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Can a Financial Planner Help Me Invest for Retirement? 2026 advice-only financial planner retirement Sep 18, 2026

Yes, a financial planner can help you invest for retirement, but the type of help you receive depends on the planner.

Some financial professionals manage investments or sell investment products. Others, like me, are advice-only and fee-only. I provide advice without managing your money or selling y...

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How Do I Prepare for My First Meeting with a Financial Planner? 2026 advice-only financial planner retirement Jul 27, 2026

If you have booked your first meeting with a financial planner, you may feel as though you should arrive with a perfectly organized financial life.

Perhaps you think you need to gather your tax returns, investment statements, pension information, insurance policies, mortgage balance and a detailed ...

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Everything Affects Everything Else 2026 retirement Jun 09, 2026

June feels different.

Summer starts to peek around the corner. BBQ invitations show up. Calendars fill with camping trips, patio nights, soccer tournaments, lake days, and plans that somehow feel lighter.

And this June feels especially meaningful to me because, June 1, also happens to be my 50th...

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