
Social Security and the Pursuit of Financial Independence
A lot has changed in the workforce – and human longevity – since the Social Security system was established in 1935. Nearly a century ago, retirement arrived at age 62, and many people passed away by age 65. Retirement was three years, not twenty-five or more. Today,...

Question for the Ages: What do light bulbs, ice cream, and lunch have in common?
Purpose and satisfaction are inextricably linked when it comes to enjoyment in life. Cultivating purpose, or finding meaning in our life’s journey, is so often connected with community. We need others, and we thrive when we have caring connections with people. Our...

MarsJewett Financial Group is delighted to be named a Best Financial Advisory Firm by USA TODAY, published April 26th.
USA TODAY determined its top 500 financial advisory firms using objective criteria. This recognition was unsolicited by MarsJewett. Rather USA Today conducted an independent survey sent to over 20,000 individuals including clients and industry peers. They...

Back to the Future: The World in 2030
The dynamic seminar was one of Carl’s final professional presentations, given just weeks before his retirement from a career spanning 31 years. Carl worked at The Capital Group, also known as American Funds, and MarsJewett benefited by his strategic partnership. Carl...

Team Spotlight: JJ Wright, CFP®
Prior to joining MarsJewett, JJ specialized in Personal Financial Planning, earning his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Central Washington University. Since graduating, he solidified his knowledge even further, becoming a Certified Financial...