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Author: Matt Syverson, CFP®

When to Hire a Financial Advisor  February 19, 2013 by Matt Syverson, CFP®

While there are many reasons a person should seek financial counsel, one thing many of our clients share in common when they initially come to us is the need for help navigating some sort of life chan…

Principles in Practice: Avoid the Use of Debt  February 15, 2013 by Matt Syverson, CFP®

Sound Stewardship congratulates one of our client families who recently paid off $125,000 worth of credit card balances and a 401(k) loan in 3 years!  It wasn’t easy, but they stuck to the plan a…

Taking Back Your Calendar  September 15, 2012 by Matt Syverson, CFP®

While driving home from work the other day, I heard a statistic on the radio that made my heart sink.  While many of us have hundreds, if not thousands, of Facebook friends, Twitter followers or Link…

What Does it Mean to Live a Generous Life?  September 8, 2012 by Matt Syverson, CFP®

How do we define a generous life?  It will look different for each person, depending on the resources that God chooses to equip them with.  For Stanley Tam, it meant ceding the ownership of his busi…

5 Keys to Unlocking Your Giving Potential  August 3, 2012 by Matt Syverson, CFP®

I read an article recently that stated that charitable giving is on the rise. Good news, right? The fact remains, however, that the average family in America gives only about 2-2.5% of their income to…