Q2 Newsletter
Janel Cross, Managing Partner
June 18, 2025

Dear Cautious Optimist, If the headlines have you feeling uneasy, you’re not alone. This month’s newsletter explains how Align is

Case Study: Maximizing 529
Tyler Stief, Associate Advisor
May 29, 2025

Plan Flexibility with SECURE 2.0—A Client Success Story Background Our client, a family with a long-term commitment to educational savings,

Navigating Bank Accounts in Marriage:  The Cross Family Case Study
Janel Cross, Managing Partner
February 7, 2025

While it might not be your go-to topic for a romantic dinner date, discussing your family banking strategy can have

Prioritize Your Financial Health in the New Year
Janel Cross, Managing Partner
January 17, 2025

As the new year begins, many of us turn our attention to goal-setting. Whether it’s losing weight, training for a

Value Investing: When to Proceed with Caution
Erik Laymon, Portfolio Analyst
November 18, 2024

As financial planning and retirement specialists, we understand the importance of a well-balanced investment strategy. While value investing has been

5 Financial Habits for Long-Term Success
Janel Cross, Managing Partner
November 12, 2024

When it comes to money, it isn’t how much you make; it’s how you manage what you make. Whether you’re

Protecting Your Digital Footprint: Tips from CISA
Erik Laymon, Portfolio Analyst
October 2, 2024

As we kick off Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October, Align Wealth Strategies wants to empower you with practical tips to

Ah, yes. Election years.
Jesse Steffy, Associate Advisor
September 3, 2024

It begins with campaign ads that sound more like Hollywood movie promotions. Then there’s the debates, which resemble chaotic family

SECURE Act Update
Janel Cross, Managing Partner
July 26, 2024

New Rules for Inherited Retirement Accounts On July 18, 2024, the IRS issued final regulations for the SECURE Act of

How to Bounce Back Financially After Losing Your Job
Janel Cross, Managing Partner
June 21, 2024

Focus on Finances Stretch Your Savings: Once you’ve taken a beat to process your emotions, you’ll need to determine how