By Clay Elliott, CFP®, AWMA® LSU football fans know that strategy and excitement often go hand in hand. The intensity of a well-executed play, the

By Clay Elliott, CFP®, AWMA® Navigating your finances can feel overwhelming. Between managing daily expenses, setting aside money for future needs like college or retirement,

By Clay Elliott, CFP®, AWMA® I’m a financial advisor by day and a foodie by night. Even the most numbers-focused folks like me need a

By Clay Elliott, CFP®, AWMA® Have you ever thought of your finances as a puzzle that needs solving? You’re not alone. Although it’s not yet

By Clay Elliott, CFP®, AAMS®, CRPC® No matter your retirement plan, how and when you take pension distributions is significant. Generally, you’ll have to pay

By Clay Elliott, CFP®, AAMS®, CRPC® As a plant worker (perhaps at Exxon, Shintech, or Dow), you have a different skill set and environment than

By Clay Elliott, CFP®, AAMS®, CRPC® The wise person is the one who learns from the financial mistakes of others. The trick is not to

By Clay Elliott, CFP®, AAMS®, CRPC® Running a successful small business is not easy. Aside from juggling day-to-day operational tasks, the financial responsibilities can further

By Clay Elliott, CFP®, AAMS®, CRPC® In today’s economy, which currently features high levels of inflation combined with up to 62% of people living paycheck

By Clay Elliott, CFP®, AAMS®, CRPC® People often ask me how and why I became a financial advisor. Well, we’re all a product of our