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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…

How a Market Correction Might Affect Your Retirement Plan 

By Marissa Barnhill | May 9, 2025

Market corrections are a normal part of investing, but they can feel anything but normal when you’re relying on your savings for retirement. For retirees or those nearing retirement, the timing and frequency of market corrections can carry added significance. Unlike younger investors who have time to wait out the…

Turning a Dream into a Business: Why Financial Planning Matters 

By Marissa Barnhill | May 2, 2025

Many people have ideas they revisit over time—a business to start, a creative pursuit to explore, or a different kind of career they hope to try one day. For women in particular, these aspirations often compete with responsibilities related to family, work, and caregiving. As a result, personal goals are…

Is It Time to Rethink Your Retirement Income Strategy?

By Marissa Barnhill | April 25, 2025

April is Financial Literacy Month—a timely reminder to check in on your financial well-being. Just as many people use spring as an opportunity to tidy up their homes, this season also presents a valuable chance to revisit your retirement plan. One area that deserves regular attention? Your retirement income strategy. …

How to Rebalance Your Portfolio for the Second Half of the Year

By Marissa Barnhill | April 17, 2025

The financial landscape shifts throughout the year, influenced by economic conditions, market movements, and changes in personal financial priorities. Whether interest rates have changed, certain asset classes have outperformed, or your risk tolerance needs to be adjusted, reviewing a portfolio periodically can help keep it aligned with long-term objectives.  Portfolio…

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