As a holistic advisor, Linda Gardner focuses on discovering what keeps you awake at night. What are your needs, goals, and hopes for retirement? Then she searches for the best solutions and helps you evaluate them. Together you’ll create a plan that’s uniquely yours and provides you with a sleep-at-night portfolio. Holding a Series 65 securities license means that she has a fiduciary responsibility toward her clients – always keeping their best interest in mind.
Linda is a member of National Ethics Association, Women’s Estate Planning Council, MDRT, American Association for Long Term Care, and Ed Slott’s Master Elite IRA Advisor Group. Linda also holds a Colorado Life and Health Insurance license.
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Investment Advisory Services offered by Linda Gardner through Brookstone Capital Management, LLC, (BCM) a SEC Registered Investment Advisory Firm. Blue Heron Capital, LLC and BCM are independent of each other.
Preparing for Market Volatility
Hidden Cost in Retirement No One Talks About
It's a common belief that taxes decline in retirement. However, for many individuals, the opposite holds true, taxes can remain a significant, and sometimes one of the largest, expenses throughout retirement.
Retirement Optimism
Retirement isn't looking as bright as it used to. Confidence is slipping, only about 3 in 10 people believe they'll live as well (or better) in retirement than they do today. What changed… and what can be done to turn that outlook around?
The New Retirement Reality
The retirement landscape has fundamentally changed and the old rules no longer apply. Gone are the days of working until 65, relying on a pension, and enjoying a predictable 20-year retirement. Today's reality is more complex, more uncertain, and requires a new strategy. Understanding this shift isn't just helpful, it's essential to building a retirement plan that actually works.
Don't Outlive Your Money
Retirement isn't just about building wealth. It's about making it last. Lifespans stretch, inflation rises, and markets are unpredictable. Retirees face a new challenge, turning their savings into reliable, lasting income.
Create A Lasting Legacy
It's easy to make assumptions about what goes into a legacy plan. Find out some of the top legacy planning mistakes you want to try to avoid? We'll discuss how to make it more clear for you as we dive into the basics of creating a lasting legacy for your family.
The Longevity Challenge
People are often living longer than previous generations, which can be wonderful. However, but it may create some serious financial planning challenges. If you're currently 65, there's a possibility you could spend 25 to 30 years or more in retirement.
Reality of Retirement Spending
What if everything you've been told about retirement spending is off? The idea that your expenses neatly shrink after you stop working sounds comforting - but reality may tell a very different story.
Planning for the Future as a Family
We'll explore how families can work together to set goals, build financial security, and a shared vision for the years ahead. Learn practical tips on how to align family priorities, navigate major life decisions, and build a plan that supports both current needs and future generations.
Break These Financial Habits
Any time is a good time to break a bad habit. Whether you want to make improvements in your routine at home, your job performance at work, with your physical health or your financial health, the time to make a positive change for your future,
is right now.