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Tips for Raising Financially Literate Children
Every parent wants the best for their children and strives to prepare them to lead a happy, healthy, and successful life. But, despite understanding the importance of financial responsibility, only 28 percent of parents speak to their...
Read MoreTransitioning to Medicare from Private Health Insurance Plans
Transitioning from Private Health Insurance Plans to MedicareAs you approach retirement age, you may be anticipating transitioning from your private insurance to Medicare, which is a federal health insurance program that provides...
Read MoreIn the Community: Fill the Wagon
Now through November 14th, we will be collecting new, unwrapped toys, blankets and knitted hat donations for the patients at the Children's Hospital of Georgia. Supporting the hospital and programs like Camp Rainbow are very important...
Read MoreIn the Community: Ponies in the Plaza
The Mustang Club of America (MCA) recently held their Grand National Mustang Show for 2022 in Evans, GA on Sept 2-4. This event was held at the new Performing Arts Center, and GraniteArch Wealth Management was proud to be a sponsor of...
Read MoreIn the Community: State of the Community Address
Last week, my wife, Trudie, and I attended the 2022 State of the Community Address, hosted by the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce and the beautiful, new Columbia County Performing Arts Center in Evans, GA.
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Conquering Retirement Challenges for Women
Conquering Retirement Challenges for WomenWhen it comes to retirement, women may face unique obstacles that can make saving for retirement more challenging. Given that women typically live longer than men, retirement money for women...
Read More3 Tips for the Second Half of 2022
With half the year behind us, now is a great time to consider what the remainder of 2022 may hold. However, with inflation and economic uncertainty causing many of us to delay or cancel vacations, large purchases, and more, it can be...
Read MoreClient Appreciation Picnic
Thank you to everyone who came out on Saturday for our Client Appreciation Picnic! It was wonderful time of fellowship, delicious food from Wife Saver, and we are so grateful for the relationships we have made!
Read MoreIn the Community: Outdoor Dream Foundation Check Presentation
I was honored to represent the Kiwanis Club of Augusta last week as we presented the Outdoor Dream Foundation with a donation. Thank you to both these organization for making such an impact in the lives of children with terminal or...
Read MoreIn the Community: Freedom Shrine Installation at Evans Elementary School
As a member of the Americanism Committee for the Columbia County Exchange Club, I greatly enjoyed leading the coordination efforts of installing these Freedom Shrine plaques in Evans Elementary School. The Columbia County...
Read MoreIn the Community: AUSA Greater Augusta-Fort Gordon Chapter
We are well into our first year as a Community Partner of AUSA Greater Augusta-Fort Gordon Chapter. Thank you to the organization for presenting me with a plaque at last week's monthly Breakfast and Briefing.
Read MoreVisiting with AdvisorNet Financial
Recently I had the pleasure of spending time with two of the team members, Scott Yeomans and Mike Townsend from AdvisorNet Financial, while they were in town. AdvisorNet is a network of financial advisors who have been providing...
Read MoreIn the Community: Columbia County Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet
As a member of the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, I always enjoy attending events such as the Annual Banquet, which give me an opportunity to catch up with other Chamber members, fellow Leadership Columbia County alumni, and...
Read More2022 Market Outlook Summary: Finding the Right Ingredients for the Next Course
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In the Community: "Fill the Wagon" Update
On Wednesday, November 24, 2021, my wife, Trudie, daughter Eve, and son, Lawrence and I delivered toy, knitted hat and blanket donations to the Children's Hospital of Georgia for the staff to distribute and provide comfort and smiles...
Read MoreIn the Community: Trick or Treat So Others Can Eat
During Halloween weekend, I volunteered with the Columbia County Exchange Club at Trick or Treat So Others Can Eat. This event at Evans Towne Center Park provided a fun and safe trick-or-treat experience, with admission being one...
Read MoreIn the Community: First Responders of the Year Awards Reception
National First Responders Day is celebrated in October, and every year the Exchange Club of Columbia County hosts a First Responders of the Year Awards Presentation Ceremony at West Lake Country Club. As a member of the Exchange...
Read MoreIn the Community: Fill the Wagon
Now through November 19th, we will be collecting new, unwrapped toys, blankets and knitted hat donations for the patients at the Children's Hospital of Georgia. Supporting the hospital and programs like Camp Rainbow are very important...
Read MoreIn the Community: State of the Community Address
On September 9th the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce hosted the State of the Community Address. My wife, Trudie, and I attended and enjoyed mingling with fellow Chamber members and hearing from the panel of speakers which included...
Read MoreIn the Community: Food Truck Friday
Food Truck Fridays is a fun event hosted by Columbia County each month from May to September at the Columbia County Amphitheater. As a member of the Columbia County Exchange Club, Tony has been able to participate as a volunteer at the...
Read MoreIn the Community: Mix.Mingle.Mesh
Many thanks to the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce and Augusta Office Solutions for hosting this month's Mix.Mingle.Mesh! It was a wonderful opportunity to network with professionals in the community and to learn about other ways we...
Read MoreIn the Community: AUSA Breakfast & Briefing
They say it's the best breakfast in town, so we were excited to become one of the newest Community Partners for the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Fort Gordon Chapter and attend the August "Breakfast & Briefing" at the...
Read MoreIn the Community: August Executive Luncheon Series
On August 18, team members from GraniteArch attended the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce's Executive Luncheon Series at the Savannah Rapids Pavilion. Bobby Christine, District Attorney for the newly formed Columbia County Judicial...
Read MoreDiversification, Patience, and Consistency
Regardless of how the markets may perform, consider making the following part of your investment philosophy: Diversification. The saying “don’t put all your eggs in one basket” has some application to investing. Over...
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