by Ryan Stille | Oct 20, 2021 | Family, Financial Planning, Market, Values
Our family has a tradition of going apple picking each October. It is a wonderful time to get outdoors, walk the orchard, and taste all the different varieties. The bushel we quickly fill is more than enough to eat, bake, and share with friends and neighbors. Apples,...
by Ryan Stille | Jun 24, 2021 | Family, Financial Planning, Values
When Flowerstone Financial was created 20 months ago, it was with the purpose to serve a limited number of client relationships. Leaving an environment of transactions and more for more sake, I was curious if a financial firm may be created and grown to serve a small...
by Ryan Stille | Jan 6, 2021 | Financial Planning, Values
Each January, our firm distributes a shareholder letter to our clients which reiterates our guiding principles and covers important planning themes. We view clients as shareholders in our practice, ongoing communication is critical in our partnership together as this...
by Ryan Stille | Nov 18, 2020 | Family, Financial Planning, Investments, Market, Values
I left my previous firm of 23 years. It was a huge move to make, one that required an exhaustive amount of planning, timing, and frankly some luck. Driving this move was my beliefs, vision, and passion to serve clients in a manner that did not require product quotas...
by Ryan Stille | Oct 28, 2020 | Family, Financial Planning, Investments, Values
Tricks: (Don’t start doing these things – or stop if you already have). Borrowing more than necessary Confusing volatility with risk Mixing politics with your investment choices Assuming your 401k alone will provide you the lifestyle you desire when you repurpose your...
by Ryan Stille | Sep 9, 2020 | Financial Planning, Values
Several weeks ago I shared the values of Flowerstone Financial and what we stand for as a firm when serving the planning needs of families and professionals. A complete list of our values and what drives our firm may be found here. Today I want to touch on one of...
