Etch Financial

A modern wealth management firm helping families tackle their biggest financial decisions. Based in Pittsburgh, PA. Serving families nationwide.

We help clients create modern financial plans yesterday's experience and tomorrow's tools.

04/02/2026

One thing we’ve noticed with people in their 50s:

They’re not worried about retiring.

They’re worried about retiring… and then realizing they made a mistake.

-Took Social Security too early
-Withdrew from the wrong accounts
-Didn’t plan for taxes
-Helped their kids too much

It’s not fear of retirement.

It’s fear of getting it wrong when it matters most.

Schedule a meeting with us at www.etchfinancial.com/meet and we'll help you avoid those mistakes.

03/10/2026

If you have a child heading off to college in the Fall, you’re likely getting financial aid awards letters from their top schools.

If you feel like the offer received is a bit too low, did you know that you can appeal it?

A well-constructed appeal can help you get more financial aid from the school and lower your out-of-pocket expense.

Let us know if you’d like to discuss your financial aid award offers.

03/09/2026

Big student loan news today.

A federal appeals court has officially ordered the end of the SAVE student loan repayment plan.

For the past couple years, SAVE has been tied up in lawsuits and administrative forbearance. Now the court has forced a settlement that permanently shuts the program down.

What this means for borrowers:

• No new enrollment in SAVE
• Forgiveness under SAVE stops
• Borrowers will likely be moved into other repayment options

If you have federal student loans, expect more changes ahead. The repayment system is still being reshaped and there are still a lot of unanswered questions about what comes next.

I wrote a quick breakdown explaining what just happened and what borrowers should be watching for.

Link: https://etchfinancial.com/the-save-plan-is-officially-dead-what-student-loan-borrowers-need-to-know/

03/02/2026

Our team is growing! Please welcome Jason Slone, PhD, CCFC to our Wealth Advisor team!

Jason started his career around the same time as Ryan and brings a wealth of retirement planning and college planning knowledge to the team.

Aside from being a Wealth Advisor here at Etch, Jason will also serve as our Head of College Planning for our college-bound family clients.

Welcome, Jason!

02/26/2026

Let’s get real.. you’re closer to retirement than you think.

Let’s talk about your retirement! Book an Intro Call with us at www.etchfinancial.com/meet

02/24/2026

It's easy to make mistakes when completing the FAFSA.

Here's the Top 5 mistakes we see families make when completing the FAFSA.

Read: https://etchfinancial.com/the-top-5-mistakes-parents-make-when-completing-the-fafsa/

02/22/2026

Need to schedule a meeting? There's no need to wait until 'normal business hours'.

We offer two easy, online options to book a meeting any time of day 24/7/365!

Text 'MEET' to (412) 530-6977 or visit www.etchfinancial.com/meet any time of day!

02/20/2026

It’s like you blink and they’re ready to retire.

This is your reminder that today is a great day to get started thinking about their future.

11/19/2025

Had to put up my out-of-office responder today.

Nope, not heading on vacation.

The little guy (Leo) has hand, foot and mouth disease.

No sweat though.. I was able to move around some meetings so I can give him my full attention.

Super thankful for the flexibility in my schedule.

Also, super thankful for Ms Rachel - Songs For Littles for keeping him occupied while I get stuff done.

09/26/2025

Don’t make this mistake if you have Federal student loans or Parent PLUS loans.

09/25/2025

Here’s why so many retirees are care to be student loan debt in to retirement.

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Pittsburgh, PA
15236

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http://www.etchfinancial.com/

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