As we move into this Thanksgiving season, all of us at Gates Pass Advisors find ourselves reflecting not just on gratitude, but also on the emotional landscape so many people are navigating right now. This year has brought uncertainty for many: job changes, financial transitions, questions about housing, family responsibilities, and deep care for the well-being of loved ones and our country. We know that for many, gratitude lives right alongside concern.
And that’s exactly where our work as Financial Transitionists begins.
Walking Beside You Through Life’s Crossroads
At Gates Pass, we have the privilege of walking beside people during some of the most personal and challenging crossroads of their lives. In recent months, we’ve helped clients evaluate the impact of a sudden job loss, discern what kind of work may offer stability and meaning in a changing market, and understand which year-end financial decisions truly matter, and which things can be gently set aside to preserve energy, health, and peace of mind.
Guiding Home, Family, and Generosity Decisions
We’ve supported clients in deciding how long to remain in a home that no longer feels quite right, where to move next, and how to care for children and grandchildren in ways that feel sustainable and loving. Many have expressed gratitude for their own financial stability while also wondering how to be helpful – quietly, generously- to those outside their immediate circle who are struggling.
Financial Planning Is About Your Life
These conversations remind us every day that financial planning is not about spreadsheets. It’s about your life, your values, and your hope for what’s to come.
Our Gratitude for Your Trust
This Thanksgiving, our hearts are full of appreciation for your trust, the honesty you bring to our conversations, and the privilege of being part of your support team. You allow us into spaces where money, emotion, and meaning intersect. That is an extraordinary responsibility, and one we hold with care.
Honoring Your Resilience
We also want to acknowledge the resilience you bring to your own journeys. Whether you are rebuilding, reimagining, grieving, celebrating, or simply trying to stay grounded in a noisy world, you continue to show up with courage. And we want you to know that we’re here to help you stay healthy, buoyant, and supported, financially and personally, regardless of what life brings.
Finding Steadiness in the Season
As the holiday draws near, we invite you to pause and notice the small anchors of steadiness in your life: the comfort of home, the presence of friends, the laughter of children, the rituals that ground you, and the strength that has carried you through every transition so far. Gratitude doesn’t cancel out the hard things, but it does help illuminate the path forward.
From Our Family to Yours
We sincerely thank you for allowing us at Gates Pass to be a part of your journey. Your support means a lot to us, and we hope you enjoy a joyful, safe, and heartwarming Thanksgiving season.
Esther, Erik, and Katy