Category: Role of an Advisor

The best prediction that I ever made was not a prediction at all. It was more of an observation. In the summer of 2019, I wrote about The Good Old Days and presented this idea: What if these are the days you will look back on and say “Remember when…?” As it turned out, compared […]

Biographies can produce sharp turns in the way we see ourselves and the agency that we have in the world. Reading about a great life lived, we often walk away saying “How could one person have done all that?” Two biographies stand out for having produced such moments for me: The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt […]

Did you know that the financial planning and advisory market is worth $59.2 billion in the US alone? This is not surprising as more people are genuinely concerned about their financial future. However, many people still don’t realize the importance of hiring a financial advisor. Handling financial matters can get complicated, especially as you approach important life […]

My path to becoming a financial advisor has not been a smooth one. However, it has afforded me life lessons that fuel my passion and the work I do for my clients. I have been challenged by my colleagues to author my origin story as a means of sharing those lessons as well as providing […]

I am a planner by nature, which makes sense considering my choice of profession. In addition to planning for the financial lives of clients, though, I also make time to plan for the success of our business. My partner, Katie Brown, and I believe that the best advisors and firms are intentional about how they […]

Why would a financial advisor host a podcast about leadership?  This year, I launched my new podcast called “Leading with Purpose”, where I interview leaders from different industries and backgrounds and help relate their experience to the financial decisions we all make. So, why does this matter for you as you plan and invest for […]

It started as a sneaking suspicion. Then it became a wistful conversation with your spouse on a long, tropical vacation. Now, you think it might be time to get serious about it. It’s time to sell your business. Who do you call first? A new financial advisor. The Epiphany “I have four advisors but I need […]

“I only write when inspiration strikes. Fortunately, it strikes at nine every morning.” -William Faulkner It is the one-year anniversary of my commitment to the most valuable professional habit benefitting clients: Writing. It took 15 years to figure out, but consistently writing and sharing may be the most important thing I do for our clients, […]

Have you ever seen the word ‘Emeritus’ after the name of a professional? Attorney, Emeritus. Shareholder, Emeritus. Professor, Emeritus.  It means that this person has retired but maintains an honorary role based on their lifetime of accomplishments.  One title you will rarely see: Financial Advisor, Emeritus. Why is that?  Financial advisors are facing a retirement […]