Author: Jonathan Harrison, CFP®

Do you have an unfair advantage? In August of 1346, the French finally caught up with the English army. A summer of pillaging the French countryside had left the English worn out and running out of s

When Brian started working with a promising young actor, he was very hopeful. Brian, an advisor friend of mine, learned from this actor (who shall remain unnamed) that he had just signed his first maj

George Washington was an amateur. His military background was weak, his leadership experience minimal, his tactical training nonexistent. He had no business leading an army. At least that’s what he b

In the relationships you have with financial professionals, are you a customer or a client? Understanding the answer to this is incredibly important in understanding the type and scope of the advice

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This came to us as great news, but before we get carried away making changes to meet year end dates, there are a few details that you may want to know about the bill and the IRA rollover: The IRA r

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Shootings. ISIS. Recessions. Political scandals. Don’t even get me started on the New England Patriots’ season. Is the whole world falling apart? Really. Things seem to be getting worse every year. E