Your legacy is bigger than your balance sheet. That's why we believe that an effective estate plan, which protects and distributes your assets, is only one part of your larger legacy plan. Taking a Life-Centered approach to your legacy can use your intangible assets as a guide for transferring wealth, giving your heirs important lessons on Return on Life. Try this three-step process to start memorializing more than just the money you've earned.

Being a good steward of your time is a skill that will only become more important as you progress in retirement. Here are some ideas to help you manage your days with a sense of purpose and contentment that will improve your Return on Life.

We’ll have almost a month of official summer left to enjoy after Labor Day on September 4th. But most folks fill those days getting kids ready for school and prepping for the big Q4 push at work. This year I will be busy preparing for the big merge with Schwab as custodian where millions of dollars will be moved over Labor Day weekend and client accounts will be set up with great new features. However, you may be lucky and have nothing on the calendar. So why not unofficially end the summer on a high note? You don’t have much time left to plan, but here are three reasons why putting together a last-minute Labor Day trip could give your Return on Life a quick boost before fall.

Early retirement sounds great, but have your clients and prospects thought it through completely? This article covers some things they should think about.

What is the best way to establish a family legacy? While some benefactors choose to leave everything to their heirs outright, others prefer placing some guardrails around their assets to make sure that an inheritance is handled responsibly and in accordance with the family's values.

Advancements in healthcare, exercise, diet, and quality of living have transformed retirement from the end of one's life into the beginning of an exciting new chapter. But living longer isn't the same as living well. An increased lifespan is going to create some important challenges that retirees need to prepare for as early as possible. To maximize your Return on Life in your 70s, 80s, and beyond, start making purposeful investments in these three areas.