Author: Jonathan Harrison, CFP®

We are celebrating 19 years in business!  February 2, 2023 by Matt Syverson, CFP®

As we stop and reflect on the last 19 years, we can't help but be humbled and grateful for the amazing clients we serve. Because of you, we get to do what we love, stewarding the wealth that God has p

10 questions to answer before you retire  January 25, 2023 by Jonathan Harrison, CFP®

We are so excited to host our first live event of the year! If you are thinking about retirement at all, you will not want to miss this. We will be addressing the 10 questions you need to answer&

The 2022 Investment Quilt Chart  January 5, 2023 by Jonathan Harrison, CFP®

The above image is our annual update to the "Asset Quilt Chart", showing how different investment classes did last year and each of the previous 9 years before. The column on the right shows the 10-ye

6 things to get you off the couch in retirement  November 28, 2022 by Derek Hensley, CFP®

After decades of working and planning, you have finally achieved the greatest desire of many: retirement. You may have served in different roles throughout your career, but finally being able to put o

Are you prepared for the next disaster? Four things you should do now!  September 25, 2022 by Joel Reimer, CFP®

Natural disasters are something that not many people think about until it is too late. Since September is Disaster Preparedness Month, we thought it a great time to share tips we have learned over the

You are not your own best guide! 5 things to look for in a financial planner.  September 7, 2022 by Matt Syverson, CFP®

My wife and I recently celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary by taking a trip to Costa Rica. Over the two weeks we were there, we visited many fascinating places and went on 8 different guided tours

4 retirement challenges and how to face them with confidence  August 25, 2022 by Jonathan Harrison, CFP®

Are you experiencing more fear than usual right now? The financial world has seemed especially crazy this year. Money anxieties can get especially worse if you’re facing retirement. It’s easy to go do

How to make yourself recession-proof  August 16, 2022 by Jonathan Harrison, CFP®

Are we in a recession? It turns out this question is so controversial that Wikipedia recently had to turn off edits to its “Recession” page. People were getting into arguments around wh

5 reasons to consider a Roth conversion  June 20, 2022 by Jonathan Harrison, CFP®

In March, Matt wrote about 10 smart financial moves to make during uncertain times. One of those savvy strategies? Consider a Roth conversion. Why? In several circumstances, Roth IRA conversions can s

Three ways our simplified fee structure works for you  May 24, 2022 by Matt Syverson, CFP®

You’ve probably heard us talk about our simplified fee structure before, but you may not realize that it makes us unique among financial planning businesses. We are a flat fee-only firm. Tha