire, such as...

8 Helpful Financial Planning Tips for a Great End of Year Review
Decisions are best made with a little time for reflection, good information, and advice from experienced professionals. These final weeks of the year are a...

How to Find a Financial Advisor Who is Truly Client-Centric
Written by: Joe Cilley, CFP®, Regional Director of Financial Planning Recently I saw an online profile of an advisor claiming to be “the easiest advisor...

Wealth Planning for Age 90, 100 – and Beyond
Thanks to medical technology advances, we’re living longer and in better health than ever. Some experts—like Harvard University Professor of Genetics David Sinclair, author of...

Social Security Guide
Written by: Tony Pitzer, CFP®, Partner, Wealth Manager If you’re at the beginning or middle of your working career, you may not have given much...

Financial Planning Checklist: 8 Essential Components
Written by Andy Lubben, Regional Director | Partner We all know how important financial planning is. A financial plan acts as a guide as you...

Making Sense of Medicare and Planning for a Healthy Retirement
Written by: Scott Crowe, Wealth Manager & Partner Planning for retirement calls for individuals to clarify their vision regarding future lifestyles and activities. With the...

How a Practical Risk Evaluation May Improve Your Investment Portfolio
Building your wealth is a constant balancing act between adopting new growth opportunities and hedging your portfolio against risk. You want to get the best...

15 Best States to Retire in a Tax-Efficient Way
Even if you have substantial savings that will see you through your retirement years, you still need to make sure you are getting the most...