Stephen Harms-Financial Professional

08/21/2026

A sickness or injury doesn't care about your business timeline. And if you're unable to work, the income you rely on could be interrupted.
Many business owners plan for external risks—a slow quarter, a lost contract, or changing market conditions. Fewer have a plan for the risk of being unable to work themselves.
Individual disability insurance may help replace a portion of your income during a qualifying disability due to sickness or injury.
I help business owners protect what matters most with the right disability coverage. Let's connect.

Read about what individual disability insurance is, and how this private coverage from NYL can offer personal income protection in the event of a disability.

08/19/2026

As a business owner, your ability to work is often closely tied to the income you earn.
Mortgage payments. Household bills. Everyday expenses. They don't stop if a covered sickness or injury keeps you from working.
Individual disability insurance may help replace a portion of your income during a qualifying disability.
I help business owners protect what matters most with the right disability coverage. Let's connect.

Read about what individual disability insurance is, and how this private coverage from NYL can offer personal income protection in the event of a disability.

08/15/2026

When business slows down, your mortgage doesn't. The car payment, the tuition, and the household expenses all run on a schedule that has nothing to do with how last month went.
Many business owners have thought through their business risks. The personal financial exposure that comes with a bad stretch due to an owner’s qualifying sickness or injury preventing them from working and earning an income.? That's the gap people forget to plan for.
I help business owners protect what matters most with the right disability coverage. Let's connect.

Read about what individual disability insurance is, and how this private coverage from NYL can offer personal income protection in the event of a disability.

08/13/2026

There's more financial advice out there for young people than ever—and somehow, that's making things harder, not easier. Trends like ""girl math"" and ""no-spend"" months turn budgeting into a game or a punishment, when what most young people actually need is a plan.
I'm sharing an article that gets into why all this noise is landing the way it is—and what actually helps cut through it.
https://bit.ly/4wqsvcq
Whether you’re thinking about how to build a stronger financial foundation for you or someone you care about, reach out. I’m always here to talk.

08/12/2026

Your mortgage, your car, your kids' school—these obligations continue to exist whether you continue to work on your business or become disabled.
And when your income as an owner is interrupted, your household feels it first.
Many business owners have a plan for the business. Fewer have thought through what happens at home if a qualifying sickness or injury prevents them from working and earning an income.
I help business owners protect what matters most with the right disability coverage. Let's connect.

Read about what individual disability insurance is, and how this private coverage from NYL can offer personal income protection in the event of a disability.

08/09/2026

Most business owners have a plan for what happens when equipment fails or inventory runs short. Few have a plan for what happens when they can't earn an income.
The clients, the revenue, the decisions that keep everything moving—none of it runs without you. Losing your income is an exposure many balance sheets never account for.
I help business owners protect what matters most with the right disability coverage. Let's connect.

Read about what individual disability insurance is, and how this private coverage from NYL can offer personal income protection in the event of a disability.

08/06/2026

Your equipment, your inventory, your property are all reflected on your balance sheet.
But one thing might not be: you.
Yet the revenue you help generate, your client relationships, your business decisions—they all require you to run.
Most business owners have insured almost everything their business owns. Few have protected the asset they depend on.
I help business owners protect what matters most with the right disability coverage. Let's connect.

Read about what individual disability insurance is, and how this private coverage from NYL can offer personal income protection in the event of a disability.

07/04/2026

Wishing you an Independence Day full of celebration and tradition. Happy 4th of July!

06/25/2026

Life insurance has a reputation for being complicated. There are a lot of options, and thinking through the decisions behind them isn't always comfortable.

But understanding what's out there is a lot easier than most people expect. We put together a really clear breakdown of the main policy types—what they are, how they differ, and what's worth considering depending on where you are in life:

https://nyl.co/4vvg7YS

If it raises any questions or you'd like to talk through what makes sense for your situation, I'm here. Just send me a message.

06/11/2026

Between vacations, camps, and all the little extras that come with summer, it's easy to lose track of where the money is going—especially when you're the only one keeping an eye on it.

I came across this genuinely useful roundup of the best budgeting apps for families. It breaks down which ones let multiple people share access, set goals together, and keep kids in the loop too.

Worth a read if summer expenses are starting to feel like a lot to manage:

https://bit.ly/4v4YZsZ

And if it gets you thinking about your bigger financial picture, send me a message. I'm always happy to talk.

Article is for informational purposes only. New York Life does not endorse any specific app.