Choosing a Financial Advisor

Should You Hire A Financial Advisor or DIY?
DIY financial planning may sound appealing, but managing your financial future is far more complex than picking investments with the highest returns Learn the advantages of working with a fee-only financial advisor and the key factors to consider before going the DIY route.

The Benefits of Comprehensive Financial Advice
There’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all financial plan. Comprehensive financial advice takes your goals, investments, taxes, retirement plans, insurance needs, and overall financial picture into account to create a strategy tailored specifically to you.

The Average Investor is Woefully Unprepared
Many Americans delay serious retirement planning until they feel overwhelmed or panicked. Learn why retirement planning requires a comprehensive approach and how working with a trusted financial advisor can help investors navigate increasingly complex financial decisions.

Why I Quit Working for Commission-Based Brokerage Firms
After years working inside a commission-based brokerage firm, Dave Bromelkamp realized the system often rewarded sales over clients’ best interests. This post explores the conflicts of interest built into commission-based advising and how empowering clients through fiduciary advice became Dave’s mission.