Year-End Financial Planning After the Death of a Spouse

The first year after a spouse’s or partner’s death is an emotionally intense and often disorienting...

Q1 2026 Market Commentary: Perspective in a Quarter of Uncertainty

The first quarter of 2026 offered a timely reminder: markets don’t move in straight lines. After a...

Financial Connections Group Joins Apella Wealth, Expanding Its West Coast Presence and Bringing AUM to Approximately $10.5 Billion

WEST HARTFORD, CT – April 1, 2026 – Apella Wealth (“Apella”), a financial advisory and wealth...

The Human Side of Investing

If you’ve ever felt uneasy after reading a market headline over your morning coffee—or found...

Gen Z’s Big Risk Mistake

Gen Z is fighting an uphill battle, and we know it. Inflation is consistently outpacing wages each...

Why Smart Investors Make Dumb Mistakes: The Hidden Biases That Shape Our Financial Decisions

Investing is often seen as a logical exercise – analyzing information, comparing risks, and making...

Inherited Wealth and the Psychology of Long-Term Investing

Inheriting significant wealth creates more than a financial opportunity – it creates a behavioral...

How the Iran Conflict Affects Your Investments and Long-Term Portfolio

Recent news has reported that the U.S. and Israel have launched military strikes against Iran,...

Beyond the Basics: How High-Income Earners Can Get More Dollars Into a Roth Account

Basics of Roth Accounts Traditional retirement accounts generally provide an upfront tax deduction...

Generational Wealth Isn’t Built at Death – It’s Built in the Decades Before Retirement

Many people think estate planning occurs somewhere near the end of life: draft the documents, set...