By Adam K. Wright, CFA®, CFP® As you learn how to become a better investor, you’ll likely come across some key tenets of successful investing: buy...
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Keys to Reviewing Fresh Tax Returns
By Adam K. Wright, CFA®, CFP® As the tax season winds down, many people are eager to put away their tax returns and forget about the topic until...
The Top 5 Financial Planning Challenges in the First 10 Years of Retirement
By Adam K. Wright, CFA®, CFP® Retirement marks a new chapter in life that brings unprecedented change. With the ending of a regular paycheck and...
Why Different Accounts Matter and Funding Your IRAs
By Adam K. Wright, CFA®, CFP® If you’ve paid enough attention to people talking about investments, you’ve likely heard the phrase “Don’t put...
SECURE 2.0: Retirement Changes You Need to Know
By Adam K. Wright, CFA®, CFP® The U.S. is experiencing a retirement crisis, with only 75% of non-retirees having any retirement savings and just 40%...
SVB & Signature Bank Collapsed: Why Banks Fail & What Now
By Adam K. Wright, CFA®, CFP® Banks play a vital role in the economy, providing individuals and businesses with access to cash, credit, and other...
Retirement Planning With the End in Mind
By Adam K. Wright, CFA®, CFP® When you’re within five to ten years of retirement, it’s quite common (and smart) to focus on your savings and...
4 Reasons to Think Twice About Retiring Later in Life
By Adam K. Wright, CFA®, CFP® Many people dream of retiring at a certain age, but will your growing needs always align with your numbers?...
Building a Balance Sheet That Has ALL Your Assets & Liabilities
By Adam K. Wright, CFA®, CFP® Any financial adviser will tell you that the personal balance sheet is a crucial part of understanding your overall...
Inflation’s Impact on Your Retirement Plan
By Adam K. Wright, CFA®, CFP® Inflation was a big buzz word in 2022, and for good reason. It affects purchasing power, and can setback retirement...
Entering the Retirement Redzone: How a Good Fiduciary Adviser Adds Value
By Adam K. Wright, CFA®, CFP® Thinking about retirement is equal parts thrilling and terrifying. How do you know if you have enough money saved?...
How to Maximize Your Charitable Giving
By Adam K. Wright, CFA®, CFP® When it comes to financial and retirement planning, charitable giving is an important component of the legacy you may...
Year-End Financial Planning Checklist
By Adam K. Wright, CFA®, CFP® With the holiday season upon us, many people are looking forward to the fresh start of a new year. Even though you may...
Why I Became a Financial Adviser
By Kyle Beckhusen, CFP®, CLU People who enjoy working with numbers don’t always enjoy working with other people. They usually prefer to work behind...
2023 Social Security Changes and Guide to Filing for Benefits
By Adam K. Wright, CFA®, CFP® The Social Security Administration just announced an 8.7% increase in 2023. That’s right, as the stock and bond...
What You Should Know About Choosing a Medicare Plan
By Adam K. Wright, CFA®, CFP® There is a lot to do to prepare for retirement. A key item on every retiree’s checklist is enrolling in Medicare....
The Best Parts of Compounding Interest Happen at the End
By Adam K. Wright, CFA®, CFP® A major tool when it comes to retirement planning is your investment portfolio. When planning for the long term,...
The Cost of Putting Off Financial Planning
By Adam K. Wright, CFA®, CFP® Planning for retirement takes a long runway. Waiting for conditions to improve or until you make a little more can...