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At GHWM, we believe that your financial future should reflect the life you’ve worked hard to build.

Our expert advisors are here to guide you through every step, helping you craft a personalized financial plan that turns your vision into reality. At Growth Horizons Wealth Management, we are a trusted fee-only financial planner committed to empowering individuals, families, and businesses with tailored financial solutions. Our services include financial planning, wealth management, and investmen

t management, all designed to help you work toward your financial goals. We also specialize in retirement planning, small business consulting, and fractional CFO services to support business growth and financial stability. Whether you're planning for the long term or managing day-to-day finances, our team provides strategies to align with your unique needs and goals. Contact Growth Horizons Wealth Management today to schedule your consultation and learn how we can support your financial journey.

08/06/2026

I got a $1,000 check from the U.S. Treasury last month.
It was for our newborn, Maximus.
If you read that and thought, “What in the world is he talking about?” you are probably not alone.
The money was for something called a Trump Account.
It is a new type of investment account for children, and for certain eligible kids, the government may contribute $1,000 to get the account started.
So naturally, parents are going to ask:
“Should we open one?”
My initial reaction was to evaluate whether our family qualified for the government's initial contribution.
Whether that's appropriate depends on each family's circumstances and financial goals.
For many families, contributing additional money may not be the most appropriate option.
That is where families need to slow down.
On the surface, the pitch sounds great:
A government-funded head start.
Tax-deferred growth.
A long runway for compounding.
A new account designed for kids.
But once you get past the headline, the planning case gets a lot less obvious.
For some families, other savings vehicles may be more appropriate depending on their goals.
A 529 may be better for education.
A Roth IRA may be better once a child has earned income.
A taxable brokerage account may offer more flexibility.
There may be a narrow strategy where families maximize contributions, wait until the child is older, and then look at Roth conversions.
But I think that use case is much more limited than it sounds.
Especially when the child legally controls the money at 18.
The initial government contribution may be worth evaluating for eligible families.
But contributing your own money is a completely different question.
I wrote a full breakdown on what Trump Accounts are, who may want to use them, and why I think most families should be cautious before adding their own dollars.

You can read it here: Trump Accounts: What Families Should Consider Before Contributing

**This post is for educational purposes only and is not intended as individualized investment, tax, or legal advice. Whether a Trump Account or any other savings strategy is appropriate depends on your individual circumstances and should be evaluated with your financial and tax professionals.

07/30/2026

A planning scenario we occasionally encounter involves investors with significant assets tied up in alternative investments.

Private equity.
Private REITs.
Multiple funds.
Multiple statements.
Multiple redemption rules.

On paper, it looked diversified.

In reality, it was complicated, expensive, and hard to unwind.

That is one of the biggest risks with alternative investments.

They often look clean when they are being sold.

The pitch usually focuses on the upside:

Higher income.
Lower volatility.
Private market access.
Less correlation to stocks and bonds.
Institutional-style investing.

But the real test often comes later.

When you want your money back.

In this client’s case, there were six different funds with different liquidity rules.

Some had quarterly redemption windows.
Some had limits on how much could be redeemed.
Some required paperwork well in advance.
Some could delay or restrict redemptions depending on fund conditions.

So we could not simply sell everything and move on.

The investor ultimately needed a plan to coordinate redemptions over time.

Quarter by quarter.
Redemption window by redemption window.
Fund by fund.

And this is where many investors underestimate the cost of complexity.

The cost is not just the fee.

It is the loss of flexibility.

It is not being able to simplify when life changes.
It is not being able to access cash when a better opportunity comes along.
It is having your money available on someone else’s timeline.

That does not mean all alternative investments are bad.

Some can play a role for the right investor, in the right amount, with the right expectations.

But investors need to understand what they are giving up.

Liquidity has value.

Simplicity has value.

Flexibility has value.

And when an investment asks you to give those things up, the return potential needs to be high enough to justify it.

Before investing in anything that sounds sophisticated, ask two simple questions:

How much does this actually cost?

And how do I get my money back?

If the second answer is complicated, slow, or uncertain, that is not a small detail.

That is the investment.

*This example is for illustrative purposes only and does not represent any one client's experience. Individual circumstances vary. This content is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as personalized investment, tax, or legal advice.

07/21/2026

I picked up Harry Potter for the first time in 20 years.

And apparently the books are contagious, because Krista is reading them now too.

Magical spells.
Dragons.
Death Eaters.
Quidditch.
All of it has been really fun to experience again as an adult.

But what I am taking away most from re-reading the books is how much of the world we see through story.

The story we tell ourselves about money.
The story we tell ourselves about work.
The story we tell ourselves about success.

The stories that we tell are how we create a narrative about the world.

And those narratives shape more than we realize.

