Walter Brown - Financial Advisor, WestPac Wealth Partners

12/14/2025

They’ve got short, snappy, compelling videos, but social media financial influencers may not have your best interests in mind. One study found that you may actually be.

Just because social media influencers seem knowledgeable doesn’t mean you should place your trust in them

12/07/2025

Confused about SECURE Act 2.0? Take a look at our rundown of the new legislation and how it changes your retirement.

The second iteration of the SECURE Act brings forward several changes to the world of retirement.

11/30/2025

Hispanics had the biggest demographic growth in the 2020 Census, but Hispanic household wealth is not keeping pace. These 5 steps can boost retirement savings.

Walter Brown is a Certified Financial Planner™ with WestPac Wealth Partners. Walter works alongside individuals, families, and business owners nationwide to help them become the best financial versions of themselves that they can be. His goal is to provide a comprehensive service to his clients, g...

11/23/2025

FDIC insurance was designed to protect your deposited funds, but do you know how?

FDIC insurance was designed to protect your deposited funds, but do you know how? This article answers that question.

11/16/2025

Do you know how missing the best and worst market days might affect your portfolio?

All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.

11/09/2025

Your income sources, budget, and health are all important considerations for retirement that you’ll want to plan ahead for. Here are a few tips to help you prepare for your golden years

Retirement can sound like a dream. To help ensure that your retirement truly is dreamy, it’s wise to plan ahead

11/02/2025

This message covers three important factors when it comes to your financial life: Diversification, Patience, and Consistency.

Three important factors when it comes to your financial life.

10/26/2025

Do you know the difference between a global mutual fund and an international mutual fund?

Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?

10/19/2025

Heading into retirement with confidence can be easier if your strategy includes steps to help mitigate taxes. Even though your income is likely to decline.

Heading into retirement with confidence can be easier if your strategy includes steps to help mitigate taxes.

10/12/2025

Stressed about the cost of gift-giving? You’re not alone. Here are some tips on how to be a savvier gift-giver.

10/05/2025

Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE), also known as radical savings, encourages aggressive saving to retire by age 40. But there may be a better approach.

Walter Brown is a Certified Financial Planner™ with WestPac Wealth Partners. Walter works alongside individuals, families, and business owners nationwide to help them become the best financial versions of themselves that they can be. His goal is to provide a comprehensive service to his clients, g...

09/28/2025

Can group and private disability policies work together?

Loss of income from disability has the potential to cause financial hardship. Disability insurance can help.