A Financial Advisor Can Make a Big Difference in Achieving Your Financial Goals
By Brent Burke, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, CASL®, RICP®, Partner and Private Wealth Advisor
December 2024
When it comes to financial decisions, there is no better guide than a financial advisor. Choosing the right trusted advisor is the start of a long-lasting relationship that can greatly benefit you for the rest of your life and put you on the path toward reaching your financial goals.
You May Spend More in Retirement Than Expected
Featuring Justin Neal, CEO, Partner and Private Wealth Advisor, CFP®, MSFS, ChFC®, CLU®, CASL®
December 2024
CEO, Partner, and Private Wealth Advisor Justin Neal CFP®, MSFS, ChFC®, CLU®, CASL® shares with MarketWatch the majority of working pre-retirees and baby boomers think they’ll need the same or more monthly income in retirement.
Are all millionaires confident in their financial plans?
Featuring Justin Neal, CEO, Partner and Private Wealth Advisor, CFP®, MSFS, ChFC®, CLU®, CASL®
September 2024
According to Northwestern Mutual’s 2024 Planning & Progress Study, nearly half of the millionaires surveyed believe their financial plans need improvement. Neal shares the confidence and clarity a financial advisor can provide through comprehensive planning.
Hidden Gems: Meet Steven Carroll of Sozo Private Wealth
By Steven Carroll, CFP®, RICP®, ChFC®, Partner and Private Wealth Advisor
August 2024
Steven Carroll shares an inside look on his journey to the career, challenges he’s experienced, and his perspective as a key leader for Sozo Private Wealth.
There's A Disconnect Between The Generations When It Comes To Inheritance
Featuring Justin Neal, CEO, Partner and Private Wealth Advisor, CFP®, MSFS, ChFC®, CLU®, CASL®
August 2024
Interviewed by Financial Advisor, Justin Neal shares insights on the importance of involving a trusted advisor in facilitating conversations on generational wealth transfers within families. When it comes to helping the younger generations learn more about finances, advisors can help, according to Neal.
The Great Wealth Transfer is set to be a $90 trillion disappointment—especially for millennials
Featuring Justin Neal, CEO, Partner and Private Wealth Advisor, CFP®, MSFS, ChFC®, CLU®, CASL®
August 2024
It turns out that all young adults might be inheriting nothing more than their parents’ tendency to fall asleep while watching TV or walk five feet ahead of their children on a family vacation. Quirks are easy, but getting money passed down seems to be a different and much trickier story.
Many Gen Zers Have $0 Saved for Retirement: What This Means for Long-Term Wealth
Featuring Steven Carroll, CFP®, RICP®, ChFC®, Partner and Private Wealth Advisor
February 2024
A recent GOBankingRates survey of adults in America revealed that more than 25% of Gen Z haven’t started saving for retirement.
Difficult > Complex
By Justin Neal, CEO, Partner and Private Wealth Advisor, CFP®, MSFS, ChFC®, CLU®, CASL®
July 2024
Recently, I had a conversation with a friend and mentor. He reminded me that I should focus on doing the difficult, not the complex.
Navigating College Costs
By Kyle Brady, Financial Planning Specialist, CFP®
May 2024
These days I am reflecting a lot on the things I wish someone had told a younger version of myself about navigating the cost of college. As the father of a 10-month-old, I realize that before I know it, my son will be in college, so I am thinking a lot about his future and what I can do to help him.
First Home Purchase
By Chris Hughes, Financial Planning Analyst
May 2024
My wife and I just conquered one of the biggest – and most expensive – ventures people go through in life: buying our first home. This is a unique experience where you build up a nice cushion of cash then suddenly spend it all!
Permission to Ignore the Chatter
By Laura Swafford, Financial Planning Specialist, CFP
May 2024
I overheard an interesting conversation a few weeks ago at a dinner party. I visited some friends who were hosting a group of people I had just met. At one point, the conversation turned to finance and the infamous topic of "How much money do you need to retire?"
Getting vs. Staying Wealthy
By Justin Neal, CEO, Partner and Private Wealth Advisor, CFP®, MSFS, ChFC®, CLU®, CASL®
May 2024
Financially speaking, I enjoy years like 2023…there are always surprises, but last year the surprises were mostly friendly ones! As we begin April, (I know you have all been looking forward to Financial Literacy Month!) I find myself reflecting on Chapter 5 in “The Psychology of Money” by Morgan Housel. This chapter is about what it takes to get wealthy and what it takes to stay wealthy.