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Capital Region Chamber WBC: Navigating Emotional Intelligence Luncheon

By Catherine Buck | June 5, 2024

  Katie, Nicole, and Jamie attended the Women’s Business Council (WBC) luncheon this week. It was a networking and interactive skills workshop where teams discussed emotional awareness and resulting emotional action scenarios. The event was designed for leaders and aspiring professionals to enhance leadership skills and tools to foster stronger teams within your organization. The…

Artificial Intelligence – The Engine to Drive Growth in the Markets and the Economy

By Catherine Buck | June 3, 2024

  Written by: Martin Shields, CFP®, AIF® Since the start of 2023 it has become clear that the beginning of Artificial Intelligence’s (AI) role in the economy is upon us.  Just as .com became part of every earnings call in the late 1990s, AI has taken that role in today’s earning calls. The company that…

Now You Too Can Expect Fiduciary Guidance on Your Retirement!

By Catherine Buck | May 29, 2024

  Written by: Nicole Gobel CPA, CDFA Is your advisor a fiduciary? Do you know whether the advice you’re being given around retirement is in your best interest? A new Department of Labor rule was recently released that aims to protect many more individuals from conflicts of interest. What is a fiduciary? How has the…

Social Security Planning: Understanding and Planning Around Benefit Reductions 

By Catherine Buck | May 20, 2024

    Written By: Catherine (Katie) Buck   We will cover: What is social security? Social Security Planning Benefit Reductions   Social Security The Social Security Bill was signed into law on August 14th, 1935 by Franklin D. Roosevelt. The benefits for retired workers were designed to prevent dependency and entitle retirees to some form of…

Retire on Your Terms

Retire on Your Terms: Planning for Early Retirement

By Samantha Masey | May 15, 2024

Are you or a loved one contemplating early retirement but unsure where to begin? Watch our newest webinar discussing tailored strategies for those pursuing early retirement. Martin Shields, CFP®, AIF® and Samantha Masey, CFP® discuss: What does early retirement look like? When is it a good fit? Strategies to achieve early financial independence. What are…

Capital Region Chamber: Women’s Business Council Luncheon

By Catherine Buck | May 15, 2024

Women of Excellence Luncheon 2024   Our team attended the Capital Region Chamber’s 33rd Annual Women of Excellence Luncheon last Friday, May 10th. The council honored six accomplished women for their achievements and impactful work within their careers and the community. Our team enjoyed the uplifting and engaging atmosphere and networked with attendees before the…

Understanding the FIRE Movement: A Path to Financial Independence and Early Retirement

By Catherine Buck | April 30, 2024

    Written by: Scott Strohecker, CFP®, EA   In recent years, the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement has gained in popularity as a revolutionary approach to personal finance and retirement planning. Promoting frugality, mindful spending, and strategic investing, the FIRE movement empowers individuals to break free from traditional work constraints and pursue financial…