Black River Associates, LLC

06/18/2026

Throughout the journey to retirement readiness, there are a variety of signposts and roadside attractions to look out for on your adventure. Life insurance, annuities, longevity planning, and disability insurance are often overlooked when preparing for retirement. Contact me and we can help you plan for your biggest adventure yet.

06/18/2026

Starting a small business takes courage, but growing it takes commitment. Here’s a 10-step checklist to help you along the way:
https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/4686-how-to-start-a-business.html

06/11/2026

Looking for way to raise your profile as an entrepreneur? Check out Clarity.fm! Sign up to offer other entrepreneurs start-up advice:

Make faster & better decisions to grow your business. Clarity is your lifeline that instantly connects you with battle-tested advice from entrepreneurs. Find and schedule a call in minutes.

06/11/2026

Planning is an essential part of your retirement journey. Take a look at this helpful resource that shows what you can expect. The resource explores the three phases of your clients’ journey – growth, protection, and spending. Reach out to me for more information.https://image.engage.highland.com/lib/fe3311727364047c761176/m/1/e36bb629-2966-4e7f-a35e-040e96e684fd.pdf

06/04/2026

Feel like you have no time to learn new things? Tune into small business podcasts like these. More and more entrepreneurs are doing it!

There are podcasts out there covering almost every topic. Entrepreneurship is no different. Here are the 20 best entrepreneur podcasts.

06/04/2026

Are you ready to embark on your retirement journey? Planning for retirement can be as enjoyable as the trip itself. In the days ahead, we will be offering even more retirement planning details to help you prepare for your greatest adventure yet. In the meantime, please share with us where you’d like to travel to in your retirement.

05/28/2026

Think you know the most important ingredient in making your business a success? This list may make you think again AND change your ways.
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/entrepreneur-characteristics

05/26/2026

Whether your business stays in the family or is sold – it’s important to have a properly structured and well-funded continuation plan in place. I want to help you feel confident in your succession plan. Message me with your business planning questions.

05/25/2026

Home of the free, because of the brave. On Memorial Day, we honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. “Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt