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September 24, 2024

Key Questions to Ask a Financial Planner: Finding the Right Fit for Your Financial Future

Choosing the right financial planner is a crucial decision that can significantly impact your long-term financial well-being. This person will be your trusted partner in navigating complex financial matters, helping you make informed decisions about your investments, retirement planning, tax strategies, and more. To ensure you’re partnering with someone who is not only qualified but...

September 13, 2024

The CFO Effect: Thriving or Just Surviving?

Running a business can be a thrilling roller coaster ride, filled with highs, lows, and unexpected twists. But amidst the chaos, one crucial question often arises when our advisors at A&I Wealth Management discuss business ownership with our clients: Can I navigate this complex financial landscape alone, or do I need a CFO by my...

September 6, 2024

Adulting 101: Launching Your Kids (and Yourself) into the Empty Nest

As parents, watching our children grow up and head off to college is a bittersweet experience. On the one hand, we’re filled with pride at their accomplishments and excited for the adventures that await them. On the other hand, it’s natural to feel a sense of loss and uncertainty as we navigate the transition to...

August 30, 2024

Facing the Future with Grace and Dignity: Martha’s Elder Planning Journey

Martha, a vibrant woman who had enjoyed a long and fulfilling life, found herself facing a new reality as she aged. While still in good health, she was determined to plan for her future with the same intentionality she’d brought to every other aspect of her life. Martha’s goals were simple yet profound: Avoid burdening...

August 21, 2024

Preserving Wealth, Legacy, and Lifestyle: A 7-Step Elder Planning Guide for High-Net-Worth Individuals

Let’s begin with Margaret, a retired entrepreneur in her late seventies, who had built a remarkable life with her successful ski store in Aspen. Her mountain estate was a testament to her hard work, but as the years passed and her health declined, she found herself increasingly reliant on her longtime housekeeper, Elena. Elena, initially...

August 18, 2024

Celebrating Our 100th Podcast Episode with The Expert Network!

We are excited to celebrate a significant milestone—our 100th podcast episode! This incredible achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our dedicated listeners. In this special episode, The Expert Network team, including Karl Frank, CFP, of A&I Wealth Management, reflects on our favorite podcasts and the invaluable lessons learned and shared with our...

August 6, 2024

Preserving Your Legacy: A Financial Planner’s Guide to Capturing Family Stories

Have you ever wished you could bottle up the wisdom and life experiences of your elders? You’re not alone. As financial planners at A&I Wealth Management, we understand that a family’s legacy is far richer than just financial assets. It’s the stories, values, and traditions that truly shape future generations. That’s why we believe capturing...

July 26, 2024

2024 Q2 Investment Market Commentary

UPDATED: August 12, 2024 I share some of the insights from our investment research team at IM Global Partners during the Q2 Investment Market event. Their “base-case view” is for the economy to continue growing, slowing, for inflation to grind lower and for equities to continue to do well. IMGP believes inflation has peaked and...

July 15, 2024

From Memories to Heirlooms: A 7-Step Guide to Legacy Storytelling

From Memories to Heirlooms: A 7-Step Guide to Legacy Storytelling Have you ever wished you could capture the wisdom and stories of your elders before it’s too late? As we age, the importance of passing on our experiences and memories becomes more apparent, but the challenges of doing so can seem daunting. Bernie and Zelda...