Jason Lurie with Wealth Advisory Group, LLC

10/15/2026

The debt gurus tell us the fastest path to financial freedom is paying off everything we owe.

So why don't successful businesses operate that way?

Every business owner understands the importance of three financial statements:

Balance Sheet: What do we own and owe?
Profit & Loss: What are we earning and spending?
Cash Flow: Where is our money going?

A good CFO knows that no single statement tells the whole story.

Yet much of the personal financial advice we hear focuses on one thing: Eliminate debt as quickly as possible. But is reducing debt the same as building financial strength?

Consider two families, each with $10,000 in credit card debt at 19% interest and $500 a month available.

One puts all $500 toward debt.

The other puts $300 toward debt and $200 into savings.

After two years, the first family has reduced its debt faster. The second has also reduced debt while accumulating $4,800 in savings, without earning a penny of interest.

Now the water heater breaks. The car needs tires. The kids need cleats.

Which family has more choices?

Businesses understand this. They manage debt while preserving working capital, investing in growth, and maintaining liquidity.

Why shouldn't families? I'm not advocating carrying debt indefinitely. A disciplined repayment plan matters.

But paying down debt and building financial security aren't necessarily the same thing.

The goal isn't simply to become debt-free. It's to build enough financial strength to have choices.

Want to put your own financial strategy to the test? Give me a call. Let's look at the whole picture.

05/04/2026

If you asked my younger self what I wanted to be, it was always a musician, songwriter, or rockstar.

Although I didn't get to S**C via my music (LOL), I was able to finally get on stage via the Saratoga Economic Development Corporation's annual meeting.

It was a great event highlighting their work and economic development going on in the region.

Congrats to Greg Connors and his team at the Saratoga Economic Development Corporation for an incredible event and once in a lifetime experience.

04/10/2026

This past year, I’ve attended more funerals than I’d like to count. Each one a reminder that grief is hard.

I've seen a few times, my business, that left families scrambling to find documents, insurance info, or even simple instructions about what needs to happen next. All while dealing with loss.

I meet monthly with a group of like minded advisors, focused on estate planning as part of our businesses, and I see firsthand how planning well can transform this experience for families. Estate planning isn’t just about wills, it’s about clarity, preparation, and peace of mind.

Here’s what families really need, according to experts:

Organized documents: wills, trusts, insurance policies, powers of attorney. Knowing where to find them matters more than anything.

Clear communication: letting your loved ones know your wishes avoids confusion and stress.

Accessible plans: one folder or system everyone can reach makes the hardest days a little easier.

While it can be time consuming. And often the conversations can be difficult to think about what life looks like when we're no longer here. A thoughtful plan is an act of love—one that stays with your family long after you’re gone.

Many people avoid conversations about estate planning because the topic of our own mortality is uncomfortable, it seems too complicated, or we will get to it later. But life is unpredictable, and if you are a senior, the harsh reality is that you might have less time than you think to ensure your af...

04/06/2026

Was listening to Amazing by Aerosmith this morning...

“Life’s a journey, not a destination...”

Funny, I remember when that song came out.
Didn’t realize that was 30+ years ago.

Then I came across the attached article in Kiplinger talking about how retirement isn’t a finish line, it’s an endless game.

Kind of the same idea, just showing up in a different place.

We spend so much time planning for the moment we “arrive”…
but life keeps asking us to keep going.

30 years ago I liked the song, and as I get older and work with more clients, the lyrics hit a little different.

Hope you’re enjoying the ride.

If retirement is the ultimate goal, why is it harder than we imagined? Regarding it as a game to keep playing, instead of a finish line, may be the answer.

03/31/2026

Been chatting with a few small business owners lately, and one thing keeps coming up: taxes are confusing—and stressful—when you’re running things solo.

