Financial Planning
Making Intrafamily Loans in an Era of High Mortgage Rates
July 16, 2024
With mortgage rates high, some families are using intrafamily loans to help younger members get on the real estate ladder.
Five Signs You’re Ready to Partner with an Integrated Wealth Advisor
July 9, 2024
We’ve identified five common reasons people decide working with a wealth advisor will benefit them. Read our list to inform your next steps.
Financial Plan for One, Please
July 28, 2023
Regardless of the decision of or catalyst for a single status, there can be unique considerations and challenges for independent women.
Putting Breaking News in Perspective
July 18, 2023
When breaking news hits, focusing on what matters in the next five hours, five days, and five years can help you take the best steps forward.
So, You Want to Retire?
July 17, 2023
As a financial advisor with more than 30 years of experience, Katy Vermeer, CFP®, shares what's on her mind as she anticipates her own retirement.
The Newlywed Financial Planning Checklist
June 1, 2023
There are many aspects around one's financial life that can change after marriage. Review our checklist.
You Likely Can Spend and Give More
April 19, 2023
Consider the joy you'll experience in making a special purchase or charitable gift.
What to Focus on During Periods of Volatility
March 16, 2023
It's important to remember what matters and what you can control. Your CCM advisor is here to help.
Financial Conversations With the Next Generation
January 20, 2023
One of the first questions I ask people who are seeking financial advice is, “What are your first money memories?”
Money and Independence
December 8, 2022
Knowledge can give people financial independence and comfort. The CCM Women's Initiative supports this.
What Do Women Want in a Financial Advisor?
October 17, 2022
Data shows that women feel less confident about investing than men. Our financial advisors are here to support ALL clients in their financial journey.
Are We There Yet? Navigating Volatility.
October 17, 2022
How investors can measure success in the midst of volatility.
Why Do We Invest?
August 22, 2022
Financial plans should be customized to meet each investor's unique financial goals.
Responding to the Financial Complexities of Divorce
July 25, 2022
Why a financial advisor is a key advocate in situations of divorce.
Considerations in Honor of National 529 Day
May 23, 2022
Insights and reminders for about an important college savings vehicle.
Security Is a Feeling, Not a Number
March 24, 2022
To feel financially secure, it's important to ask yourself questions about what is important to you and why.
Reflections on Ukraine: Fight, Flight, Freeze, or Fulfill
February 28, 2022
President Justin Stets reflects on how CCM will serve wealth management clients in the face of the crisis in Ukraine.
Retiring This Year? Read This First.
January 24, 2022
Before you make the leap to retirement, here are four things to consider.
Five Little-known Facts About 529s
April 22, 2021
Now is an ideal time to examine your educational savings strategies, including a 529 plan.
Meet Selene Serkland
March 23, 2021
In honor of Women's History Month, we introduce you to one of the newest members of CCM's team, Selene Serkland.
Conversations With the CCM Team: Women and Money (VIDEO)
February 18, 2021
Senior Wealth Advisor Katy Vermeer, CFP®, shares her perspectives and discusses CCM's Women's Initiative.
2020 Learnings and Highlights
January 15, 2021
Learnings and highlights from 2020 that have deepened our well of experience for clients.
A Family Meeting: One of the Best Things You Can Do for Your Family in the New Year
January 15, 2021
An effective family meeting can become a family bonding experience that pays dividends for many years.
Dementia-friendly Wealth Management
August 24, 2020
Three important wealth management steps to take upon noticing signs of dementia.
Highlights of the CARES Act
April 2, 2020
CCM's integrated team is diligently working to apply the CARES Act benefits to our clients' financial plans.
Have You Considered a Family Meeting?
July 18, 2019
Family meetings are a wonderful opportunity to discuss a family’s wealth and its purpose.
Investment Insight: A Ten-Year Look Back
May 2, 2019
March 9, 2009, is an important day in our shared history. It was on this date when the financial markets hit rock bottom during the Global Financial Crisis (GFC).
The Power of Budgeting
February 28, 2019
A budget is one of the most basic and powerful financial tools available. It can serve as a road map, helping to create a pathway between where you are and where you want to be. Regardless of your age or stage of life, a budget can be a central component of meeting your financial goals.
The Evidence-based Value of Owning a Globally Diversified Portfolio
January 25, 2019
Putting aside the “noise” that can distract investors, the evidence is conclusive—it is very, very difficult to choose individual securities or investment vehicles that beat a diversified portfolio’s return. Especially in times of volatility there can be an emotional desire to “do something” even when it is not supported by evidence and is certainly not in one’s best interest.
Retirement Planning: Reflecting on the Journey
July 23, 2018
By reflecting on your retirement journey and what gives you joy, your spending is aligned with what matters most to you.