Category: beyond the numbers
What to Do When a Loved One is Diagnosed with Dementia
We have seen an increase in the number of our clients or their parents suffering from dementia. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, there are just under 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s and this figure is expected to grow to nearly 14 million in the next 30 years. As we continue to...
Sustaining Family Wealth & Unity
Historically, 70% of inheritors squander their inheritance, and 90% of families fail to maintain their family unity and wealth for more than three generations. If Financial Planning helps protect and grow your money, and Estate Planning prepares your money for your family, Heritage Design, the...
Employee Spotlight: Alex Morris
Originally from South Florida, Alex discovered his passion for investing while in college. He originally planned on a career in building construction but changed his mind after stumbling upon some of the writings of investing legends such as Warren Buffett and Peter Lynch. During his senior year at...
Advocates of Literacy
Bess Butler and Lee Butler, the founder of The Fiduciary Group, participated in the Savannah Rotary Read-In together on March 13th by reading the “Little Bear” book to first graders at May Howard Elementary. Bess and Lee gave a “Little Bear” book and a teddy bear to each of the 21 students in the...
Building Teamwork
Vince Lombardi said teamwork was… “Individual commitment to a group effort — that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.” Many famous coaches and company leaders agree that teamwork is vital to success. The two youngest members of The Fiduciary Group,...
An Altruist Among Us
Since arriving at the firm in 2008, Scott has been a key member of the investment team and has helped drive TFG’s growth over the past decade. Outside of the office, Scott’s impact on the local Savannah community has been just as significant. His commitment to bettering the community is exemplified...
We’re not just advisors, we are educators!
As a financial planner and investment advisor, my starting point is client education. To me this makes sense, because we all tend to be more engaged with matters that we understand—and understanding usually starts with knowledge. My goal is to empower clients with the knowledge they need to make...
Major Life Events
Being the helpless romantic and nerd that I am, I proposed to Lauren on Tax Day 2017. We grew up an hour apart in New Hampshire. We both attended UNH and met through mutual friends. When we graduated, Lauren pursued her career in nursing while I joined a startup fintech company. Since then, we’ve...
When I’m Not Working…
It all started with a small plot in a community garden. When I harvested my first bell pepper, I was hooked. After a few years bending over two planter boxes at ground level, I decided to “straighten up.” Literally, I wanted to stand up while I worked in my vegetable garden. With the help of Farmer...