Garrett & Robinson Investment Management & Wealth Planning

08/31/2026

For many executives, success can become concentrated in one place. The same company may provide your income, bonus, equity compensation, and a significant portion of your future wealth.

That's not necessarily a problem, but it is something worth paying attention to.

We've found that some of the most productive planning conversations begin with a simple question: How much of my financial future depends on a single outcome?

As careers progress and equity compensation grows, it's important to periodically step back and evaluate how different pieces of your financial life fit together.

08/28/2026

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08/28/2026

Business owners carry a lot.

Employees. Clients. Operations. Growth opportunities. Family responsibilities.

And somewhere in the middle of all that are the decisions that don't have a deadline but still deserve attention.

The ones you know you'll need to address eventually.

We've found that many business owners are looking for the time, space, and perspective to think through what's already on their mind. Our team is here to have those conversations when you are ready.

08/27/2026

Motivation gets a lot of attention because it's exciting. Discipline is quieter.

It's the decision to keep going when progress feels slow. To stay committed to a plan when results aren't immediate. To continue making thoughtful choices long after the initial excitement has faded.

Whether it's building a business, growing wealth, or improving your health, meaningful progress is often the result of small actions repeated consistently over time.

08/26/2026

It's hard to believe we're already talking about the second half of the year.

The goals we set in January don't become less important just because life got busy.

This can be a great time to pause, revisit your priorities, and ask yourself a simple question:

Is my plan still aligned with where I want to go?

There's still plenty of time left in the year to make meaningful progress.

08/24/2026

Sending a child to college comes with a long checklist.

Housing. Tuition. Class schedules. Move-in day.

What often catches parents by surprise is that once a child turns 18, they become a legal adult.

That means parents may no longer have automatic access to certain medical, financial, or educational information, even in situations where they're trying to help.

Most families don't discover this until they're faced with an unexpected situation. Back-to-school season can be a valuable time to review whether important legal documents and authorizations are in place.

08/21/2026

Some life transitions come with more questions than answers.

In those moments, it's easy to feel like every decision needs to be made immediately. Often, it doesn't.

One of the purposes of thoughtful planning is to create flexibility when life doesn't go according to plan. To provide options, guidance, and a foundation to lean on when emotions are understandably taking up most of your attention.

You don't have to have everything figured out today. Sometimes the most important thing is simply having the time and space to process what matters most.

08/18/2026

People often evaluate an investment strategy by looking at average returns. In retirement, there can be more to the story.

Two retirees may experience the same average return and still have very different outcomes.

That's one reason retirement planning requires more than a long-term return target. Decisions around income, withdrawals, and flexibility can all play an important role over time.

Retirement planning is an ongoing process of balancing today's income needs with tomorrow's opportunities and uncertainties.

08/17/2026

Many people walk into a review meeting expecting to talk about performance. And while that's certainly part of the conversation, it's rarely the most important part.

Maybe there's a new opportunity you're considering. A family milestone on the horizon. A question that's been sitting in the back of your mind. Or maybe life simply looks different today than it did a year ago.

Those details matter. Here are a few questions to consider you may not have considered.

08/15/2026

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