Sarah is a highly respected  therapist, author, and speaker, with over 30 years’ experience nearing retirement age. She’s also a hands-on investor who knows what she wants. Sarah was searching for a highly qualified fiduciary advisor with the right expertise for her situation, and who would be responsive to her needs. Sarah found her way […]

There are many different definitions of intelligence. A widely accepted general definition includes the ability of the brain to think, learn, understand, reason, perceive relationships and connections, comprehend ideas and concepts, make decisions, and solve problems. (Intelligence is interpreted very differently across cultures – especially in third world countries.) The key concepts listed above, however, […]

There are a lot of financial advisors out there, so how can you tell that your financial advisor is really working in your best interest? They may say they put your financial interests first, and they may even believe that they are. However, unless they are a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) legally held to a […]

As mental wellness month winds down (January), it offers us an important message to carry forward throughout the year regarding our self-care. By definition, “self-care” refers to the active role we contribute to our own happiness and well-being.

While the need for self-care is more prominent during times of high stress in our lives, it should be a regular practice to protect our own health. 

Look at the difficulties in your life as a challenge rather than a roadblock. Change your self-talk from being negative about a situation to being positive of what you are going to do about it. Setting goals or outlining steps you can take can be motivating. LeAnne Stuver, M.Ed., BSN Director of Lifelong Learning Resilience […]