Stonewood Financial Blog

IRMAA Hikes Are Here. Help Your Clients Prepare.

IRMAA is suddenly the “it” topic for advisor seminars, webinars, and more. For the uninitiated, IRMAA, or the...

Here’s the Recipe for Making 2025 Your Practice’s Best Year Ever.

When I founded Stonewood Financial over 20 years ago, I had no idea the industry force it would become. At the time, we...

Making the Most of the Holiday Downtime as a Financial Advisor

The holiday season is a time of celebration, connection, and rest. However, it can also bring a noticeable lull in...

How to Nurture Leads After Scoring: Turning Prospects into Clients

So, you’ve set up lead scoring in your CRM and have a prioritized list of prospects. Now what? The next step is...

Is A Roth Conversion Really Worth It?

Is a Roth Conversion really worth it? It's a question I encounter almost daily—whether on the internet, on YouTube, in...

The Importance of Continuous Learning for Financial Advisors in 2025 and Beyond!

“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” – Benjamin Franklin In retirement income planning, continuous...

Lead Scoring 101: What’s a Lead Score and Why Does It Matter?

If you’re a financial advisor aiming to grow your practice, you’ve likely come across the term "lead scoring." But what...

Using Social Media for Lead Generation: Best Practices for LinkedIn & Facebook

Are you finding leads online? Are you building trust with your clients and prospects on the platforms where they’re...

Embracing Innovation in Financial Planning

As we approach a pivotal election, financial advisors must remain vigilant about the legislative risks that could...

Mitigating Legislative Risk in Retirement: The Critical Role of IRMAA and IRA Strategies

It’s Legislative Risk Awareness Month, and today I want to share one of the clearest examples of Legislative Risk many...