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Ryan Redfern
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Will Hepburn
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Phil Lebkuecher
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Laura Redfern
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) Professional
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Blog
April 2025 Market Commentary
The month of April brought continued volatility, largely driven by headlines – so much so that the fundamental and technical views of the market didn’t provide much helpful guidance. And while there is a lot of debate as to how the current economic situation (mostly...
Financial Planning for Life’s Rainy Days
We’ve all been there—suddenly hit with an unexpected expense that leaves us feeling financially vulnerable. Whether it’s a surprise medical bill, car repair, or home maintenance issue, these moments can leave you scrambling for a solution, all while feeling that...
A New Kind of Bear Market
The first thing to do while investing in the stock market (whether through mutual funds, ETFs or individual stocks), is to understand the current market environment. Then you must be able to adapt to those market conditions. I believe we are currently seeing a bear...
Financial Planning for Aging Parents: Power of Attorney and Guardianship
As part of my ongoing series on Financial Planning for Aging Parents, I want to dive into a critical yet sometimes overlooked topic: the importance of legal documentation. Legal documentation is more than just paperwork — it’s a proactive step that protects your...
March 2025 Market Commentary
The month of March gave us something we haven’t seen since 2022 – a 10% pullback in the S&P 500. And while that can feel pretty brutal while it is happening, we’ve seen it recover about half of that drop already. The question now is: Can the market return to new...
Planting the Seeds of Wealth This Spring
Hey there, friend! Grab a cup of tea and let's chat about something exciting - planting the seeds of wealth this spring. Just like gardens, wealth grows with care. It takes time, patience, and regular tending to blossom into something beautiful. But you don’t have...
Recession or Just Relief?
In 2023 and 2024, there was much talk of an impending economic recession in the financial media. Most of it was just hot air, in my opinion. The most widely used indicator of future economic activity is still the US Treasury Bond market, but there are many ways to...
Financial Planning for Aging Parents: Preparing for a Season of Change
As part of my ongoing series on Financial Planning for Aging Parents, today I want to explore the critical steps in understanding your parents’ changing financial landscape and helping them adapt as they age. Together, you can prepare for a season of change. ...
February 2025 Market Commentary
The market volatility continues! After a positive January that recovered December losses, we’re now seeing another market pull-back that has the S&P 500 Index back below even for the month of February. But so far, this is all just in-line with what typical...
Should You Hire a Financial Planner or Ask AI?
With the rapid popularity of AI tools, I’ve seen the whole spectrum of reactions from friends and clients: fascinated, excited, hopeful, fearful, terrified, elated - you name it. Personally, I think the most helpful approach while we are still in the mid-to-early...
The Age of Autonomous Cars is Upon Us
A year or so ago when I was down in “The Valley,” as we highlanders call the Phoenix metro area, I saw several Waymo driverless taxis and said to myself, “I want to try that.” I was in Scottsdale recently and was surprised at the number of Waymo cars I saw. They were...
Financial Planning for Aging Parents: A Labor of Love
Today, we’re diving into a topic that touches so many lives: Financial Planning for Aging Parents. I call it a Labor of Love because supporting our parents as they age is not just a financial responsibility—it’s a heartfelt commitment to their well-being. Let’s...
