Grounded Financial Planning

04/20/2026

For the second year in a row, we had the privilege of supporting United Way of West Tennessee by sponsoring and attending their First Ladies Luncheon!

We were able to fill two tables with friends, family, and clients, which made the experience even more meaningful. Being surrounded by so many inspiring women from across the region is always a highlight of the year.

Thank you to United Way of West Tennessee for hosting such a special event, and to everyone who joined us at the table. We’re already looking forward to next year!

04/15/2026

In case you missed it, the IRS has extended the filing deadline for all Tennesseans.

Thanks for the advance notice! 😃

UPDATE: IRS has announced an expansion of tax relief for taxpayers in ALL 95 counties in the state of Tennessee. Tennessee taxpayers now have until June 8, 2026, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. Details: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-announces-tax-relief-for-taxpayers-impacted-by-winter-storm-fern-in-tennessee-various-deadlines-postponed-to-may-22-2026

Check our tips and other information below on our page!

Consistent with the IRS’s decision to extend federal due dates to June 8, 2026, for those businesses located in a designated disaster area resulting from Winter Storm Fern, the Tennessee Department of Revenue has extended the franchise and excise tax filing and payment due dates to June 8, 2026. Link:
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/revenue/documents/notices/general/26-10.pdf

04/09/2026

We're pumped to welcome Griffin Collins to Grounded Financial Planning as our Financial Planning Intern!

Griffin is a rising senior at Freed-Hardeman University, where he’s pursuing a BBA in Finance (Financial Planning) and a BA in Law & Politics.

He’s built an impressive academic track record, holding a 4.0 GPA, earning President’s List honors, and being recognized as a Freed-Hardeman Honors Student, Sewell Scholar, and member of the Alpha Chi Honor Society.

Griffin has also spent time working as an undergraduate legal clerk at Porter, Banks, Baldwin, & Shaw, PLLC and interning with Senator Mitch McConnell.

This summer, he’ll be supporting our team in the financial planning process, meeting preparation, and client service work.

We’re glad to have him on the team and excited to see what’s ahead for him.

04/02/2026

Rick just released a new Market Commentary on recent claims that the U.S. is insolvent and what that actually means for investors. It provides important context around government debt and why headlines may not reflect immediate risks.

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A recent headline claims the U.S. has effectively become insolvent. In this commentary, Rick Wedell breaks down what that claim means and why the reality is ...

03/31/2026

Rick just released a new Market Commentary on rising geopolitical tensions, oil prices, and recent market volatility. He explains what is driving the uncertainty and how it may affect inflation and investor sentiment.

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Markets have pulled back as geopolitical tensions rise, and oil prices move higher. In this update, Rick Wedell explains what is driving recent volatility a...

03/25/2026

Thank you to Community Foundation of West Tennessee, Ford at BlueOval City, and Grounded Financial Planning for their support as Mockingbird Sponsors at the .

03/24/2026

Rick just released a new Market Commentary on recent market volatility, oil prices, and inflation expectations. He explains what is driving recent market moves and how they fit into a longer-term investment perspective.

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Market volatility has increased as tensions in the Persian Gulf push oil prices higher and raise new inflation questions. In this update, Rick Wedell explain...

03/12/2026

In this week’s Market Commentary, Rick Wedell breaks down recent market swings, why diversified portfolios are holding up, and how rising oil prices could influence inflation.

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Recent market headlines have highlighted sharp swings in stock prices, but the underlying performance has been far more stable than the news might suggest.In...

03/10/2026

In this week’s Market Commentary, Rick Wedell pushes back on the growing narrative that investors should shift dramatically toward bonds.

He explains why large allocation changes often encourage market timing and why that behavior historically hurts long-term returns.

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Recent industry headlines have questioned whether the traditional 60/40 portfolio still makes sense for investors. In this week’s Market Commentary, Rick Wed...

03/02/2026

Markets often look past geopolitical conflict.
They don’t ignore oil.
The expanding Iran war is lifting energy prices, influencing inflation expectations, and shifting market leadership globally.
This week’s Market Commentary breaks down:
• What’s driving volatility
• How oil affects the Fed outlook
• Why the U.S. may be relatively insulated
• Why diversification still matters
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Markets are responding to an expanded conflict in the Middle East, with the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz pushing oil prices higher. In this Mark...