Focus Wealth Strategies, LLC

06/02/2026

Exciting News! Please join us in welcoming Luz to our team!

We are thrilled to announce that Luz has joined our office as our newest Administrative Assistant. She will be a key point of contact for our clients, ensuring seamless communication and exceptional support across our day-to-day operations.

She enjoys outdoor adventures, music, food, and creative activities like arts and crafts. Outside of work, she values time with family, friends, and animals.

Please feel free to reach out and give Luz a warm welcome.

05/29/2026

Selling Your Home After Retirement: The Benefits of Downsizing

Nearing retirement age and looking to reduce your expenses? Moving to a smaller home may help you save.

05/28/2026

How do I save for a goal?

The goal for your saving plan is up to you. Some people enjoy travel or the latest electronics. Others may save for school or a home purchase. While there are a thousand ways to spend your money, there’s only one way to save it — stick to the plan.

05/27/2026

I am a NW Ohio native and graduated from The Ohio State University, where I met my wife. Thirty-plus years ago, we moved to the Brandon area, where I obtained my Master's Degree at USF, helped raise our two kids, and started Focus Wealth Strategies, LLC from the ground up. I became a “Grumpa” for the first time in early 2023. My high-energy granddaughter reminds me so much of my own daughter when she was that age. Six months ago, my grandson was born. I really enjoy reading a special book to each of them, playing at the park with Lena, making funny sounds with Micah, and teaching them the beloved…… OH – IO! We visit them in Tennessee as often as we can. I am extremely Thankful and Blessed.

05/22/2026

Investment Tips for All Seasons

If you’ve been investing in stocks or bonds for a while, you may feel like you have an understanding of this precarious trade. You may even be making plans to diversify your portfolio or research more complex investment strategies. But even if you’re a seasoned investor, there’s never a bad ti...

05/22/2026

05/20/2026

Today, we are introducing Wade:

I was born in Georgia and moved to North Carolina at 15. I met my wife at a ministry youth conference in 2001, and we were married in 2003 and we have 3 boys, ages 14 to 21. I spend most of my downtime either on a ball field or in the woods. I have a love for sports, which I share with my oldest and youngest sons, and a love for the outdoors, which I share with my middle son. My wife and I are very active in our church life, volunteering with the youth ministry and helping run the A/V at Bay Life. I also have a love for music and have been a radio and wedding DJ for over 25 years.

05/15/2026

Explaining the Benefits of a 401(k) to Young Adults Entering the Workforce

If you have a child graduating from high school or college and entering the workforce, they may have the opportunity to open up a 401(k) through their new employer. In some cases, that employer will also offer matching contribution funds up to a certain percentage. While it sounds like a no-brainer....

05/13/2026

This week, we are focusing on Tom. Here is a little insight into who he is:

I was born and raised in the Tampa Bay Area, graduated from Chamberlain High School in 1982, and from the University of South Florida in 1988. GO BULLS! My wife and I have been a foster family for 15 years and are blessed with eight amazing children and four grandchildren. I enjoy serving my community through my church, Fellowship Baptist, and by volunteering as the Team Captain for All Pro Dad at Lopez Elementary School. In my spare time, I love camping, hiking, and kayaking with my family.

05/08/2026

Asset Allocation and Risk Allocation

While not guaranteed, a well-balanced portfolio may be better at handling market risk.