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Next Steps After a Loved One Passes: Financial and Legal Considerations 

By Marissa Barnhill | July 3, 2025

Losing someone close to you often brings a wave of emotions that can feel hard to sort through. While each person experiences grief in their own way, many families also find themselves facing a long list of decisions in the days and weeks that follow. From funeral planning to managing…

Social Security for Women: Why Timing and Strategy Matter 

By Marissa Barnhill | June 27, 2025

Social Security isn’t always top of mind, but for many women, it plays a key role in retirement. It’s one of the few income sources that continues throughout life, and the way you choose to claim it can affect how much you receive over time.  Despite that, a lot of…

Are You Missing Key Areas in a Financial Plan? Here’s How to Find Out 

By Marissa Barnhill | June 20, 2025

When it comes to financial planning, certain areas tend to attract more attention than others. Investments often take center stage, while other parts of a plan (like tax strategy, income structure, risk management, and estate considerations) may receive less focus. It’s not uncommon for these areas to slip under the…

Wealth Management for High-Income Households: 6 Pillars You Should Understand 

By Marissa Barnhill | June 13, 2025

Higher income often brings added complexity. Along with greater financial opportunity comes a wider range of decisions, responsibilities, and considerations.  For many high-income households, planning tends to center around investments. While that’s an important area, other parts of a financial strategy, like tax planning, income structure, estate considerations, and risk…

What Does a Truly Comprehensive Wealth Plan Look Like? 

By Marissa Barnhill | June 6, 2025

When most people think about financial planning, investments often come to mind first. While investment strategy is a key component, it represents just one part of a much broader picture.  Comprehensive wealth planning takes a more holistic view. It involves coordinating multiple areas of your financial life to help you…

Divorce and Finances: What to Know About Money During a Major Life Transition 

By Marissa Barnhill | May 30, 2025

Divorce often brings emotional and logistical challenges, but it also carries significant financial implications. This is especially true for individuals divorcing later in life, a trend sometimes referred to as “gray divorce.” As more couples over the age of fifty choose to separate, questions around housing, retirement accounts, income sources,…

Opportunities for Financial Planning During Market Volatility  

By Marissa Barnhill | May 23, 2025

Market ups and downs are a normal part of the investing experience, but that doesn’t make them any less unsettling. A market correction, often defined as a short-term drop of 10% or more in a major index, can prompt concern for investors at any stage.  These periods of uncertainty can…

5 Questions to Ask Your Advisor During a Market Downturn 

By Marissa Barnhill | May 16, 2025

Market downturns can stir up a mix of emotions—from uncertainty about what’s next to concern about how your long-term financial plan may be affected. It’s normal to feel unsettled when the headlines are unpredictable and investment values shift.  During these times, it can be helpful to slow down and focus…

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