They shape what we chase.
They shape what we fear.
They shape what we avoid.
They shape what we believe we are allowed to want.

We see this all the time with new clients.

Someone can have plenty of money and still feel like they are one bad year away from losing everything.

Someone can have the ability to retire and still feel guilty stepping away from work.

Someone can sell a business for more money than they ever imagined and still feel lost because the business was the story they knew how to live inside.

That is why the numbers are only a small part of the work.

Yes, we need the spreadsheets.
Yes, we need the projections.
Yes, we need the tax strategy, the investment plan, and the estate documents.

But at some point, the deeper question becomes:

What story are you living inside of?

Is it still true?

Is it still useful?

Is it helping you build the life you actually want?

Or is it a story that made sense in an earlier chapter, but no longer fits the season you are in now?

Good planning should help people do more than organize their finances.

It should help them see the story they have been living by and decide whether it still belongs in the next chapter.

*This content is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as personalized investment advice. Investment decisions should be made based on an individual's objectives, risk tolerance, and financial circumstances.

07/16/2026

Everyone is asking us what our travel plans are for the summer.

And honestly, our plans look pretty boring this year.

No big trip.
No complicated itinerary.
No “we just have to get out of town” feeling.

Summer is when people travel.
It is when you make memories.
It is when you take the break you have been waiting for.

But the more I thought about it, the more I realized something:

I do not really feel like I need to escape our routine right now.

That feels funny to admit.

Because travel sounds like the obvious thing you are supposed to want.

Get away.
Take a break.
Change the scenery.
Make the most of the season.

And I do want those things.

But we are also in a season where I wake up excited every day.

The boys are little.
Our routines are predictable.
The mornings have a rhythm.
The evenings have a rhythm.
Work is full, but structured.
Our weeks feel productive, but not chaotic.

And there is something really valuable about that.

When life is unstable, getting away can feel like relief.

But when life is finally structured in a healthy way, leaving that structure can feel less appealing.

Maybe that changes as the kids get older.

I am sure there will be seasons where travel feels easier, more restful, and more exciting.

But right now, I am realizing that the life we are building at home is not something I am trying to escape from.

A lot of people build wealth assuming the goal is always more options.

More trips.
More freedom.
More flexibility.
More experiences.

And those things matter.

But sometimes the real win is quieter than that.

It is building a life you do not constantly need a break from.

A home that feels steady.
A calendar that has room to breathe.
Work that is meaningful without consuming everything.
Enough financial clarity to make decisions based on the season you are actually in.

There will be times to go.

And there will be times where staying close to home is not because we lack the means to travel.

It is wisdom.

The goal is not to use every option just because you have it.

The goal is to build a life where your choices actually match what your family needs right now.

*This content is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as personalized investment advice. Investment decisions should be made based on an individual's objectives, risk tolerance, and financial circumstances.

07/14/2026

Twenty-year-old me thought fitness was mostly about intensity.

More miles.
More weight.
More sweat.
More exhaustion.

If I was not leaving the gym completely drained, I did not feel like I had done enough.

At that stage of life, that made some sense.

I had more flexibility.
More margin.
Fewer people depending on me.

But life looks different now.

I have gone from single to married with two kids.
I was an individual contributor at work and now the business has 3 employees.
The number of people depending on my energy, clarity, and consistency keeps growing.

And that has changed the way I think about fitness.

I still train hard.

But I care a lot more about structure now.

Sleep.
Nutrition.
Walking.
Recovery.
Consistency.
Training with a purpose.

I am less interested in proving how hard I can push for one workout.

I am more interested in building a body and mind that can hold up for the next sixty years.

That shift has shown up in business too.

Early on, growth can feel like intensity.

More meetings.
More hours.
More ideas.
More urgency.
More everything.

And some of that is necessary.

But over time, intensity without structure starts to break things.

You need systems.
You need recovery.
You need the right people around you.
You need a clear reason for what you are building.
You need to know when effort is productive and when it is just noise.

Fitness, business, and financial planning all have this in common:

Doing more is rarely the right answer.

The better question is what is the one thing I should be focused on in this season?

Because the goal is not to be exhausted all the time.

The goal is to be strong enough, clear enough, and steady enough to keep showing up for the things that matter.

*This content is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as personalized investment advice. Investment decisions should be made based on an individual's objectives, risk tolerance, and financial circumstances.

07/07/2026

There is one investment question I get asked more than almost any other:

“Should I have some alternative investments in my portfolio?”

Private equity.
Private credit.
Private real estate.
Hedge funds.
Interval funds.
Structured notes.

The list keeps growing.

And I understand the appeal.

The traditional stock and bond portfolio can feel boring.

Alternatives sound more sophisticated.
They sound more exclusive.
They sound like the place wealthy families are supposed to be investing.

