Everett Wealth Solutions, Inc

07/14/2026

Here's a question worth sitting with: if a long-term care need showed up in your plan tomorrow, would it be a bump in the road — or would it undo decades of saving?

Chris put together a short video on why this is the financial risk most people in their 50s and 60s are quietly avoiding, and what a real plan for it actually looks like.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5fPkistXRg

There's also a free guide on this in our Knowledge Vault: https://chris-everett.knowledgevaultpress.com/long-term-care

Want to talk through your own plan? A Pre-Discover Session is free and no-pressure: https://calendly.com/ews407/30min

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07/13/2026

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Financial Decisions That Actually Matter

05/21/2026

Tax season is behind us, and now is the perfect time to share your 2025 tax return with your financial advisor.

Your tax return is a financial blueprint that contains valuable insights for optimizing your wealth strategy. A thorough review of your return allows for identification of tax-saving opportunities, verification of prior strategies, and more effective planning for the year ahead. Swipe for more details.

If you have questions about your current wealth management strategy or have questions about how to share these forms with our team, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Everett Wealth Solutions is a Registered Investment Adviser in the State of Illinois for Fiduciary Financial Planning and Asset Management Across The Nation.

05/21/2026

As a new graduate, we know that it can seem daunting to start investing, especially when your finances may be tight. This can lead some new grads to push off investing until the “perfect time” in the future.

Here’s why that can be a bad strategy: Time is one of the biggest advantages we have when it comes to investing. Starting early gives your money more chances to grow — even if you’re only investing a little each month. That growth might not look obvious on a day-to-day basis. But as the years pass, the difference can become much clearer.

You don’t need a lot of money to get started with investing. The most important thing is to start early. Even small contributions to your own investment accounts or employer-sponsored accounts like 401(k)s, over time, can give your money more chances to grow. The sooner you get started, the bigger the impact it makes to the value of your investment portfolio.

If you want help figuring out what investing could look like for you or have questions about your current strategy, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help craft an investment strategy that’s right for you.

Everett Wealth Solutions is a Registered Investment Adviser in the State of Illinois for Fiduciary Financial Planning and Asset Management Across The Nation.

05/19/2026

Large, often random expenses tend to pop up in the working world. Things like car repairs, medical bills, or a security deposit for an apartment can throw your budget off course if you don’t have any money set aside.

Savings can give you a crucial safety net. Even having a small cushion makes those moments, like car breakdowns or surprise medical expenses, easier to handle. Start by building an emergency fund that covers several months' worth of expenses, then branch out and save for other wants or needs. Starting with small, consistent savings is the best way to go. The habit matters more than the amount at first.

If you have questions about what kind of savings account or savings strategy makes sense for your situation, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to support your goals.

Everett Wealth Solutions is a Registered Investment Adviser in the State of Illinois for Fiduciary Financial Planning and Asset Management Across The Nation.

05/19/2026

As life insurance agents, we are often asked about the different types of riders individuals can add to their life insurance policies. Life insurance riders are additional layers of coverage that can help you customize your coverage so it aligns more closely with your needs.

One such rider is the Return of Premium (ROP) rider. Swipe for an overview of what it does, why it matters, how it works, and who it may be best for.

Have questions or want to see what it might look like for your policy? Reach out. We’re here to help you review your options and plan with confidence.

Everett Wealth Solutions is a Registered Investment Adviser in the State of Illinois for Fiduciary Financial Planning and Asset Management Across The Nation.

05/14/2026

If you’re a new graduate, it can be hard to keep track of your inflow and outflow of cash as you juggle paychecks and new expenses. That’s where budgeting can come in.

Think of a budget as a way to keep your money working for you. Begin with your take-home pay, which is your pay after tax and any deductions, and make sure your essentials are covered. Then you can see what’s left for everything else.

This can look like putting money into “envelopes” or savings categories or simply tracking the numbers in a spreadsheet. Tracking your spending, even just for a month, can be eye-opening and help you fully understand where your money is going.

If you have questions about your current financial picture or want to discuss investment strategies that can support your goals as a new graduate, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help guide you.

Everett Wealth Solutions is a Registered Investment Adviser in the State of Illinois for Fiduciary Financial Planning and Asset Management Across The Nation.

05/14/2026

This month, we’re putting your financial know-how to the test. How well do you understand investing concepts and calculating personal wealth? Swipe through this quiz to test your knowledge. You might even be surprised by what you learn!

If you have any specific questions or concerns about your financial picture, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to be a resource for you.

Everett Wealth Solutions is a Registered Investment Adviser in the State of Illinois for Fiduciary Financial Planning and Asset Management Across The Nation.

05/13/2026

May is a month of meaningful celebrations, with holidays like Mother’s Day to milestones like graduations, reminding us how quickly the years pass and how the connections we make can shape our lives in unexpected ways. This month, we’re sharing a story that perfectly captures just how small and serendipitous the world can be.

When Megan Lewis was in second grade, she was paired with a high school junior named Suzanne Koziol for a school pen pal assignment. They exchanged letters about favorite foods, hobbies, and future dreams, but, like many childhood projects, the letters were eventually tucked away and forgotten.

Three decades later, Lewis rediscovered those letters in a box of old mementos and looked up her former pen pal, only to realize Koziol was now Dr. Suzanne Koziol Pugh, the physician who delivered her two children. Neither of them knew their connection stretched back to a classroom assignment in the 1990s. As Pugh shared, “It really made us feel like I was meant to take care of her and we were meant to play a role in each other’s lives.”

Read the full story here:
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/woman-discovers-childhood-pen-pal-became-doctor-who-delivered-her-2-kids-my-mouth-dropped/

Everett Wealth Solutions is a Registered Investment Adviser in the State of Illinois for Fiduciary Financial Planning and Asset Management Across The Nation.

05/12/2026

If you have student loans or other debt after graduation, you’re not alone. Debt is a reality for many college students after they graduate. Regardless of whether you’re graduating with student loans or credit card debt, making a plan to manage and eventually eliminate your debt can feel overwhelming.

With that in mind, we wanted to share a simple roadmap for starting to address debt post-graduation:

A good way to start managing your debt is to get everything out in the open. List your loans, credit cards, and any other balances so you know what you’re dealing with. While you do this, be sure to pay attention to interest rates and make a plan for how you’ll handle payments each month. When you’re organized, it’s easier to keep debt from getting out of control.

If you have questions about your financial picture or want to talk about investment strategies that can support you as a recent graduate, don’t hesitate to reach out. We are here to help.

Everett Wealth Solutions is a Registered Investment Adviser in the State of Illinois for Fiduciary Financial Planning and Asset Management Across The Nation.