09/08/2026
One thing I've learned after helping people make financial decisions for more than 17 years is that complicated doesn't always mean better.
I've met people with multiple investment accounts, retirement plans, insurance policies, and financial strategies. On paper, everything can look sophisticated. But when I ask a simple question like, "What is all of this supposed to accomplish?" the answer isn't always clear.
I think that's a problem.
You shouldn't need a financial dictionary to understand your own plan. You should know what you're trying to accomplish, why you own what you own, what role each piece plays, and what circumstances might cause you to make a change.
Sometimes improving a financial plan doesn't require adding another investment, account, or strategy. The better decision may simply be organizing what you already have around a clearer purpose.
A good financial plan shouldn't make your financial life feel more complicated. It should make your decisions easier to understand.