Marlon Shkaidy-Financial Advisor

10/15/2026

There was a time when a busy schedule felt like success. These days, balance feels a lot more impressive. 😄

10/13/2026

As someone who coaches 4th grade football, this article caught my attention.

One line really stuck with me: "No one's getting scouted at 12 years old."

It's a great reminder that youth sports aren't about perfect performance. They're about building confidence, resilience, teamwork, and character.

My team hasn't given me many chances to coach through disappointment yet 😉. We're undefeated and still in the playoffs. But the biggest lessons aren't always on the scoreboard.

Sometimes our job as parents and coaches isn't to remove every obstacle. It's to help kids grow through them.

That's true in sports, business, and life.

usatoday.com

10/08/2026

I'm going to take the other side of this one: football isn't going anywhere.

This article argues that growing concerns about CTE and head injuries could eventually lead to football's decline.

The concerns are real, and the game should continue to evolve. But America loves football.

From Friday night lights to college Saturdays to NFL Sundays, football is woven into the fabric of our culture.

Will the game change? Absolutely. Will it disappear? I wouldn't bet on it.

Interesting read, even if I come to a different conclusion.

psychologytoday.com

10/06/2026

The longer I do this whole life thing, the more I appreciate the people who make the journey interesting.

The friendships, partnerships, conversations, and connections along the way have led to some of my best opportunities and memories.

Grateful for all of it.

10/01/2026

One thing I've learned over the years:
The best conversations usually aren't about business.

They're about family. Challenges. Goals. Life experiences.

The business part comes later.

Relationships have a way of opening doors that transactions never will.

Curious how this lands with others. What makes someone memorable to you?

09/29/2026

The firms that stand out aren't always the ones saying more. They're the ones showing more.

This article by Daniel Darst explores why so many wealth management firms sound alike, despite having very different strengths and expertise.

A good reminder that people connect with authenticity and real experience, not just marketing language.

thefinancialbrand.com

09/24/2026

All these boys ever wanted was to catch a monster and thanks to Ron and LeaAnn Moore they finally did!

09/22/2026

Game Time!

09/18/2026

Maybe It's Not About Having More Money. Maybe It's About Having More Reasons to Plan.

A recent article found that Americans without children are LESS confident about retirement than parents.

That caught my attention.

As a dad, having kids changed the way I think about planning. It's not just retirement anymore.

It's thinking about college savings, opportunities I want to provide for them, protecting my family, and being intentional about the future.

Parenthood creates natural milestones that push you to plan ahead.

The takeaway for me isn't that parents plan better than non-parents. It's that all of us need a reason to think beyond today and create a plan for tomorrow.

What motivates us to plan may be different. The importance of having a plan is not.

www.usatoday.com

09/17/2026

My kids ask a lot of questions.
A lot.

Sometimes it's "why is the sky blue?" Other times it's questions I have absolutely no idea how to answer.

But one thing I've noticed is that kids are naturally curious. They aren't afraid to ask questions just because they might not know the answer.

Somewhere along the way, adults lose a little of that.
We worry about looking uninformed. We hesitate to ask for clarification. We assume everyone else already knows.

I've found that some of the best conversations, opportunities, and lessons start with a simple question.

Curiosity is a trait that's easy to outgrow.
It's also one that's worth keeping.