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Financial Advisors on Wealth Management and how to use a 529 college savings plan

How to Use a 529 College Savings Plan [Video]

In this video, learn about how to use a 529 college savings plans with all the tax benefits and the flexibility available.

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Wealth Management Financial Advisors in Chicago on college funding and the updated FAFSA

Podcast Episode 35: The College Funding Challenge

In this episode, parents and grandparents learn about college funding, reducing the cost and saving up with the updated FAFSA and 529 plans.

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Financial Advisors in Wealth Management in Chicago Illinois Meet the CEO Michelle Smalenberger

Meet the CEO: Michelle’s Story [Video]

In this video, meet our CEO Michelle Smalenberger. Learn about her journey from accounting paperwork to starting her own company!

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Start with Why: Michelle's Story, Wealth Management Advisors in Deer Park

Podcast Episode 34: Start with Why: Michelle’s Story

Michelle shares her passion for lifelong relationships with money, what led to starting FDS, and how to start with why.

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Financial Advisors and Wealth Management in Chicago on Time Horizons for Investment Goals

Time Horizons for Your Investment Goals [Video]

In this video, Rob breaks down what time horizons are, why diversification matters too, and how this strategy works in action.

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Financial Advisors in Chicago with Wealth Management Services on 2023 Investment Review

Podcast Episode 33: 2023 Investment Review and 2024 Outlook

In this episode, Rob Stoll, our Chief Investment Officer, shares his 2023 investment review and thoughts for what 2024 might bring.

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Financial Advisors who do Wealth Management on the Transition to Retirement with Stephanie Geisler

Preparing to Transition to Retirement [Video]

In this video, Stephanie Geisler, LPC, discusses how to work through emotions of financial choices of making the transition to retirement.

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Financial Advisors Wealth Management in Chicago Illinois Fourth Quarter Newsletter

The Quarterly Advisor: Fourth Quarter 2023

The Quarterly Advisor: Fourth Quarter 2023 | Does Investment Diversification Matter Anymore? | About Recent Podcast Episodes

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Financial Advisors on wealth management and financial and emotional transitions

Podcast Episode 32: Transitions with Emotional and Financial Contexts with Stephanie Geisler

In this episode, Stephanie Geisler, LPC, talks with us about how different life events and transitions will shape our emotions and finances.

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Wealth Management Financial Advisors on Impactful Giving with Shelley Nizinski Reese and A Better Life for Kids

Impactful Giving: Tax Strategies and Vetting Charities [Video]

We all want to make a difference with impactful giving. In this video, find out how to evaluate charities and employ tax-efficient strategies.

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Michelle Smalenberger and Shelly Nizysnki Reese on Becoming a not for profit

Podcast Episode 31: From Passion to Action: Becoming a Not-For-Profit with Shelley Nizynski Reese

In this episode Shelley Nizynski Reese, founder of A Better Life for Kids, shares her story of becoming a not-for-profit

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Financial Advisors for High Net Worth Investors on Smart Holiday Shopping

Podcast Episode 30: Smart Holiday Shopping

In this episode, we discuss holiday shopping for for kids or adults, creating family traditions, finding bargains, and giving experiences.

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