David Horine - Financial Advisor - Illumine Financial Partners

10/23/2026

Three things for an employee to look at if your ESOP company is sold:

1️⃣ What does this mean for you financially? It’s important to be clear on the details – price per share, deal structure, and your voting rights are all important considerations.

2️⃣ How and when you’ll get paid – this varies, so it is important to be clear on the details about vesting, payout timing, and form of payment to expect.

3️⃣ Taxes and distribution options – for many employees, this may be the largest sum of money ever received, so it’s important to understand how it is taxed and how it fits in your overall financial plan.

Don’t go it alone – I can help you understand these considerations and more. Let’s connect.

10/22/2026

The best financial lessons often start at home. As Halloween approaches, consider using candy budgets, costume spending, or trick-or-treat rewards as opportunities to teach children healthy money habits.

This Halloween, candy as currency can become a lesson on budgeting, market value, even taxes. This article covers suggested lessons parents can teach kids.

10/22/2026

Check out this guide for tax-smart giving strategies to consider before year-end: https://bit.ly/4yWPttI

Ready to start building your plan? Reach out today.

10/19/2026

Last week, stocks fell as technology and AI-related weakness outweighed resilience in defensive sectors. Treasury yields declined amid demand for safety, while persistent inflation and strong consumer spending added uncertainty around interest rates. Learn more about the market forces driving recent performance in this week’s perspective.

10/19/2026

Many business owners spend years building value without knowing what their business
may be worth today. Understanding the value of your business can help support growth, succession, and long-term planning decisions. Let’s start the conversation.

10/16/2026

According to a recent study, 88% of pre-retirees have thought about retirement income, but 50% lack an updated written plan and even fewer work with a financial advisor. Let’s meet and look over your retirement plan to make sure you’re prepared for what comes next.

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10/15/2026

Calls, maintenance and communication work today from the home office. Some days I can be more efficient here, some days it makes more sense to get into the office. Really have come to love this little setup and the sunlight helps a ton! Where do you do your best work?

10/12/2026

Last week, Stocks rose as broad market gains and earnings optimism outweighed inflation concerns. Bonds also advanced, with Treasury yields easing modestly. Economic data was mixed, with a strong labor market offset by weaker consumer sentiment and persistent inflation pressures. Check out this week’s market perspective to learn more.

10/12/2026

I don't know why I think this is funny, but every time I use the men's room at the local shop where they have this wallpaper hung, I smile. Ben Franklin surely enjoyed bubblegum, right? I love the little touches that businesses put in place to be memorable. What local places do you love and what are the small details that make you smile?

10/08/2026

Saw this on the wall in the office of someone I would deem very successful. If you were making the list, what would you change? Which of these is the hardest for you?