Karen Coyne, CFP, Clarity Planning/Raymond James

Karen Coyne, CFP, Clarity Planning/Raymond James The financial planning process can be intimidating, anxiety-inducing, dreadful. Humorless. Icky. It Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc.

As a financial advisor, I help physicians, business owners, individuals and families make smart financial decisions and prepare for the challenges ahead. Between balancing work and family, there are many time-robbing responsibilities that crowd into the events and moments that make life truly enjoyable. That’s why we’re here: to make complicated financial matters – whether it’s a plan to retire on

your terms or a retirement plan to keep employees engaged with your business – easier to manage so you can focus on matters at hand. Simply put, we help bring clarity and vision to all the financial decisions in your life to make life easier for you. My team and I examine the essential elements of our clients’ financial affairs, from investments to strategies for tax mitigation, wealth preservation, wealth transfer, and charitable giving. Whether a client is considering the sale of a practice, preparing for retirement, or positioning for growth, we provide a comprehensive evaluation of their entire range of financial needs with recommendations on moving forward. Karen Coyne, CFP®
Financial Advisor
Investment Management Consultant

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06/03/2026

My son made an ask the other morning.
Nothing unreasonable—but it made me laugh.

Because growing up, I didn’t ask my parents for much.
A lot of us didn’t.

We adapted.
We figured it out.

We sucked it up.

And that worked… until it didn’t.

Because now, many of us have trained ourselves not to ask for help.

Meanwhile, we’re raising a generation of “negotiation monsters”...and realizing, we might have something to learn from them.

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06/01/2026

If you want to get better at asking for more,
start practicing…with yourself.

One question that really stood out to me from this conversation with Raineka Weston:

“What am I no longer willing to tolerate?”

It’s a simple question—but an honest answer will likely point you straight to a conversation you’ve been avoiding.

And often, that conversation is the negotiation.

In this clip, Raineka shares a few powerful questions to help you start building your “negotiation reps.”

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Was there a time when you didn’t speak up, or didn’t make an ask you wanted to make?What got in the way? Did you suddenl...
05/28/2026

Was there a time when you didn’t speak up, or didn’t make an ask you wanted to make?

What got in the way?

Did you suddenly forget your value?

In this episode, leadership coach Ranieka Weston makes a powerful point: when it comes to making an ask, the first negotiation is usually with yourself.

Listen to the full episode:
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05/27/2026

We tend to think of negotiation as a high‑stakes, high‑pressure moment—something formal, uncomfortable, and reserved for big decisions.

But what if that framing is exactly what holds us back?

Ranieka Weston offers a different perspective:
negotiation is happening all the time—in small conversations, quick decisions, and everyday interactions.

These moments are the “reps” that build confidence and shape outcomes long before anything feels high‑stakes.

If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation thinking, “I should’ve said something,” don’t miss the latest episode of Money Without Math.

Take a listen to the full episode for more insights.

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05/15/2026

Parenting is becoming a 30-year financial commitment.

Many parents know this, but not everyone is talking about it.

Whether you are giving support or receiving it, talk openly with your family, sooner rather than later. Don’t wait until there’s a crisis, or until unspoken expectations lead to conflict.

If you’re not sure where to begin, share this episode with Dr. Eliza Filby.

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05/11/2026

When your income isn’t near what it needs to be to afford a home, skipping lattes and avocado toasts isn’t going to make a meaningful difference.

Coffee didn’t price people out of housing, markets did.

At the same time, wages haven’t kept up. Today, being able to afford a home or even stay afloat increasingly depends less on income, and more on family support. Dr. Eliza Filby calls this shift “Inheritocracy,” the topic of our latest Money WIthout Math episode.

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We were told the formula was simple: study hard, work harder, and you'll get ahead.But what if the formula was always mi...
05/08/2026

We were told the formula was simple: study hard, work harder, and you'll get ahead.

But what if the formula was always missing a variable?

Not talent. Not grit. Not credentials.

Access.

Specifically — access to the kind of financial cushion that lets you fail without falling, move without being stuck, and build without starting from zero.

Dr. Eliza Filby puts a name to something many of us have felt but couldn't quite articulate. And naming it matters — because you can't challenge a system you can't see.

The question isn't whether inheritocracy is real. It's what we do now that we know it is.

If that question sits with you, the full conversation goes much deeper — dive into the whole episode and follow the thread all the way through.

Take a listen to the full episode for more insights.

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05/07/2026

Hard work still matters. But increasingly, it’s not the whole story.

When the cost of housing, education, and healthcare greatly outpace wages, something has to give. Unless you have another means of support. Namely, access to family wealth.

Historian Dr. Eliza Filby and author of “Inheritocracy: It’s Time to Talk About the Bank of Mum and Dad” does just that in the latest episode of Money Without Math. Take a listen to understand how family wealth is reshaping opportunity.

Take a listen to the full episode for more insights.

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05/04/2026

One of the strongest predictors of happiness isn’t money—it’s relationships.

If you want to be more intentional about nurturing relationships, try this daily habit: Express appreciation to one person each day.

This could be a short email. A quick text. Or an old-fashioned, hand-written note.

Not only does this gratitude practice strengthen connection, it also boosts your own well-being.

Dr. Peggy DeLong, the Gratitude Psychologist, shared research showing that college students who wrote just three gratitude letters over three weeks reported significantly improved moods and maintained that elevated mood three months later, without writing a single letter more.

Take a listen to the full episode for more insights.

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04/28/2026

Your day can go sideways before your feet even hit the floor.

If that sounds familiar, try this gratitude practice; it only takes two seconds!

When you wake up: Say “Thank you” out loud.

Get out of bed.

That’s it.

According to Dr. Peggy DeLong, this simple habit can interrupt anxiety, prime your brain for positivity, and shift how your entire day unfolds.

For more insight on gratitude as a way of life, tune into the full episode.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/hvdaaZoHVso?si=B8NRXbPLZo0ZsnRr
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