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117 Things We Do for Our Clients Number 32 -Provide a Financial Shield Between You and the Often-Alarming Media
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay We create a protective barrier between you and the constant stream of alarming financial headlines....

Steve Martin
Jun 12, 20251 min read


The Quiet Heist: How to Keep Your Money Safe in the Age of Elder Scams
Image via Freepik There’s something quietly cruel about financial abuse targeting older adults. It doesn’t make the news like a robbery...

Steve Martin
Jun 10, 20255 min read


Kick-start Your Child's Financial Journey with Roth IRAs
Financial considerations for a child’s summer job or internship Summer break is here, and many young people will be working at a summer...

Steve Martin
Jun 3, 20253 min read


Dancing to Your Purpose: Hearing the Music When Others Cannot
Image via Freepik " And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music." —Friedrich...

Steve Martin
May 23, 20253 min read


Peace of Mind in a Box: How Nokbox Simplifies Estate Planning
Image via Freepik Nokbox is revolutionizing how families prepare for life’s unexpected moments by offering a comprehensive, easy-to-use...

Steve Martin
May 13, 20251 min read


Start Before You're Ready
There's a funny thing about fog. If you're standing still, it looks like an impenetrable wall. But start walking, and suddenly you can see just enough path for your next few steps. Most people waiting for the fog to clear never leave their driveway. I was reminded of this yesterday when I watched a kid learning to ride a bike. He wasn't waiting for a guarantee of no falls. He wasn't demanding to see the entire route mapped out. He just gripped those handlebars, wobbled terrib

Steve Martin
May 12, 20253 min read


The Wealth Between Your Ears: Rewriting the Story You Tell Yourself About Money
Image via Freepik We all carry around stories about money—some whispered into our ears when we were kids, others built from years of...

Steve Martin
May 5, 20254 min read


The Quiet Power of Daily Choices
Image by Claudia from Pixabay When most people think about legacy, they imagine bronze statues and buildings with their names chiseled...

Steve Martin
Apr 28, 20253 min read


117 Things We Do for Our Clients Number 31 -Serve as a Wise Sounding-Board for Ideas You Are Considering
We've all faced important financial decisions that left us wishing for trusted guidance. Whether contemplating a home purchase,...

Steve Martin
Apr 21, 20251 min read


The Lost Art of Quiet
When was the last time you heard yourself think? Not the running commentary of your to-do list. Not the echo of your last meeting. Not...

Steve Martin
Apr 15, 20253 min read


When Markets Turn Sour: Finding Financial Sweetness in the Midst of Turmoil
Image from Freepik Have you ever noticed how our most profound lessons often come wrapped in the most unappealing packages? That...

Steve Martin
Apr 7, 20253 min read


The Secret Power of No: Finding Your Bigger Yes
Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels Have you ever found yourself drowning in commitments? Calendar packed with meetings, inbox...

Steve Martin
Mar 31, 20254 min read


It's Not the Answers, It's the Questions: Finding Purpose Beyond Prosperity
"Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers." — Voltaire In the quiet moments between meetings, in the space between...

Steve Martin
Mar 25, 20254 min read


The Longevity Revolution: Three Steps to a Longer, Healthier Life
Image by Freepik What if you could live to 150, in perfect health? It might sound like science fiction, but it’s closer to reality than...

Steve Martin
Mar 17, 20253 min read


Local Charity Highlight - Meals on Wheels Fort Collins
One of Purposeful Financial and Legacy Planning's key values is to support the local community. In support of that value, we will...

Steve Martin
Mar 11, 20251 min read


Tax Season Brings a New Wave of Identity Theft Risks
Information provided by FMG You've worked hard throughout your life to build assets to support your retirement. As financial...

Steve Martin
Mar 3, 20256 min read


The Infinite Power of Boundless Dreams: Why Some Visions Change Everything
Image by Freepik What's the difference between the dreams that fade and the dreams that transform industries, cultures, and lives? It's...

Steve Martin
Feb 25, 20255 min read


117 Things We Do for Our Clients Number 30 - Help You Find Financial Peace of Mind
We help you find financial peace of mind. As a trusted financial advisor, I've witnessed how proper planning transforms anxiety into...

Steve Martin
Feb 17, 20251 min read


The Sacred Art of Connection
I wish you the gift of family. Let's talk about family. Not just the one in your photo albums. Not just the ones who share your DNA. But...

Steve Martin
Feb 11, 20252 min read


Persistent Teachers
Pema Chodron’s quote, "Nothing ever goes away until it has taught us what we need to know," is a powerful reminder that life's challenges...

Steve Martin
Feb 4, 20251 min read
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