Not All $1 Million is Created Equally
Many people put their noses to the grindstone for years and years, working hard, saving, and investing with the goal of ultimately having $1 million. While that might seem like a perfectly admirable goal, to me it seems a bit short-sighted; not knowing the kind of life you desire, or where your journey is headed, […]
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Should I get my MBA? Is it a good idea to take a job at a startup? What are the career growth benefits of working for a large company? As a young, ambitious professional, your possibilities can seem endless. In this episode of “The John Chapman Show,” John Chapman spoke with Chris Calkin, director of […]
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John Chapman, financial advisor and WorthPointe partner, interviewed our founder Christopher Van Slyke on his podcast, “The John Chapman Show.” This episode highlights the wealth management journey of high-earning millennials and their mentors. In this interview, John discusses Christopher’s “dream life,” living in Wyoming and working remotely with a flexible schedule. They talk about how […]
Read ArticleInverted Yield Curve: This Mystery Is History
What dangers does the inverted yield curve pose to the stock market and what should you be doing with your investment portfolio? Read on and I’ll shed light on this issue. An inverted yield curve is a problem, right? Just look at some headlines and it seems self-evident. Are We Near a Recession? The Godfather […]
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We’re thrilled to see our firm among Financial Advisor Magazine’s 2019 RIA Ranking. It’s always an honor to be among so many other great firms. Putting our clients first and bringing them the most innovative strategies we can has led to our success. As always, we want to thank our amazing clients, who entrust us […]
Read ArticleWhen Should I Exercise My Stock Options?
Wondering if you should exercise your stock options? What the tax implications of stock options are? Financial advisor John Chapman recently interviewed fellow University of Washington alumnus Vieje Piauwasdy, head of Tax Advisory at Secfi, to discuss stock options. You can tune in above. Vieje is a CPA who works with shareholders of Silicon Valley […]
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Most people don’t like change, but it’s often inevitable. Entire books have been written about managing change, but my focus here is much narrower — how to manage your equity compensation and benefits (stocks, 401(k)s and insurances) when you get a new job, receive a promotion or make a job change. New Job Congratulations! Starting […]
Read ArticleFocus on Your ROL
In my quest to constantly learn new ways to help clients, I occasionally come across something that makes so much sense — I wonder why I never thought of it. Such was the case when I was introduced to the term ROL (return on life) by Mitch Anthony, a well-regarded thought leader in the financial […]
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It really drives me nuts when financial planning and wealth management are used interchangeably, because the two disciplines require different skill sets and are appropriate for different people. In a nutshell, a financial planner will accompany you on your trek up the mountain — toward financial independence — while a wealth manager resides on the […]
Read ArticleHow Millennials Can Build their Dream Career
Achieving your dreams is possible with hard work. We built WorthPointe with that principle in mind. In his latest podcast, Orange County financial advisor John Chapman brings you guidance on how to scale your career, from wherever you are, from an industry expert. Whether you’re looking for a job or firmly committed to your […]
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