Author: Matt Syverson, CFP®

Financial advice that changed my life  January 24, 2019 by Jonathan Harrison, CFP®

Right after we got married, my wife and I attended a seminar on basic financial literacy. Although the class wasn’t designed specifically for young couples, the timing was just right to help us start

We’re Hiring!  January 17, 2019 by Jonathan Harrison, CFP®

Take the next step in your financial planning career! Sound Stewardship is seeking a customer service guru for our Client Care Specialist opening. The Client Care Specialist is a great position for

Six books that inspired us this year  December 13, 2018 by Jonathan Harrison, CFP®

Every year we like to share some of the books that have impacted us—and inspired blog posts—over the  past 12 months. As we close out 2018, here’s what we recommend you add to your must-read list.

How could year-end giving under the new tax law be different for you?  December 6, 2018 by Matt Syverson, CFP®

We’re entering one of the best times of year: the giving season! Even though Sound Stewardship is focused on generosity year-round, Americans up their interest in giving during the winter holiday mont

To you, our Sound Stewardship family, Happy Thanksgiving!   November 22, 2018 by Jonathan Harrison, CFP®

As we ready ourselves for Thanksgiving, we can’t help but think about the joy that being with family brings. But we’re also very aware of a different type of family we’re thankful for: each and every

What World War I Teaches Us About Managing Money  November 15, 2018 by Jonathan Harrison, CFP®

As we reach the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I (November 11, 1918), I’ve found myself becoming more fascinated with an era that’s relatively unknown to me. Even though I’ve visited Kansas

Principle #7: It’s not about impressing the IRS  November 8, 2018 by Matt Syverson, CFP®

Our company is founded on the Sound Stewardship Principles: time-tested guidelines for long-term financial success. Today, we finish our series by looking at the final principle: Give Generously. W

Make Better Decisions by “Grokking” First  October 23, 2018 by Sound Stewardship

Have you ever had trouble making a decision because you needed to choose between equally good choices? What if you are weighing two very divergent career paths, both of which could lead to great sa

Principle #6: What are You Waiting For?  October 16, 2018 by Matt Syverson, CFP®

The Sound Stewardship Principles™ are at the heart of how we serve. Over the past few months, we've been taking a closer look at each of these time-tested guidelines for long-term financial success.

Teens, Tuition and Financial Aid  October 11, 2018 by Matt Syverson, CFP®

We see a typical trend when talking with parents about paying for their students’ college tuition: The method each parent used to fund their own college experience is how they are subconsciously pl