Castlepoint CEO Kendall King explores the strategic parallels between creating an NBA dream team and assembling a top-notch professional advisory team. Drawing insights from legendary entrepreneurs like Steve Jobs, discover the key roles of advisors, led by a wealth manager as the ‘Point Guard,’ and the vital qualities of A players. Learn how building a cohesive team is essential for achieving personal and financial success, assess your current team, and take action to secure your ‘top five’ for a victorious future.
Financial Planning Basics
What do you know about Annuities?
Curious about annuities? Castlepoint Partner & Advisor Jake Weatherford, CFP®, joins Castlepoint Partner & CIO Adam Lee, CFA®, to discuss the nuances of annuities. The advisory duo explores transparency, fees, and liquidity challenges. Watch this Jake’s Take video to learn why a clear plan is critical to informed decision-making, gain insights into potential pitfalls, and why some of the most successful investors prioritize comprehension over complexity.
Optimize Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) with Qualified Charitable Donations
Do you own an IRA with a small balance remaining? Castlepoint Advisor Kristen Buchman, CFP®, discusses tax-efficient year-end giving strategies using Qualified Charitable Donations when you have Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) remaining. Learn how you can close out the year with a positive impact!
Top 25 Mindsets and Habits of Successful Entrepreneurs
How similar are you to the most successful people in the world? In this blog post, Castlepoint CEO Kendall King delivers his list of the top 25 mindsets and habits of successful entrepreneurs.
Is $5 Million Enough to Make You Rich?
Is $5 Million enough to make you rich? In this blog post, Castlepoint CEO Kendall King explains why the answer to that question is different for everyone, and provides some practical ways you can find your “enough” number.
Rule of 72: Determine When You Will Double Your Money
How long will it take your investment to double in value? In this Jake’s Take video, Castlepoint Wealth Advisors Partner & Advisor Jake Weatherford, CFP®, explains the Rule of 72 and how it can give you a ballpark timeframe for doubling your money.
Can the US Rebound from the Credit Downgrade?
The U.S. government recently received a credit downgrade. Castlepoint Partner & CIO Adam Lee, CFA®, explains why it’s not any bigger of a deal than that time Dennis Rodman went to Vegas before grabbing 14 rebounds and winning an NBA championship.
The Power of Compounding Interest
How does compounding interest work, and how can you unlock its remarkable potential? In this Jake’s Take video, Castlepoint Partner and Advisor Jake Weatherford, CFP®, discusses the power of compounding interest and its potential for significant growth over time.
Five 401(k) Fundamentals
With all the rules and options, starting a 401(k) plan through your employer can be a daunting task. In this comprehensive 401k overview video, Castlepoint Partner, COO & Advisor Drew Garner, CFP®, discusses contribution limits, vesting schedules, types of 401k plans, investment options, and employer matching.
The Debt Ceiling and Asteroids
The debt ceiling crisis has captured headlines once again, but should you worry? That’s like asking if you should worry about an asteroid hitting the earth — if it happens, there’s little you can do about it. While defaulting on debt would certainly be less than ideal, both sides acknowledge the need to raise the debt ceiling. So, instead of panicking, we recommend focusing on long-term investing and trusting in human ingenuity to overcome challenges. Speculating on political events is a risky gamble that’s best avoided.