Devin Gillespie, Financial Professional

10/29/2026

You insure your home, car, and even your phone. But what about your income? An illness or injury could keep you from working and put your finances at risk. Let’s review your protection strategy and help safeguard your paycheck.

“When the well runs dry, we know the worth of water.” – Benjamin Franklin Drawing a poignant parallel between the value of water when the well runs dry and the crucial importance of disability insurance when one is no longer able to earn an income. This piece captures the essence of foresight ...

10/27/2026

U.S. stocks ended last week mixed as investors moved away from technology and communication services and toward more defensive areas of the market. Treasuries gained on safe-haven demand, while inflation concerns persisted and elevated borrowing costs continued to pressure housing. Dive into this week’s market perspective for more analysis and key takeaways.

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.

10/19/2026

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.

10/12/2026

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.

10/09/2026

Kids know Halloween for many different reasons, but we never thought to use it as a time to learn about money.

Until now!

Here's a way to use budgeting, costume spending, and trick-or-treat rewards as an opportunity 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.

10/08/2026

Download this guide for tax-smart ways to give before Dec. 31: https://bit.ly/474gdfE

Want to talk it through? Let’s connect.

10/06/2026

The moment life insurance becomes important isn't always predictable. That's why planning ahead matters. Let's talk about coverage options that can help protect what matters most to you.

10/05/2026

Last week, stocks were mixed as technology gains offset broader weakness tied to rising interest rates. Treasury yields remained volatile, while softer labor and consumer confidence data reinforced expectations of slowing growth. For more key learnings, give our weekly market perspective a read.