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FINANCIAL GUIDANCE
FOR YOUR LIFE JOURNEY

Esther Szabo, CFP®
Esther Szabo, CFP®

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YOUR GATES PASS
PERSONAL FINANCIAL GUIDES

Erik Schei, CFA
Erik Schei, CFA

The Common Thread in Every
New Beginning

Every Transition Has a Story Over the coming weeks, we will offer a 5-part series titled “Women in Transition: Rebuilding Financial Confidence After Change.”  Over the course of this series, we will explore some of life's most significant transitions: Loss of a spouse Divorce Business or professional success A spouse’s health ...
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AI, Uncertainty, and the Importance of Financial Planning

May 29, 2026

Artificial intelligence is already reshaping the economy in ways both visible and difficult to measure. Over the past several years, and most recently in our April Economic and Market Review video, we have been discussing the impact of AI with clients. These conversations often include the growing concentration within the S&P 500 among companies investing heavily in AI infrastructure, the unknown implications of future productivity gains, and the uncertainty surrounding long-term employment and career longevity.

Designing Your Retirement

May 13, 2026

PART THREE:
Last weekend, I had the opportunity to volunteer on behalf of our professional association, The Financial Planning Association, at my local library.
Free financial planning sessions were offered on a first-come, first-served basis. We met for 30-minute sessions to answer whatever questions people had about their personal finances. All volunteers were kept busy.

The Emotions Behind Financial Planning

May 11, 2026

Every so often, a client says something that perfectly captures the emotional side of financial planning.
They recognize that their retirement plan needs growth over time. And yet, they are worried.

What Surprises People Most in the First Year of Retirement

May 6, 2026

PART TWO:
Many people expect retirement to feel like crossing the finish line after a long and demanding marathon, a well-earned exhale filled with rest, freedom, and rejuvenation.

But in our experience working with clients at Gates Pass Advisors, the emotional and personal phases of retirement can be more complex than expected.

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