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Steve Lear | Aug 20, 2025

Your Guide to Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs): What You Need to Know

Retirement Planning
Tax Planning
Learn the rules, deadlines, and tax strategies for Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) to avoid penalties and optimize your retirement income.
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Steve Lear | Aug 15, 2025

Planning Your Legacy: Begin With the End in Mind

Estate & Legacy Planning
Estate planning is the how; legacy planning is the why. So how do you start planning for your legacy while living your busy and fulfilling life?
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Steve Lear | Jul 31, 2025

Charitable Giving and Planning for Your Legacy

Charitable Giving
Estate & Legacy Planning
Unlock the power of charitable giving with confidence and strategic planning. Discover how charitable giving can shape your legacy.
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Steve Lear | Jul 7, 2025

Summer 2025 Market Commentary

Investments
Market Commentary
Don’t “Sell in May”
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Steve Lear | Jun 11, 2025

Mid-Year Financial Checkup: 7 Steps to Assess Your Progress

Financial Planning
Retirement Planning
One of the most empowering habits you can develop is regularly checking in on your financial goals.
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Steve Lear | Jun 11, 2025

Top Ten Reasons to Work with a Financial Planner in 2025

Financial Planning
Financial Fundamentals
Financial Literacy
Investment Management
For many, the idea of managing your finances – not just your budget, but your investment portfolio, taxes, and estate plan – is a daunting prospect.
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Steve Lear | Jun 10, 2025

Message From the President: Summer 2025

Message from the President
After several years of mostly smooth, quiet market growth, this spring saw a return of rather jagged, loud volatility.
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Steve Lear | May 19, 2025

Six Lessons You Need to Know From Morgan Housel’s Psychology of Money

Financial Literacy
Financial Planning
One of my favorite finance books of recent years is Morgan Housel’s Psychology of Money. This book gives real life examples...
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Steve Lear | May 8, 2025

Retirement Planning by Decade: What to Do in Your 20s, 30s, 40s, and Beyond

Retirement Planning
Start planning for retirement at any age. Explore smart, decade-by-decade strategies to save, invest, and prepare for a secure financial future.
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Steve Lear | Apr 11, 2025

Navigating Job Changes: A Guide to Managing Your 401(k) Plan

Retirement Planning
Investments
401(k) Planning
Changing jobs is a common part of most people’s career journey. Whether you're pursuing new opportunities...
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Steve Lear | Apr 11, 2025

Investment Management vs. Financial Planning: What’s the difference?

Financial Planning
Investment Management
Investment Management and Financial Planning have a lot in common.
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Steve Lear | Apr 4, 2025

Spring 2025 Market Commentary

Investments
Market Commentary
Tariffs Take Center Stage
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