This article from Entrepreneur breaks it down for first-time solopreneurs and sole proprietors. A few key takeaways that really resonated:

* Keep clean records from day one: it’s not just good practice, it actually saves money.
* Understand your business structure: even small tweaks can make a big difference in what you pay. And you don't want to miss out on structural benefits
* Don’t forget about quarterly estimated payments and retirement contributions, paying along the way can help reduce surprises at tax time.
*One that often gets missed: think about your exit strategy early. It’s easier to plan for growth and eventual transition before it becomes urgent.

If you’re running a solo biz or just starting out, this is worth a read.

What’s the #1 tax or planning headache you’ve faced running your business?

The last thing hard-working, self-employed business owners need is to leave money on the table when filing their taxes. Find out how to do it right, right from the start.

03/27/2026

Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks?

I just completed my TPCP (Tax Planning Certified Professional) designation from the American College of Financial Services.

All that study isn’t about letters after my name...it’s about helping clients uncover smarter tax strategies and opportunities they might not even know exist.

Happy to talk further with you and your CPA about making sure your financial strategies are in alignment.

02/04/2026

Sometimes the best intentions create the highest hurdles. In New York, that’s very real for advisors trying to serve clients efficiently.

Yesterday in Albany, our NY FINSECA team worked to remove some of those unnecessary hurdles, helping make it simpler to offer solutions without compromising consumer protections.
What makes this work these people did even more meaningful is that these advisors could have been building their own practices, but they chose to build the profession as well.

It’s the quiet work most people never see: navigating regulations, untangling red tape, and showing up on behalf of both the profession and the clients we serve.

Grateful for the colleagues and advocacy teams who make it happen.

01/12/2026

For everyone who stepped up and led...Even when no one asked them to.

As a financial advisor, I get the privilege of seeing every stage of life up close. The ambition of your 20s. The grind of your 30s and 40s.
The reflection, responsibility, and untapped potential that shows up later.

Looking back, 2025 was a year that changed how I see life and work.

Looking around, it suddenly hit me: I might be the oldest person in the room, and that, in your 50s, comes the sobering realization that there may be more of your career behind you than in front.

There’s no ceremony when you become the adult in the room. No baton is passed. You just wake up one day and realize people expect you to know, to decide, to carry the weight, and the encouragement that once fueled you has faded.

At 30, when you knew something, people noticed.
At 50, they assume.

Competence becomes the baseline. Responsibility increases. Recognition often disappears. And those carrying increased responsibility still need the “kudos” that doesn’t come as often.

We spend a lot of time investing in youth, shaping the next generation — and we should. But we rarely talk about the pressure on the people doing the shaping, parents, teachers, managers, mentors, retirees who still have so much to give.

While time is short, don’t keep the kudos to yourself.
Even leaders, parents, and mentors need to know they are doing a good job, holding the burden they inherited…because one day it will be yours.

Recognizing and encouraging them matters more than we often realize.

My hope is that as we reach forward, we pause to thank the people on whose foundation and guidance we stand and that younger generations learn to carry the baton with both ambition and gratitude.

01/06/2026

I’ve always believed that the work we do as financial professionals is bigger than individual clients...it’s about shaping an industry that can truly serve people. That’s why I’m honored to have been nominated as Vice Chair of the NY Advisory Board for Finseca.

Growing up watching my dad in politics, he always said: if you’re not telling your story, someone else will. That lesson has stayed with me as I advocate on behalf of our industry at both the state and federal level, fighting for policies that help financial advice be accessible to all.

At the same time, I get to see that work come to life every day in my client relationships; helping people plan, prepare, and achieve their financial goals. Organizations like Finseca make it possible to do both: strengthen the profession and empower those we serve. I’m looking forward to continuing the work of those who built the foundation we stand on today.

04/09/2025

📍 Albany, NY | Advocacy in Action
Just returned from two impactful days at the New York State Capitol with Finseca, where I had the opportunity to meet with legislators and advocate for financial clients across the state.

What made it even more meaningful? Coming together with professionals from across our industry — including many we usually compete with — united by a shared mission: to remove barriers and expand access to quality financial advice.

Proud to be part of a profession that shows up to protect and promote the financial security of everyday New Yorkers.