Next Step Financial Transitions

Next Step Financial Transitions We help individuals and families navigate all of life’s financial transitions.

We provide fee-only financial planning services and investment management solutions.

One of the biggest advantages of working with a financial advisor is having a plan in place before year-end deadlines ar...
09/03/2026

One of the biggest advantages of working with a financial advisor is having a plan in place before year-end deadlines arrive.

By working closely with clients throughout the year, we help monitor progress, adjust strategies when needed, and stay proactive so there are fewer last-minute decisions to make when year-end approaches.

Instead of scrambling to review investments, retirement contributions, tax strategies, or income planning all at once, our clients benefit from ongoing conversations and thoughtful planning year-round.

If you are looking for a more proactive approach to financial planning, contact us today to learn how we can help.

September is home to some truly remarkable moments in history. From breakthroughs in medicine to the furthest reaches of...
09/02/2026

September is home to some truly remarkable moments in history. From breakthroughs in medicine to the furthest reaches of space, these are the kinds of milestones that remind us of what becomes possible when human ingenuity, courage, and determination come together.

Here are three we are celebrating this month:

🫀 September 2, 1952 - At the University of Minnesota, the University of Minnesota surgical team (Drs. F. John Lewis, C. Walton Lillehei, Mansur Taufic, and Richard Varco) performed the first successful open-heart surgery using a technique called hypothermia, often called “code chill” or “code cool,” to temporarily stop the heart's blood flow.

🚀 September 5, 1977 - NASA launched the Voyager 1 spacecraft, which has since become the most distant human-made object ever to travel through space. Onboard is the Golden Record, a carefully assembled message from Earth intended for any extraterrestrial life that may find it.

🏗️ September 30, 1935 - In the middle of the Great Depression, construction on the Hoover Dam commenced, a monumental feat of engineering that was finished two years ahead of schedule.
These moments continue to inspire us to think bigger, reach further, and never underestimate what is possible.

Which of these September milestones resonates with you the most? Drop a comment and let us know!

09/01/2026

FINANCIAL TIP TUESDAY:

Are you spending money where you want or just spending money? Freedom comes from clarity.

*educational use only

Contact Next Step Financial Transitions for financial guidance.

August has that funny way of keeping us guessing. One day, it can feel like peak summer, and you’re reaching for your go...
08/31/2026

August has that funny way of keeping us guessing. One day, it can feel like peak summer, and you’re reaching for your go-to iced drink. Next, a chill in the air makes you believe fall might be right around the corner, making a warm drink sound pretty perfect.

So we want to know, where do you stand as we head into the final stretch of summer?

🧊 Vote iced drink
☕ Vote warm drink

Drop your pick in the comments. We are curious to see which side takes the win this month!

Many people hear terms like CPI, PPI, and PCE in financial news and may wonder what they actually mean and why they matt...
08/27/2026

Many people hear terms like CPI, PPI, and PCE in financial news and may wonder what they actually mean and why they matter in the financial world. Each of these three indicators offers a different perspective on pricing trends and the broader economy. Swipe through to learn more.

If you have questions about how inflation or market conditions may impact your financial strategy, our team is here to help. Contact us anytime to start the conversation.

The kids are headed back to school, and that can only mean two things: The house is quiet again, and the coffee is hot f...
08/26/2026

The kids are headed back to school, and that can only mean two things: The house is quiet again, and the coffee is hot for the first time in months.

However you are feeling about back-to-school season this year, we hope the transition is going smoothly for your family. As always, if there is anything we can do to help, do not hesitate to reach out. That is what we are here for.

Longer life expectancies are changing what retirement looks like. With more years to plan for, your income and savings m...
08/24/2026

Longer life expectancies are changing what retirement looks like. With more years to plan for, your income and savings may need to go further than you initially expected. This also means your financial strategy should be built to support an extended retirement. Swipe to learn more.

If you have questions about your retirement strategy or want to ensure your plan is built for the long term, contact us today. We are here to help.

08/21/2026

August has a way of reminding us that change is already on its way. Summer is not quite over, but the days are already hinting at something new — earlier sunsets, a slight cool in the morning, and a quiet sense that a fresh season is just around the corner.

It can be tempting to hold on to what is familiar and comfortable, but this month is a gentle nudge to look forward instead. This is the moment to channel something new: a goal, a habit, or a mindset shift that moves you toward the next chapter with intention.

As we move through August, what is one thing you are ready to build or step into? Feel free to share it in the comments. We would love to hear what you are looking forward to.

Planning for retirement comes with a lot of assumptions, but not all of them hold up. Understanding what’s fact versus f...
08/20/2026

Planning for retirement comes with a lot of assumptions, but not all of them hold up. Understanding what’s fact versus fiction can make a meaningful difference in how you prepare for the future. Swipe through for a few retirement myths and the realities behind them.

If you have questions about your retirement strategy or want to explore your options, contact us today. Our team is here to help you build a plan designed for your future.

As summer slowly gives way to fall, we are reminded that change can feel a little easier when we are surrounded by stron...
08/19/2026

As summer slowly gives way to fall, we are reminded that change can feel a little easier when we are surrounded by strong friendships. This month, we are sharing a story about five friends whose bond has proven that no matter how much life changes, some connections only grow stronger with time.

Since 1982, John Wardlaw, Mark Rumer-Cleary, Dallas Burney, John Molony, and JD Dickson have been returning to the same cabin on Copco Lake in California to recreate the same photo. The same five friends, the same spot, every five years.

What started as a spontaneous snapshot taken when they were 19 has become a four-decade tradition that neither distance nor time has been able to interrupt. This story serves as a beautiful reminder that strong friendships are built around showing up for one another, year after year, no matter what life brings.

Read the full story here:
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/5-friends-take-same-photo-for-over-4-decades/

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