The Denver Nuggets were one of 5 NBA teams to never appear in an NBA Finals series. Operative word “were”, as they are set to tip off tonight against the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the first NBA Finals in franchise history. It has been 49 years since the team adopted the Nuggets name […]
It’s easy to feel like your investments are on a rollercoaster ride on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Looking at historical market data shows us that, while potentially unnerving, short-term market fluctuations are normal. This holds true in many years that ended with a positive overall return. If you find that hard to believe, […]
Last week at an industry luncheon I learned an alarming statistic. In Colorado, nearly one million workers do not have access to a retirement savings plan through their employer. Seriously?! Fortunately, the state of Colorado took notice and then action. The number of workers without access to a retirement savings plan in Colorado is about […]
Have you ever ignored doing something you knew that you should do? What “something” immediately came to mind when I asked that question? Its OK. We all do it. Maybe that something you’re ignoring is uncomfortable to face, maybe it’s boring, maybe you don’t fully understand what it is you must do or maybe you […]
Congratulations! If you’re reading this article you’ve likely been offered some form of equity compensation. Perhaps as a new employee, business partner, or the like. While this compensation isn’t as straightforward as a simple number on a check, they can be equally, if not more, lucrative. Early in our careers our compensation packages are usually […]
He was sitting on a bus stop bench outside a tranquil park, wearing a khaki suit, checkered blue shirt and sneakers. A plain white box rested on his lap when he greeted a stranger and offered her a chocolate saying, “My Mama always said life was like a box of chocolates…you never know what you gonna get”. What a simple, insightful thought. Forrest Gump is one of my favorite […]
On sunny afternoons, my wife and I enjoy finding a patio at a local brewery to enjoy a cold beverage and play card games. Our favorite spot is Living The Dream Brewing in Highlands Ranch (Drink Local!). When there, I suggest trying one of their well-balanced IPAs, a smooth vanilla cream ale or one of […]
“Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday’s success or put its failures behind and start over again. That’s the way life is, with a new game every day, and that’s the way baseball is.” – Bob Feller Bob Feller, a Hall of Fame pitcher, made his Major League debut at the […]
Why am I here? Well, there’s an existential question for reflection. I pose this question not to discuss the meaning of our lives, but instead to share why I chose to join Prosperion Financial Advisors and build a practice as an independent financial advisor. At the heart of the answer to this question, why am I here, are two things: People […]
As we age asking for help can be a challenging decision, especially when exploring options for housing and care in later years. Evaluating choices, determining costs, and reflecting on the ability to handle everyday tasks are questions few of us enjoy. What do you value about the way in which you currently live? What values […]
