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🌟 Friday Spotlight | Luke Financial planning and basketball have something in common: preparation and strategy! His favorite advice from Tuffy? "Know what you own and WHY you own it."

🌟 FRIDAY SPOTLIGHT | NICK WEYRENS Q: What do you enjoy most about your work? A: Helping clients understand their finances and feel confident about their future. Q: Biggest career lesson? A: "Expertise matters, but oftentimes presence makes the difference."

Diversification means spreading investments across different assets to help manage risk. Investments can respond differently to market changes. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss.

Friday Spotlight: Tuffy! For Tuffy, financial planning is about relationships, trust, and helping clients pursue their goals. He's worked alongside Alisa since 1992 and Jill since 1999. That's 61 combined years of teamwork! #ClearpathFinancial

Small charges can add up. Review your subscriptions, memberships and recurring services to see what you still use and value. Checking what renews automatically can help make room for what matters most. #ClearpathFinancial

A budget that worked a few years ago may not fit your life today. Income, expenses and priorities change. Take a fresh look at your spending and saving to see whether your money still supports what matters most. #ClearpathFinancial

Holiday spending can add up quickly, especially when gifts are only part of the picture. Travel, meals, gatherings and last-minute expenses matter too. A little planning now can help you enjoy the season without losing sight of your financial goals.

Strategic adjustments now can have major tax benefits later. Find out what moves you could make before year end: raymondjamesconnect.com/tUm4…

Financial planning should not live with just one person. When the people in your household understand the accounts, goals, contacts and decisions that are already part of the plan, conversations can be clearer and future decisions easier. #ClearpathFinancial

Unexpected request? Strange email? Unusual account activity? Pause before responding. Contact the appropriate financial institution or a trusted professional to help verify what's happening. You don't have to figure it out alone.

Strong passwords are a good start, but adding multi-factor authentication, using unique passwords and keeping recovery information current can help strengthen account security. A few extra seconds to sign in can add another layer of protection.

Scam messages do not always look suspicious. Unexpected emails, texts or calls can seem legitimate, so slow down, verify the sender and confirm unusual requests before clicking or sharing information.

A financial plan is more than investments. It can help you think through your goals, savings, risk, and how different decisions affect the bigger picture. A good plan helps connect the pieces of your financial life. #ClearpathFinancial

Your financial life has many moving pieces. Cash flow, investments, retirement, insurance, taxes and estate planning can all affect one another. Looking at the full picture can help keep your goals working together. #ClearpathFinancial

Thinking about saving for college? Here's a quick primer on 529 plans, tax-advantaged investment accounts designed to help families save for education expenses: raymondjamesconnect.com/tu1L…

A career change can affect more than your paycheck. New income, benefits, retirement options and insurance can all impact your financial picture. Reviewing those pieces together can help you see what needs attention and what can stay on track. #ClearpathFinancial

Changing jobs can bring a lot of new decisions, and your old 401(k) should not be overlooked. Fees, investment options, access to the account, your new employer's plan and tax consequences can all be worth reviewing. #ClearpathFinancial #401k

Financial planning is not only about pursuing future goals. It can also help create flexibility when unexpected expenses, career changes, family needs, or other surprises occur.

We're celebrating Dakota's birthday AND her college graduation! 🎂🎓 Finishing college while balancing work, family, and everything else life brings is certainly something worth celebrating. Happy Birthday and Congratulations, Dakota! 💛

Building wealth matters, but so does protecting your progress. Emergency savings, insurance coverage, a plan for unexpected expenses and access to cash can all help strengthen your financial safety net.