And in some cases, they can play a useful role.

But the first questions I ask are usually pretty simple:

How much does it cost?

And how do I get my money back?

That may sound basic, but it is where a lot of alternative investments start to break down.

The pitch usually focuses on the attractive parts:

Private markets.
Lower volatility.
Higher income.
Less correlation to the stock market.
Access to opportunities most investors do not have.

Sometimes those benefits are real.

But many alternatives sound better than they actually are once you understand the mechanics.

What are the upfront fees?
What are the ongoing expenses?
Is there a performance fee?
Is there a manager fee layered on top of another fund fee?
Is there a surrender charge?
Is there a redemption window?
Can the fund limit withdrawals?
How often can you actually get liquidity?
What happens if everyone wants out at the same time?

Those questions are not nearly as exciting as the pitch deck.

But they matter more.

Because an investment is not just a return number on a page.

It is a structure.

And the structure determines what happens when life changes.

You need cash for a business opportunity.
You want to help a child with a home purchase.
You are navigating a tax bill.
You are retiring earlier than expected.
You simply decide you no longer want the investment.

That is when the fine print stops being fine print.

For most successful families, the goal is not to own the most complicated portfolio possible.

The goal is to build a portfolio that can actually support the life they are trying to live.
Sometimes that includes alternatives.

Sometimes it does not.

But before you get excited about the story, make sure you understand the structure.

How much does it cost?

And how do I get my money back?

If those answers are vague, expensive, or overly complicated, that is usually telling you something.

*This content is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as personalized investment advice. Investment decisions should be made based on an individual's objectives, risk tolerance, and financial circumstances.

07/02/2026

Thursday, June 11th at 4:00 pm.

When a high-profile private company like SpaceX generates significant attention, many investors begin asking similar questions.

“What do you think about buying some SpaceX stock? I am hearing a lot of good things from friends and family.”

That is usually how these moments work.

The excitement does not arrive slowly.

It shows up all at once.

A company people already admire.
A story that feels obvious.
Friends and family talking about it.
A sense that “this might be the one.”

We love it when clients reach out to ask about an investment they are interested in.

SpaceX is an incredible company.

But a great company is not automatically a great investment.

Especially when everyone is already excited about it.

The hard part with hot IPOs is that by the time most public investors get access, a lot of the upside may already be priced in.

You are not just buying the company.

You are buying the company at a specific price, with a specific set of expectations already built in.

That changes the question.

The question is not:

“Do I think this company is impressive?”

The better question is:

“What has to go right from here for this investment to work?”

That is where planning matters.

When clients ask about something like this, our job is not to be reflexively negative or to kill the excitement.

Our job is to slow the decision down enough to look at both sides.

What is the upside case?
What is the downside risk?
How much could you lose without changing your life?
Is this a small position or is this becoming a meaningful bet?
Are you investing from conviction or from fear of missing out?

In situations like this, it's important to evaluate both the potential opportunities and the risks before making an investment decision.

We shared our concerns.
We talked through the risks.
We helped them understand what they were actually signing up for.

Because jumping on the bandwagon rarely feels reckless in the moment.

It usually feels logical.

Everyone is talking about it.
The company is exciting.
The story makes sense.

And I think the periods of heightened investor enthusiasm may just be getting started.

Highly anticipated private companies often attract significant investor interest.

Many investors are interested in owning innovative companies if they eventually become publicly available.

But the mechanics have to make sense.

Not when everything has to go perfectly right just for the company to grow into an already expensive valuation.

Investment decisions involve more than enthusiasm for a company. They also require considering valuation, risk tolerance, diversification, investment objectives, and how the investment fits within an overall financial plan.

*This content is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell any security. References to specific companies are for illustrative purposes only and do not constitute investment recommendations. All investments involve risk, including the possible loss of principal.

06/30/2026

“I just separated from my company… and I’m trying to figure out what comes next.”

That is a situation many professionals face after separating from a company.

On the surface, the financial questions were technical.

Severance.
Company stock.
Options that needed to be exercised.
A large 401(k).
A daughter heading to college.
A possible new role with less income but more flexibility.
A growing interest in real estate.
And a tax bill that was hard to fully see yet.

Any one of those items would be manageable.

But all of them together?

That is where successful professionals start to feel the weight.

Not because they are financially irresponsible.

Usually the opposite.

This was someone who had worked since he was young.
Saved diligently.
Built a strong career.
Led a large team.
Carried a lot of responsibility for a long time.

But once the company transition happened, the question changed.

It was no longer just:

“How do I make more money?”

It became:

Can I retire at 55?
Should I take a lower-paying role with more flexibility?
What do I do with the stock and options?
How do I plan for the tax bill?
Should real estate be part of the next chapter?
How do I make sure I don’t make one expensive mistake?

