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02/6/2026
Written by: Deborah Cartisser If we, as rational, intelligent beings, are aware of our mortality, why is it that most of us are unprepared for our own deaths? As a financial advisor,...
02/3/2026
Money isn’t just about numbers. It’s about the freedom to live the life you choose, the security to support those you love, and the confidence to walk through each decade with purpose....
01/29/2026
Explore the key financial moves to make at every stage of life. From building a strong foundation in your 20s to confidently navigating retirement in your 60s and beyond, this session provides...
01/26/2026
Overview A core component of any 401(k) recordkeeper transition is the transfer of plan assets. Assets are typically transferred in one of two ways: Liquidated and “mapped” into comparable investments at the...
01/26/2026
Well-run retirement plan committees do more than “check the box.” They provide documented, thoughtful oversight of the plan on behalf of participants and beneficiaries. A consistent meeting agenda not only improves governance,...
01/22/2026
We are all likely to face long-term care needs as we age and the costs can be significant. How can those expenses be covered well into our 80s and beyond without creating...
01/19/2026
The construction industry has long battled high turnover, driven by project-based schedules, seasonal work, and competition for skilled labor. While competitive pay, steady hours, and strong safety practices remain essential, many construction...
01/16/2026
A Quarter of Transitions The final three months of 2025 marked a definitive shift in market leadership. While the artificial intelligence (AI) frenzy that dominated the first half of the year faced...
01/5/2026
Written By: Carolyn Mullins Understanding Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a special savings account that provides tax advantages when you use it to pay for qualified medical...
01/5/2026
Written By: Deborah Cartisser McKinsey & Company’s newly released Women in the Workplace 2025 report paints a clear and concerning picture. For the first time in a decade, progress for women has...
12/18/2025
Many employers are told by their providers that their 401(k) plan has “free” or “no-cost” recordkeeping. While that phrase is common in the retirement industry, it is also misleading. Recordkeeping is never...
12/11/2025
We will walk through the majors pits and peaks of this fiscal year, while focusing specifically on: Market Returns Sectors and Assets Which Appear Overvalued/Undervalued Trends We See Developing How to protect...