Shane Grau Chfc CLU FSCP, Grau Financial Strategies llc

10/02/2026

A business partnership without a plan can get messy fast. Just ask the famous couple who once bought a home and winery together… then split up, skipped the paperwork, and watched the whole thing spiral into a legal tug-of-war. One even ended up sharing his personal residence with a stranger tied to the sale. Not exactly the happily-ever-after they expected.
All of it could have been avoided with a simple buy-sell agreement to lay out what happens if an owner leaves – through death, divorce, disability, retirement, or simply wanting out – so the business keeps running smoothly and everyone knows their rights. Watch this video to learn more about how a buy-sell agreement works, and then let’s make sure your business interests are protected.

In this brief video, you will explore the crucial importance of buy-sell agreements for your business. These agreements are like insurance policies for your company, ensuring its stability and protecting the interests of co-owners. Don't wait until it's too late – watch now to secure your business...

09/30/2026

If you own a business, your estate plan has to do more than list who gets what. It needs to protect the company you’ve built, keep operations running smoothly if something happens to you, and give your family clarity instead of chaos. This article describes how the right trust can support privacy, continuity, and long-term planning for business owners. If you would like to explore how a trust can support your succession goals or safeguard your business for the future, let’s get together and walk through your options.

09/24/2026

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09/16/2026

Upcoming ballot measures in several states could provide additional property tax relief for older adult homeowners.

09/14/2026

The current housing market is different from the one that led to the 2008 housing crash. Learn about current home prices, mortgage rates, and housing market conditions in 2026.

The current housing market is different from the one that led to the 2008 housing crash. Learn how home prices and rates will affect the market in 2026.

09/09/2026

The "Serena Williams rule" is all about giving yourself options, rather than forcing yourself into a black-and-white retirement.

Rather than formally retire, Serena Williams sought an "evolution."

09/08/2026

If a basic will isn't enough to protect your family's assets, you have two trust options: revocable vs. irrevocable. But only one may be right for you.

If a basic will isn't enough to protect your family's assets, you have two trust options: revocable vs irrevocable. But only one is right for you.

09/07/2026

This Labor Day, let’s take time to appreciate how the work we do every day builds a stronger community.

08/10/2026

What's the best piece of information about money you wish someone had shared with you after graduating from college or high school?

What’s the best piece of advice about money you wish someone had shared with you after graduating from college or high school? That’s the essential question I put to a diverse group of financial experts and financial education advocates – asking them to pass along their answers to this spring....

08/07/2026

As scammers embrace new tech, use these strategies to help safeguard your accounts.

As scammers embrace new tech, use these strategies to safeguard your accounts.