Author: Jonathan Harrison, CFP®

What is a Certified Kingdom Advisor®? October 10, 2026 By Joel Reimer, CFP®

When anyone can call themselves a Christian financial advisor, how can you know who to trust? Kin

A Season of Growth at Sound Stewardship  September 17, 2026 by Sound Stewardship Team

Every fall our team reflects on the year's highlights so far. As we head into the final quarter of 2026, this is some of what our team and their families have been up to. Team Milestones Every y

How to Upload Documents in the Client Portal  August 24, 2026 by Joel Reimer, CFP®

At Sound Stewardship, we provide a document vault within your client portal that can serve as a repository for documents for which you would like to have remote access. It also provides a secure way t

College Planning: A Year-by-Year Guide for Families  August 20, 2026 by Matt Syverson, CFP®

One of the biggest concerns our clients have is how to prepare for their children’s college expenses. We can relate! The parents in our office are acutely aware of rising higher education costs and ho

What is a Fiduciary?  August 10, 2026 by Joel Reimer, CFP®

Many people, when searching for a financial advisor, ask if we are fiduciaries. First, it’s helpful to understand what a fiduciary is. I’ll also explain why it matters for you when choosing a financia

Avoid This Estate Planning Mistake That Cost My Family Millions  August 5, 2026 by Jonathan Harrison, CFP®

I never met my Uncle Hank. To be honest, I don’t ever remember even hearing about him. But his death caused quite a stir in my family.  Occasionally people joke about having an unknown rich un

The #1 Habit Every Retiree Should Build  July 10, 2026 by Kristin Schroeder, CFP®

In his bestselling book, Atomic Habits, author James Clear makes the case that tiny consistent actions are the foundation of massive transformation. We intuitively understand that our habits influence

What Is Real Financial Freedom?  July 2, 2026 by Jonathan Harrison, CFP®

Two hundred fifty years ago this week, a small group of people signed their names to a document that meant risking their lives. Freedom was their rallying cry. Freedom from unfair taxes, a distant gov

Tax‑Efficient Giving Strategies to Support Your Favorite Charities  June 4, 2026 by Joel Reimer, CFP®

Giving is an important part of many people’s faith and financial life. For most, generosity means writing a check or giving cash on a regular basis, but what many people don’t realize is that cash may

8 Ways 529 Plans Are More Flexible Than You Think  May 29, 2026 by Jonathan Harrison, CFP®

529 Plans have long been one of the better tools for education savings. The basic idea is simple: you make contributions, invest the money, and the earnings can come out tax-free when used for qual