Author: Jonathan Harrison, CFP®

What We Are Reading at Sound Stewardship  May 18, 2016 by Sound Stewardship Team

Here is a list of some of the most interesting things we found on the internet that we thought you'd enjoy! "The Art of Saying No as a Philanthropist" - New York Times One of the hardest things donor

The 10 Most Common Money Lies We Tell Ourselves  May 17, 2016 by Jonathan Harrison, CFP®

If there’s anything we excel at, it’s fooling ourselves. We all have a set of core beliefs, and these “scripts” are like the screenplay that helps us make sense of the world around us. But what if ou

The Number One Factor in Financial Success – Or Failure  May 17, 2016 by Jonathan Harrison, CFP®

Have you ever wondered why some people are financially successful and others are not? I know factors like inheritance and “luck” play a really big role, but what accounts for those with almost identic

Our Most Common (and Surprising) Retirement Recommendations  April 6, 2016 by Jonathan Harrison, CFP®

One of the most common questions we’re asked is, “What’s the best thing I can do to prepare for retirement?” There are probably as many answers for that as there are variations of unique circumstance

What’s Your Unfair Advantage?  March 17, 2016 by 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

The Only Way to Get Wealth  February 22, 2016 by Jonathan Harrison, CFP®

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 a Fake  February 16, 2016 by Jonathan Harrison, CFP®

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

Are You a Customer or a Client?  January 28, 2016 by Jonathan Harrison, CFP®

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

How to Use the News for Making Financial Decisions  January 14, 2016 by Jonathan Harrison, CFP®

What do you do when you hear economic stories in the news? Oil Prices! China’s economy! Stock market fluctuations! Jobs reports! What should you do after hearing about these? A natural reaction Rega

What Sets The Best Investors Apart  January 8, 2016 by Jonathan Harrison, CFP®

If you spend any time reading or listening to Warren Buffett talk, you’re sure to hear about one of his favorite books, The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham. Originally published in 1949, Buffe