Get To Know Rick Wilkinson Better
From his earliest days, Rick has valued the freedom that comes with being a master over your own money. His parents instilled in him those basic values through his allowance, which he was to budget, including savings and giving. Now, as a financial planner, it’s Rick’s goal to help others find the freedom that comes […]
Read ArticleWhat You Need to Know about the SECURE Act
The SECURE (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement) Act became law during the last few weeks of 2019 and became effective on January 1. This measure, which affects anyone who has an IRA, includes the following significant changes: RMDs will begin at age 72, instead of 70½ — Required minimum distributions (RMDs) must be […]
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I write this report in the first days of a new decade on what would have been David Bowie’s 73rd birthday. I always thought he was an amazing artist and his absence in the coming decade is just a reminder of the changes we’ll face in the next 10 years without the people in our […]
Read ArticleHow Firm Culture Can Drive Success
We’ve spent a lot of time cultivating a deliberate culture at WorthPointe — going through several iterations to get to where we are today. All the effort we put into the process was well worth it, as we truly believe we discovered the secret sauce that makes our firm a place where advisors can be […]
Read ArticlePlanning for Your Career Crossroad
As a millennial, I know plenty of people around my age who are young and hungry, and have their noses to the grindstone — chasing a dream. After spending eight years working with lots of baby boomers, seeing the good, the bad and the ugly, it makes me wonder if these young guns are on […]
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How do you know if you need a lawyer? If you needed a lawyer tomorrow, would you know who to call? What do lawyers mean for your financial future? In this episode of “The John Chapman Show,” Brooks DePyster, a criminal defense attorney, joins us from Washington state. The first half of the episode dives […]
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What does it take to be able to help clients gain financial peace of mind? To me, it requires a great team of Certified Financial Planner™ professionals that has access to cutting-edge technology and best-in-class resources. As a new member of VFO Hub, we’ve added a significant information source to our advisors’ toolboxes — one […]
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It’s always good to step back and get perspective. The stress and anxiety of our daily lives can often lead people to excessively focus on the wrong things, causing them to completely forget about the overall mission. My mission is clear and committed: partnering with my clients for long-term financial and life success. There’s a […]
Read ArticleNot All $1 Million is Created Equally
Many people put their noses to the grindstone for years and years, working hard, saving, and investing with the goal of ultimately having $1 million. While that might seem like a perfectly admirable goal, to me it seems a bit short-sighted; not knowing the kind of life you desire, or where your journey is headed, […]
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Should I get my MBA? Is it a good idea to take a job at a startup? What are the career growth benefits of working for a large company? As a young, ambitious professional, your possibilities can seem endless. In this episode of “The John Chapman Show,” John Chapman spoke with Chris Calkin, director of […]
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