More than a decade ago I was in a leadership workshop with about a dozen deans and a few department chairs when one of them raised the subject of strategic planning. Fairly new to administration at ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - After an estate plan has been made and all the important documents gathered, it may seem like the work is done. Certified financial planner Derieck Hodges said that’s not ...

Estate planning can provide security and direction for the future, and a financial advisor can streamline the process. When it comes to estate planning, selecting the right financial advisor might ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Going paperless can make a lot of things more convenient, like paying bills and buying event tickets. Certified financial planner Derieck Hodges said he’s been paperless ...

There are a variety of questions associated with creating a financial plan. We reached out to Dennis Mitchell, president and managing director of Ledyard Financial Advisors at Ledyard National Bank ...

Ever feel like getting your money in order requires either a finance degree or a second personality who actually enjoys spreadsheets? Between rising prices, unpredictable markets, and the pressure to ...

Meeting planning is a thankless job. For the small business owner, executive assistant or anyone else who has to consult with multiple people with multiple calendar limitations to set a time, day and ...

While many advisors are good at planning for their clients' futures, not all of them are so adept at planning for their own. Indeed, only three out of 10 advisors have a succession plan in place, ...

The decision to create an estate plan is important for all families, but it can also be very challenging. Often, the biggest obstacle families face initially is discussing their death and the deaths ...