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Conquering Retirement Challenges for Women

Anthony G. Gallo, CFP®, CPFA

Monday, August 15, 2022

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...

3 Tips for the Second Half of 2022

Anthony G. Gallo, CFP®, CPFA

Monday, July 11, 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...

Client Appreciation Picnic

Anthony G. Gallo, CFP®, CPFA

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

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!

In the Community: Outdoor Dream Foundation Check Presentation

Anthony G. Gallo, CFP®, CPFA

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

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...

In the Community: Freedom Shrine Installation at Evans Elementary School

Anthony G. Gallo, CFP®, CPFA

Friday, March 25, 2022

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...

In the Community: AUSA Greater Augusta-Fort Gordon Chapter

Anthony G. Gallo, CFP®, CPFA

Friday, March 18, 2022

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. 

Visiting with AdvisorNet Financial

Anthony G. Gallo, CFP®, CPFA

Tuesday, February 8, 2022

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...

In the Community: Columbia County Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet

Anthony G. Gallo, CFP®, CPFA

Tuesday, February 8, 2022

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...

In the Community: "Fill the Wagon" Update

Anthony G. Gallo, CFP®, CPFA

Friday, December 3, 2021

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...

In the Community: Trick or Treat So Others Can Eat

Anthony G. Gallo, CFP®, CPFA

Sunday, October 31, 2021

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...

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...

In the Community: Fill the Wagon

Anthony G. Gallo, CFP®, CPFA

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

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...

In the Community: State of the Community Address

Anthony G. Gallo, CFP®, CPFA

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

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...

In the Community: Food Truck Friday

Anthony G. Gallo, CFP®, CPFA

Monday, August 30, 2021

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...

In the Community: Mix.Mingle.Mesh

Anthony G. Gallo, CFP®, CPFA

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

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...

In the Community: AUSA Breakfast & Briefing

Anthony G. Gallo, CFP®, CPFA

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

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...

In the Community: August Executive Luncheon Series

Anthony G. Gallo, CFP®, CPFA

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

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...

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...