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By Nick Gertsema, CFP®, ChFC®, RICP®, AIF®, VP & Wealth Advisor If you were asked to sit down and define who you are, how would you describe yourself? It is not uncommon for someone to tie a substantial portion of their identity and self-worth to their careers. My Twitter bio says that …
By Scott Kubie
Have you found yourself officing in a room with a bunk bed? Do you realize you’re going to the store in your pajamas and never leaving your car? Does going to the movies mean going to the living room to turn on the TV? Quarantine changed the world almost overnight, and the adjustment is so …
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By Mike Gertsema, CEO & Wealth Advisor What are professional designations in financial planning? A professional designation in financial planning is a stamp of approval that demonstrates to employers and clients that the person achieved a particular standard of excellence in their field …
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By Mike Gertsema, CEO & Wealth Advisor I’m a very strong advocate of setting financial and personal goals. When the kids were growing up, I told them all I wanted for Christmas or my January birthday was a list of their goals for the upcoming year. In my experience, once I wrote my goal …
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By Nick Gertsema, CFP®, ChFC®, RICP®, AIF®, VP & Wealth Advisor Too often in the world of personal finance, we find ourselves focusing on what you can’t or shouldn’t do. Every year, there’s a new campaign out there that makes promises that feel unreasonable. “Stop drinking your favorite …
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By Mike Gertsema, CEO & Wealth Advisor There is a lot of talk about investing: the stock market, DOW Industrial Average, S&P 500, NASDAQ. Most people shake their heads and ask what it all means and if they should care. The quick answer is yes because it may have an impact on your po …
