I’ve always felt a real energy when I’m working with a couple on their financial future and both of them are fully engaged in the process. You can see it immediately. The conversations are better, the decisions are clearer, and progress feels more intentional. I’ve seen the difference it makes when money stops being an […]
View ArticleTrue wealth extends far beyond investments and balance sheets – it’s as much about the stories we leave behind and the wishes we honour. This time last year I headed to Belgium to compete in a bicycle race. Before I left, I mentioned the trip to one of my long-time clients during a routine […]
View ArticleBusiness owners, your company is your legacy—but is it protected? My grandfather co-founded Oatfield Sweets in 1930, growing it from a garden shed to a global brand. When he passed in 1972, his planning ensured his family’s financial security. Many entrepreneurs focus on growth but overlook planning for the unexpected. If you pass away suddenly, […]
View ArticleBereavement, Charitable Giving, Financial Planning, Inheritance Tax Planning, Legacy Planning
Swedish ‘death cleaning’ has gained popularity in recent years among folks who need some added structure to guide their spring cleaning. The idea is to approach decluttering with mindfulness about the mess you could leave behind for your loved ones if you don’t get your stuff in order. Of course, boxing up donations and filling […]
View ArticleBereavement, Financial Planning, Inheritance Tax Planning, Legacy Planning
Ensure Your Life Wishes Are Granted Through Effective Estate Planning Legacy planning is often the last piece folks tackle in their financial planning, because it’s the least appealing to think about. Planning for a robust nest egg that will keep you safe, secure, and fulfilled when you stop working? Fun! Deciding what to do […]
View ArticleHow to Spend More and Get More ROL in Retirement For many clients who spend their entire careers following a financial plan, saving and investing isn’t just a commitment, it’s a mindset. And it can be very challenging for the, to switch from a “saving” to a “spending” mindset once they do retire. It’s […]
View ArticleBereavement, Charitable Giving, Inheritance Tax Planning, Legacy Planning
Designing an estate plan that cares for your loved ones and makes a positive impact on the world isn’t as simple as deciding who gets how much of what. Your answers to these three questions will help you weigh your family’s unique dynamics and your values as you lay the foundation for a generational legacy. […]
View ArticleThe need for generous people is at an all-time high right now. The pandemic has created economic and health care challenges that continue to stretch our resources. Millions of people are out of work, struggling to pay their bills and feed their families. Social justice movements have shone a light on problems we’ll all need […]
View ArticleThe holiday season might not seem like an ideal time to have a serious conversation with your immediate family. All that shopping, decorating, cooking, and celebrating can be time-consuming and stressful enough. But if you’re nearing retirement age and your children are becoming more independent, the holidays might be your best shot at getting everyone […]
View ArticleWhy work when you can travel, play, sleep in, and … Umm … Sleep some more? That’s both the promise and the dilemma of the popular Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) movement. FIRE folks spend minimally and save and invest maximally in order to get to retirement asap. Some millennials are going so far as […]
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