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by Robin Bitner Legendary basketball coach John Wooden said simply: “The most important thing in the world is family and love.” Who can argue with that?

Ladies … listen up!… there’s still time … Ladies, if you’re nearing the retirement chapter of your life, listen up! Have you thought about what that time looks like? If you could paint a picture of this part of life, what would be included? Does your picture contain lots of color or is it grey?

Published by Grant Nieland, CFPⓇ At some point in all of our working lives, we ask ourselves “Why am I doing this job?” or “Why did I choose this career?” I have asked myself that question at every position I’ve held over the past 10 years and it was hard to find answers. That is, …

Published by Andrew Rogers, Strategic Opportunities Associate History books are full of extraordinary people, individuals whose singular achievements transcend time. Figures like Martin Luther King, George Washington, Gandhi, Nelson Mandela and Abraham Lincoln; these men need no introductio …

Published by Meg Ronspies, Marketing Coordinator “Don’t be boring. Remember that the first thing people buy is people.” Normally seated amongst four other “sharks,” Robert Herjavec shared with attendees of the 2016 Excell Conference some entrepreneurial advice last month.

I feel wealthiest when I’m surrounded by my loved ones and dear friends; those who have shared laughter and tears, joys and sorrows, successes and failures. The ones who I can see every day or never at all, but still feel like we share a life.

By Scott Ford, founder and CEO of Cornerstone Wealth Management Group In my spare time, I enjoy spending time reading about investments and wealth management strategies. I recently came across an article that cited Wagner’s Rules for Investing, which include: Spend less than you make Save a …

Published by Jason Comes | @Jason_Comes Wealth…What does it mean to you?  I ask this to clients and get many different answers.  It means different things to different people. One client said they didn’t think they were in the category of “wealth” as they thought you had t …

Published by Aaron Schaben | @AaronSchaben What have you expressed yourself today, both intentionally and unintentionally? Have you stopped and asked yourself that question lately? If you are truthful with yourself, no one else needs to know.

Published by Beth Schanou During this time of year it is very common to see commercials or holiday movies with an adorable puppy or kitten as a Christmas gift. That scene and lasting image it leaves in our mind is very heart warming. While it may seem brilliant in that moment, gifting a pup …