February 2025 – Kindering Annual Auction Gala
On Thursday, February 27th, a team from Mainspring spent their morning at Kindering’s Bellevue campus to assist with their 31st annual gala and auction. Mainspring has spent many years working with Kindering on this event and is humbled by the opportunity to support such an impactful organization. Kindering is based in western Washington that provides […]
Defining Legacy: Lessons From My Grandparents
Written by Amber Billeter, CFP® What does legacy mean to you? It could mean anything from a hospital wing to teaching a loved one something that will be passed on to future generations. Legacy can be purposeful, or it can just be the result of a life well-lived. Evaluating what legacy means to you and […]
Q4 Market Commentary: Oz – The Great and Powerful
Written by Brian Frederick, CFP®, CIMA® & Trevor Marston What We’re Seeing “There’s no place like home.” – Dorothy In honor of the release of the new cinematic version of Wicked, we thought we would take a moment to meditate on one aspect of L. Frank Baum’s classic story of The Wizard of Oz that […]
Rejection of Initiatives 2109 and 2124: What That Means for Washington Residents
Written by Devin Loughlin, CFP®, ChFC®, RICP® Rejection of Initiatives 2109 and 2124: What That Means for Washington Residents On November 5th, 2024, Washington state voters rejected two key initiatives that aimed to overturn or modify existing policies that have been a point of contention for many residents. Initiative 2109, which sought to repeal the state’s […]
The End Is Near!
Written by Brian Frederick CFP®, CIMA® The End is Near! For once, I wanted to lead off with an inflammatory headline. Before we light the proverbial fuse, let’s think about this. I have always posited that if the headline was “Everything is going to be okay,” no one would click, read, or engage with the […]
Holiday Gatherings: Sparking Family Conversations On Financial Legacy
Written by Anna O’Shea ChFC®, ADPA®, and Tyrel Lacey CFP®, ChFC® Holiday Gatherings: Sparking Family Conversations on Financial Legacy As we enter this season filled with tradition it’s amazing to see the many ways our clients choose to celebrate the holidays, whether it be with friends, family, or beyond. We believe this is the best […]
Market Downturns Provide Opportunities – Embrace Them
written by Brent Soloway, CcFC® Market Downturns Provide Opportunities – Embrace Them One of the greatest challenges for investors is when the market experiences substantial downturns (which we shall define as 15%+ decline in value). In 2022, the S & P 500 total return was a negative 18.1%. From the middle of February through the […]
Q3 Market Commentary: Past Performance
written by Brian Frederick, CFP®, CIMA® & Trevor Marston What We’re Seeing “The most contrarian thing of all is not to oppose the crowd but to think for yourself.” — Peter Thiel In the world of investing, a well-known adage often surfaces: “past performance does not indicate future results.” Indeed, it doesn’t. Statisticians might even […]
Breaking The Cycle: The Impact of Financial Stress on Mental Health
As we enter June and leave May behind, we are also ending Mental Health Awareness Month. Many factors in life can influence one’s mental state. Recent studies have shown that poor financial health, particularly financial stress, is a leading cause of poor mental health. The connection between mental health and personal finances is like a […]
June 2024 – Mainspring Cares 2024
June 7th, 2024 was a day for gratitude, community, and giving back. Every year we close our offices for a day in June and dedicate our time to volunteering in the community for Mainspring Cares Day, our all-firm volunteer program. This year we are proud to have given our time to support several organizations throughout […]
