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Spirit/Boeing Merger: A Financial Planning Guide for Aviation Employees
As Boeing’s merger with Spirit AeroSystems approaches, employees face critical financial decisions. Learn how to protect your 401(k), benefits, and family finances during the transition with a clear, step-by-step checklist, because preparation beats prediction every time.

Jonathan Harner, CFP®
Oct 29


Could You Retire Sooner If You Had To?
Discover how a Wichita family stress tested their retirement plan across three scenarios- on time, early, and unexpected job loss... revealing strengths, trade-offs, and strategies for financial clarity amid Spirit AeroSystems’ uncertainty.

Jonathan Harner, CFP®
Sep 25


Leaving Textron? What Happens To Your Stock Options (Retirement, Resignation, or Termination)
Leaving Textron? Learn what happens to your stock options, how vesting and exercise windows really work, and the tax traps to avoid. Understand the rules so you don’t lose money.


*Client Case Study: Small Business Owner with Big Questions
They were surprised to learn they didn't need to save more or change their lifestyle, just redirect their dollars more intentionally. The biggest win was uncovering blind spots they didn't even know to worry about, like insurance gaps. With a clear plan, they left feeling relieved and confident.

Jonathan Harner, CFP®
Jul 24


*Client Case Study: John & Jane Smith
John and Jane were unsure if they could retire as planned. We helped them lower taxes, reduce investment risk, and create a clear retirement plan. Now, they feel confident about their future.

Jonathan Harner, CFP®
Jul 17


The Map Is Not The Territory: Knowing Your Limits
The true value comes from helping clients actually navigate the territory, not just handing them a map. A real financial planner can help you uncover what your actual values are. Maybe you want to retire at 65. Why? Is it because you hate your job? Or want to spend more time with your family? Regardless of the reason, uncovering the value behind the goal is where the real value in financial planning lies.

Jonathan Harner, CFP®
Jul 10


Which Comes First? How To Decide Between Debt, College, Retirement, Etc.
True financial planning aligns your money with your values, balancing debt, savings, and goals to build a future that reflects what matters most.


How to Destroy Your Financial Plan, Part 3: Lost in the Woods
Many financial plans slowly unravel as people stray from their path, lost in the woods of conflicting advice and doubt.

Jonathan Harner, CFP®
Jun 26


How to Destroy Your Financial Plan Part 2: The Explosion
Trying to save a few bucks can cost you everything, like carrying all the grocery bags at once, one rip and your whole plan can fall apart.

Jonathan Harner, CFP®
Jun 19


Your 401(k) Is Not a Plan: Why a pile of money is not a retirement strategy.
A pile of money isn’t a plan. True retirement readiness comes from a strategy—one that aligns savings, spending, taxes, and real-life goals.

Jonathan Harner, CFP®
May 29


When "Saving Money" May Be the Most Expensive Option
Some expenses are visible. Others are silent. But both are real. The cost of omission is like rust... slow, silent, and destructive.

Jonathan Harner, CFP®
May 22


What You Should Pay Attention To
Watching your portfolio returns without context is like staring at your speedometer without watching the road—you risk crashing without knowing where you're going.

Jonathan Harner, CFP®
May 15


The Hidden Truth About Financial Advisor Fees (That No One Talks About)
Many advisors hide their fees because they don’t believe they’re worth them. We’re proud of what we charge, because we know the value we deliver can mean the difference between a decent retirement and a worry-free one.


Can I Fund Retirement with Less to Buy a House?
There’s no right answer, only tradeoffs. Choosing between a new home and retirement savings comes down to knowing your numbers and values.


Risk vs. Volatility: Understanding the Difference Can Save Your Retirement
Understanding the critical difference between risk and volatility can change your investing perspective, and ultimately protect your retirement dreams. Diversification shields you from genuine risk, while embracing volatility and staying invested through ups and downs positions you for long-term success.

Jonathan Harner, CFP®
Apr 17


Memo to Clients: Navigating Market Uncertainty Amid Tariffs
Markets hate uncertainty above all else, and tariffs are a wrench in the global economy. But companies adapt, market corrections are common, and diversification provides stability. Volatility is the price of long-term wealth creation. Stay the course, we’ve weathered storms before and come out stronger. You don’t have to go through this alone.

Jonathan Harner, CFP®
Apr 11


The US Dollar vs Crypto: Understanding the Key Differences
Both crypto and the US dollar rely on trust, but only one has a long history of stability, regulation, and global acceptance.


Beating the S&P 500
A real financial planner aligns your money with your life, not just market returns. Chasing performance isn’t a plan—financial independence

Jonathan Harner, CFP®
Mar 27


Attention vs. Value: Where Are You Focused?
Your plan—not daily market noise—determines success. Focus on long-term value, not media-driven fear. Perspective changes everything.

Jonathan Harner, CFP®
Mar 20


"I Think I'm Good to Retire, But I'm Not Sure..."
Bob’s retirement plan felt like throwing darts blindfolded. Now, with a strategy in place, he enjoys golf worry-free, knowing he's covered.

Jonathan Harner, CFP®
Mar 13
Let’s Make Smart Decisions, Together.
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