That is the moment where financial planning becomes more than investments.
It becomes life design.

Because a career transition in your 40s or 50s is rarely just about replacing income.

It is a chance to ask a deeper question:

What do I want this next season to look like?

For a lot of high-performing professionals, that question is uncomfortable.

You have spent decades doing what needed to be done.

Providing.
Leading.
Executing.
Solving problems.

But then one day, the structure changes.

And suddenly the same skills that helped you succeed need to be redirected toward building a life you actually want to live.

Our role in that kind of situation is to bring coordination.

Investments.
Taxes.
Real estate.
Retirement timing.
College planning.
Cash flow.
Career decisions.

Not as separate conversations.

As one integrated plan.

Because financial independence is not just having enough money to stop working.

It is having enough clarity to decide what kind of life you want to build next.

That is where the real planning begins.

*This example is for illustrative purposes only and does not represent any specific client experience. It should not be construed as personalized financial, tax, legal, or investment advice. Individual circumstances vary.

06/23/2026

Most people don’t actually know what they want.

They know what they were taught to want.

I’ve been digging into René Girard lately, and one of his core ideas is something called mimetic desire.

In simple terms:

We often learn what to want by watching what other people want.

The promotion.
The title.
The house.
The income level.
The second home.
The country club.
The early retirement number.

None of those things are bad.

But at some point, it’s worth asking:

Did I actually choose this?

Or did I inherit someone else’s definition of success?

I think this is one of the hardest questions for high performers to answer.

Because when you’re good at achieving, it's easy to drive 100 MPH down the interstate in the wrong direction.

You hit the milestone.

Then the next one appears.

You make more money.

Then your lifestyle adjusts.

You earn the title.

Then you start comparing yourself to the person one level above you.

And eventually you can wake up with a life that looks impressive from the outside…

but feels strangely misaligned on the inside.

That’s where Girard’s idea hits hard.

The danger isn’t ambition.

The danger is borrowed ambition.

Wanting things because they are meaningful to someone else.

Chasing a life you never actually examined.

This is why I think the “what’s next?” question is so important for mid-career professionals.

Because once you have built some financial security, the deeper question isn’t:

Can I afford to keep climbing?

It’s:

Do I still want the thing I’m climbing toward?

Financial planning can help answer the technical questions.

Can I retire?
Can I change careers?
Can I buy the property?
Can I take less income?
Can I step away?

But the better planning conversations usually start one layer deeper.

What is actually worth wanting?

Because if you don’t answer that honestly, you may spend the next decade optimizing a life you never really chose.

*This content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as personalized financial, tax, legal, or investment advice. Individual circumstances vary. Consult appropriate professionals regarding your specific situation.

06/16/2026

I’m reading a really challenging book right now.

It’s dense.
It’s slow.
It’s the kind of book you have to wrestle with instead of consume.

The book?

The Tortoise and the Hare.

The older I get, the more I think it’s a lesson for me than it is for Roman.

Because the hare looks impressive.

Fast.
Talented.
Confident.
Hard to ignore.

But the tortoise understands something the hare doesn’t:

Pace matters.

I thought about that during Murph on Memorial Day.

For the first run, I was slow. Very slow.

There were guys out there running 5- and 6-minute miles, and I was one of the last ones back in after the first mile.

It would have been easy to feel behind.

But I knew what was coming.

100 pull-ups.
200 push-ups.
300 squats.
Another mile run.

So I stayed patient.

I paced the run.
Kept moving.
Didn’t redline too early.

And by the end, I finished in the top 5% of the workout.

Not because I was the fastest.

Because I didn’t burn out trying to look fast at the beginning.

That feels like a pretty good metaphor for life.

In business, fitness, family, and money, it is easy to admire speed.

The fast promotion.
The big exit.
The overnight success.
The aggressive investment.
The person who seems to be sprinting ahead.

But most durable things are built by people who know how to pace themselves.

A healthy marriage.
A strong family.
A resilient business.
A body that can carry responsibility.
A financial life that creates options.

The tortoise is not slow because he lacks ambition.

He is steady because he sees the big picture.

The goal is not to look fast.

The goal is to finish with something intact.

Your health.
Your relationships.
Your integrity.
Your peace.
Your ability to keep going.

This past Memorial Day, the best part wasn’t finishing near the top.

It was looking over and seeing Roman trying to do pushups next to me.

A reminder that the pace I choose is not just shaping my life.

It’s shaping what he sees as normal.

Less sprinting.

More compounding.

Be the tortoise.

*This content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as personalized financial, tax, legal, or investment advice. Individual circumstances vary. Consult appropriate professionals regarding your specific situation.

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