Joshua Newett

05/20/2025

I’ve spent most of my life building things—businesses, schools, stories. In South Korea, I opened and ran a restaurant, founded two schools, and taught literature and culture at the Korean Naval Academy. I also led a publishing and rights company, where we acquired the Korean-language rights to Breathe by Rickson Gracie—a New York Times bestseller that speaks to the discipline and clarity I’ve tried to live by, whether training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or building something from scratch.

Now I bring that same mindset to financial advising. I believe a rising tide should raise all boats. That means giving each client the time, attention, and thoughtfulness they deserve. I focus on understanding what matters most to you—your family, your goals, your values—and then we build a strategy together, one that fits your life and adjusts as it changes.

I’m drawn to this work because it allows me to form real, lasting relationships. I believe in listening closely, thinking clearly, and helping people make confident decisions about their future. It’s quiet work, steady work—the kind that builds trust over time. That’s what I bring to every conversation.
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04/15/2025

I’ve been back in the States for eight months now, after sixteen years abroad.

It’s strange.
Not bad. Not good. Just strange.

I left in 2008 — before the housing crash, before the country fractured, before everything felt like it was teetering. I’m an American from a different time — pre-meltdown, pre-algorithms, pre-tribes.

Coming back feels like stepping into a parallel universe. Everything’s older. Faster. Smarter. But lonelier.
Things feel more commercial, less personal.
More vicious. Meaner.

I miss the mountains in Korea.
The little places down side streets that served food you never forgot.
The friends who became family.

I’m still trying to figure out how to fit into America 2025.
Still trying to build something solid in a place that feels like it’s shifting underfoot.

Anyone else come back after years away? What did it feel like for you?

04/12/2025

We all disappear. We’re all in the process of disappearing. Worlds vanish before our eyes, and we don’t even realize. Frogs in boiling water. I’ve been gone for a long time. I lived two or three lifetimes across oceans. So many things and people have vanished without a trace. Where have they gone?

God, and nostalgia, called me back to the Catholic Church I grew up in. The exterior and interior of the church look exactly as they did 30 years ago but there’ve been changes: the nuns are gone; where they once lived is now the parish office, the school has been shuttered, and the numbers at Mass dwindle by the year. I told an unfamiliar priest that my family had attended Sacred Heart for generations. The receptionist could find no record of us in her computer. She triple-checked. Not in my system, she said. I said it was strange, and she replied that there was one more place she could check. She got up, shuffled over to a small closet, opened a Rolodex, and popped out two yellowed index cards.

"Ah yes, here it is! John and Mary, right? And here you guys are—the kids, see here? And here’s another Newett card.”
"Oh, yes, that’s my grandfather.”

There we were. The Newetts. On two yellowed index cards. Some of us anyway. I was struck with a sudden pang of hiraeth, just above the gallbladder. Those names on the yellowed card—the three small Newett children in CCD, their parents, their grandparents. They weren’t “in the system.” They were in a Rolodex, in a moldering closet, faded and fading. This is how we disappear.

Who in the parish remembers my great-grandfather and his bar? My grandfather, returning from World War II? My father, going off to Vietnam? My mother, who taught at the school for years? Father Shehan? The nuns who ruled the convent? The children who ran the halls of the now-shuttered school? None of the priests or anyone in the parish office. Not many of the parishioners. All yellowed cards—or nothing at all.
Maybe ghosts aren’t caught in some traumatic event, as many believe, but are telling us to remember. Remember, what once was is what created what is now. Remember their world. Maybe most of us are too scared and assign other intent to those apparitions. Maybe they are pleading with us to take those cards out of the closet and remember who they were, who we are. That we too one day won’t be “in the system”, that our world will die off just as theirs did. That there is only now. Reminding us, as Marcus Aurelius did “How soon everything is forgotten, the chaos of infinite time on either side of the present”.

03/28/2025

The incomparable Paul Luikart with another well deserved review.

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03/25/2025

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03/24/2025

SPRING-FORD PROFESSIONAL ALLIANCE
Craft. Character. Community.

In the age of noise and hustle, we’re bringing back something older—and better.
A local network built on trust, referrals, and good names.

We’re building a group of local professionals who support one another and give back to the community.

Here’s what that looks like:
• One meeting per month to stay connected and exchange referrals
• One seat per profession—no competition, just trusted collaboration
• Referring clients to fellow members when there's a good fit
• Sponsoring local events like art shows, gallery nights, poetry readings, seasonal markets, small concerts, and workshops

Our goal is to strengthen local business and invest in the culture, creativity, and people of the Spring-Ford area.

If you care about your craft, your clients, and your community—we’d love to meet you.

03/22/2025

I'm pleased to announce we'll be launching Edward Jones Generations, our new private client services tailored to U.S. high net worth clients and their unique needs, later this year. It's the latest way we're innovating and evolving to serve more clients, more completely – and to help them create a lasting, positive impact for generations to come. Message me to find out more.

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03/22/2025

With a strong foundation in business development and strategic leadership, I bring over 16 years of international experience across diverse industries. My career has spanned operational management, publishing, and education, all of which have honed my ability to analyze complex systems, develop long-term strategies, and guide individuals and businesses toward sustainable growth.

Previously, I owned and operated Washington Private School in South Korea, where I managed daily operations, curriculum development, teacher training, and student retention. This experience strengthened my ability to lead teams, optimize operations, and build client trust—skills that directly translate into my work as a financial advisor. Additionally, as Director of Operations at J.New Books, I have overseen the entire publication process, from manuscript selection to market launch, implementing marketing strategies to maximize visibility and sales.

My academic foundation includes a Master’s in International Relations from Freie Universität Berlin and a Bachelor’s in Political Science from Temple University. My experience as a lecturer at the Korean Naval Academy further underscores my ability to communicate complex ideas effectively—an essential skill in financial advising.

Now, as I transition into a new role in the financial industry, I am excited to help individuals and businesses build, manage, and protect their wealth. My passion for strategic planning and my global perspective enable me to offer insightful, tailored solutions. I look forward to making a meaningful impact by guiding clients through financial decisions with clarity and confidence.
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