Independence, delegation and knowing when and how to find a balance.
By Kathy Longo, CFP®, CAP®, CDFA
Tuesday, 17 July 2018
This past April, my family and I went to Spain to visit my oldest daughter, Maddy. She was spending a semester in Barcelona and that was a great incentive to take a European vacation. As a planner, it should come as no shock that I often plan my vacations fairly meticulously. I like to know where I’m going and, typically, lead the way. There was something very different about this vacation though, and it taught me a great deal about the freedom of letting go and the opportunities it can open up. When we arrived, we started the trip spending a few days in Madrid, then took a bullet train to Seville for a few nights during Holy Week before flying up to Barcelona.
By Kathy Longo, CFP®, CAP®, CDFA
Thursday, 19 April 2018
Living life the way we envision as peaceful, abundant, secure and fulfilling is what many call the American Dream. Quality of life is a meaningful part of our needs to feel happy and safe in our lives. Unfortunately, from social isolation to diminished health to poor eating habits, people’s quality of life is at risk as they age. There are many factors that can contribute to a reduced quality of life and there are planning measures that can be taken to mitigate that loss.
By Kathy Longo, CFP®, CAP®, CDFA
Monday, 26 March 2018
When it comes to financial planning, we spend a lot of time talking with our clients about what they want their financial legacy to be. Beyond the money and assets, they will leave to their family and charities they care about, we often discuss how that legacy will be used and what financial philosophies they will leave behind.
For example, clients may have misgivings about leaving substantial assets to their children for fear it will spoil them, encourage a poor work ethic, or give them a sense of entitlement. When it comes to giving to charities, our clients often want to make sure their funds are being used for the causes and purposes that are meaningful to them and that they are making the right types of gifts that will make a lasting impact.
These concerns and questions are significant, and careful planning, as well as good communication, go a long way in making your legacy impactful and purposeful.
By Kathy Longo, CFP®, CAP®, CDFA
Friday, 16 March 2018
You have seen it a thousand times: “We help you reach your financial goals.” It is the tagline for the majority of financial advisors. And before you say to yourself, “Well Kathy, we have seen you use those exact words too.”, I will fully disclose that I am as guilty as the next guy or gal. We use it all the time. But it got me thinking about the relationships that we have with our clients and what financial goals planning really means. When we ask people what their goals are we are often given pretty broad answers that don’t quite get to the heart of the situation, much less provide enough information to set an action plan. Answers like, “I want to retire comfortably.”, “I want to save enough to leave money to my kids or to charity.”, or “I want to make sure that what we’re doing is right for the long-term.” are pretty common, but we strive to dig deeper.
Wednesday, 13 April 2016
Welcome to Flourish InsightsTM for April. We hope you are having an enjoyable Spring. We are excited for the warmer temperatures and new growth both inside and out. Look for an announcement later this week as we continue to expand our expertise with growth in our team this month. This month's Flourish Insights™ explores communications in different aspects of our lives and the influence numbers can have on how we measure success. We hope you enjoy this information, and we will be in touch again soon with our exciting announcement.
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