by Andrew Rabon on March 13, 2026.
How do you reconcile your head and your heart when the two seem at odds—especially when money is involved?
by Dave Conley on February 16, 2026.
Comparing finances to others can distract families from their true goals. Values-based financial planning helps create clarity, confidence, and long-term financial peace.
by Andrew Rabon on January 30, 2026.
When markets feel gloomy, and headlines grow louder, an advisor helps separate noise from reality
by Dave Conley on January 16, 2026.
One of the biggest questions families ask is simple but important: What’s the best way to pass assets to loved ones after we’re gone? Two common tools are Transfer-on-Death (TOD) designations and trusts. Both can work well—but they do very different jobs. Transfer-on-Death (TOD): Simple and Direct A Transfer-on-Death designation lets you name who receives...
by Andrew Rabon on January 2, 2026.
Financial markets, news, social media, and even the church potluck are saturated with commentary. Intelligence and information are common; discipline is scarce.
by Dave Conley on December 19, 2025.
In my 50 years of life, the Christmas season has changed — not only for me personally, but in society as a whole. What was once a tradition-focused, family- and community-oriented season has slowly shifted into something more secular and convenience-driven. Here are my memories of Christmas over the past five decades — the trends,...
by Andrew Rabon on November 20, 2025.
You’ve probably been on a road trip with a gaggle of kids before and heard the question, “Are we there yet?” Whether they were your own children, nieces and nephews, or maybe it was you asking when you were a kid, it’s a familiar concept. When you’re on a road trip, the question banging around...
by Dave Conley on November 14, 2025.
If you’re getting close to retirement—or just recently entered it—here’s a simple question: Do you have a written financial plan for your retirement? Transamerica did a survey of baby boomers and found that their top two retirement fears are both financial. The good news? Those fears can often be addressed with a clear, written retirement...
by Andrew Rabon on October 31, 2025.
When it comes to investing, stories can be powerful. A good story can make people excited, confident, or even a little fearful — and those emotions can move the market just as much as company performance does. When that happens, people start buying or selling based on headlines and hype rather than what a company is actually worth.
by Andrew Rabon on October 24, 2025.
Baseball Hall of Famer Yogi Berra once said, “Baseball is 90% mental; the other half is physical.” The same can be said about money and investing — 90% of it is behavior, and the other “half” is knowledge.