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What we need today is economic & financial perspective

by Dave Conley on May 6, 2023.

As a financial planner with 25 years of experience, I understand that investing can be daunting, especially in uncertain times. With recent news of bank financial distress, it's natural for many clients to feel anxious about the safety of their investments. However, I'm here to assure you that the US economy, markets, and financial system are resilient, and there's no need to panic.

Are You Taking Advantage of All Your Financial Advisor’s Services?

by Randy Chalmers on May 5, 2023.

A financial advisor is an invaluable asset to managing your finances and providing you with personalized advice specifically for you. When you begin your relationship with your financial advisor you tend to have many face-to-face interactions as the long-term relationship is being established. Once a plan is in place the meetings slow down, but don’t...

Roth IRA / Roth 401(k) Are They the Same?

by Randy Chalmers on April 25, 2023.

Employer-sponsored retirement plans offering a Roth 401(k) have been slow to adapt to offering the Roth 401(k) alternative to their participants. In 2011 only 49% of plans included a Roth 401(k) option, however, in 2021 that number spiked to 88%. Although subtle, there are some differences between a Roth 401(k) and a Roth IRA we...

Are you watching Financial Pornography?

by Dave Conley on April 21, 2023.

Cable and online financial news (for the average investor) can also be overwhelming and cause investors to make mistakes. The term I use for this news is “Financial Pornography”. I can think of many bad decisions made by viewers of financial porn but narrowed it down to four mistakes the average investor is likely to...

We have been here before.

by Dave Conley on April 7, 2023.

As a professional investor for almost 30 years, I rely on my own experiences to help guide my investment approach.  Every crisis is different, but they often have things in common. The financial crisis of 2007-2008 was a difficult time for many investors, with stocks and bonds experiencing significant losses. While it’s impossible to predict...

Retirement Spending

by Dave Conley on March 3, 2023.

Retirement is a stage of life that everyone looks forward to, after years of hard work and saving. However, the key to a happy retirement is having enough money to sustain you during this phase of your life. One of the most important decisions you will make during your retirement is how much of your savings you can safely spend each year. In this blog post, we will outline the top 5 retirement spending strategies that retirees can use to plan their retirement spending.

Another Blog about Cars…

by Randy Chalmers on February 24, 2023.

I had a meeting with an individual today, and they brought up a great point I’d like to share. Before retiring, he was a teacher and would talk to his students about being fiscally responsible. He would explain to them that the first purchase a college graduate makes is normally a car. Now buying a...

It’s not just about the money.

by Dave Conley on February 24, 2023.

I ask potential clients to describe their version of financial freedom (or financial peace) and how we can help them achieve this goal. It’s extremely common for the answers to center on some sort of financial/investment success metric. Stuff like:• Increase my investment returns to 10% a year consistently with minimal risk.• Pay off all...

How investing is like following a treasure map

by Dave Conley on February 9, 2023.

Investing can often feel like a daunting task, especially for those just starting out. But with the right approach, it can be a rewarding and fulfilling journey. One way to think about investing is to see it as following a treasure map. With every step along the way, you'll encounter challenges and obstacles, but if you keep your eye on the prize, you'll eventually reach the reward at the end.