The Differences Between Hourly and Flat Fee Financial Planning

The Differences Between Hourly and Flat Fee Financial Planning

One of the many reasons I launched Empowering Finance was to challenge all of the industry norms that I was told were the only way to “make it/be successful” in the wild world of finance. One of these industry norms is how a majority of RIA (registered investment...
Finding the Right Financial Planner for You: Fiduciary, Fees, and Focus

Finding the Right Financial Planner for You: Fiduciary, Fees, and Focus

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there are 275,200 financial advisors across the United States. How are you supposed to find one that values integrity, works in your best interest, and works holistically to help you with more than just your...
Financial Planning for the LGBTQIA+ Community During Uncertain Legal Times

Financial Planning for the LGBTQIA+ Community During Uncertain Legal Times

I remember exactly where I was and how I felt on June 26, 2015 when the Supreme Court delivered their ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges that “same-sex couples may exercise the fundamental right to marry”. Joy, freedom, happiness, and so many more emotions coursed through...
✨2022 Investment News 40 Under 40 Award Recipient✨

✨2022 Investment News 40 Under 40 Award Recipient✨

Investment News is a publication serving the financial industry with quality content, data, and information on core areas which include Retirement Strategies, ESG/SRI, Regulatory Issues, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and more. They have an extensive reach which...