Protecting Your Assets in Divorce
Tyler Stief, Associate Advisor
March 23, 2026

Divorce is never easy; emotionally or financially. Even when both people want what’s fair, the process of dividing homes, savings,

Q1 Newsletter
Janel Cross, Managing Partner
March 20, 2026

Dear Cautious Optimist, As our nation approaches its 250th birthday and Align celebrates 25 years of partnership and planning, this

Aligned Journeys: Annette Emrich-Starry
Align Wealth Strategies Advisors
March 5, 2026

A Journey of Alignment, Advocacy, and Employee Support Annette Emrich-Starry has spent her career at the intersection of people, benefits,

The True Cost of Delaying Retirement Contributions
Align Wealth Strategies Advisors
February 11, 2026

When life is busy, it’s easy to promise yourself you’ll “start saving later.” The catch is that retirement accounts don’t

401k Plan Sponsor Briefing – Winter 2026
Janel Cross, Managing Partner
February 9, 2026

Quick Takes Fiduciary Support Spotlight: Reducing Risk Through Outsourcing Many sponsors reduce fiduciary burden by outsourcing select responsibilities through ERISA

In Laymon’s Terms – Dec 2025
Erik Laymon, Portfolio Analyst
December 31, 2025

The December Unwrap Can you believe December is almost over? It feels like we just got here (and with our

Q4 Newsletter
Jesse Steffy, Associate Advisor
December 29, 2025

Dear Cautious Optimist, This month’s newsletter is a special one. After more than forty years of guiding individuals and families—and

In Laymon’s Terms – November 2025
Erik Laymon, Portfolio Analyst
November 30, 2025

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, and a slew of Holidays between now and early Next Year, November always feels

What the Government Shutdown Means for You
Janel Cross, Managing Partner
November 7, 2025

As of October 1st, the U.S. government entered a shutdown after lawmakers failed to agree on a temporary funding plan.

401k Plan Sponsor Briefing – Fall 2025
Janel Cross, Managing Partner
October 31, 2025

Quick Takes Spotlight: Roth Required Catch Up Contributions for High Earners in 2026 Roth catch-up provision (Secure 2.0) takes effect