Wealth Management

Financial Resilience in Times of Grief: The Value of a Trusted Advisor After Spousal Loss

Financial Resilience in Times of Grief: The Value of a Trusted Advisor After Spousal Loss

Losing a spouse is undoubtedly one of life's most challenging and emotionally devastating experiences. The grief and emotional turmoil that follow can be overwhelming. Practical matters like financial stability may seem insignificant at the time, but they are crucial for the long-term well-being of the surviving partner.

Transparency Matters: The Advantages of Fee-Only Financial Planning

Transparency Matters: The Advantages of Fee-Only Financial Planning

Navigating the world of financial planning can be confusing and overwhelming. Financial advisors offer various models and compensation structures, making it difficult for consumers to make an informed choice.

Two popular models are the commission-based and fee-only models. However, when it comes to transparency and unbiased advice, there are advantages to fee-only financial planning, which provides much-needed clarity in your relationship with your financial planner.

The Times, They are A'Changin'

The Times, They are A'Changin'

Bob Dylan’s classic anthem, “The Times They Are A-Changin’,” released in 1964 seems as applicable today as it was 50-plus years ago. But the pace of change has been amplified. A 2015 report by McKinsey & Co. stated, “The pace of change is happening at 10x the speed of the first industrial revolution and the power is 300 times, which equals 3,000 times the impact of the second industrial revolution than the first one.” I think many people would agree.