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  "Lower, Lower, Lower"  By Michael McKnight, Editor of The South Dakota Bowhunter, August 2022 The title of this article has meaning to anyone that has bowfished and rings especially true to me because I simply cannot get myself to shoot low enough. I have been fortunate to chase paddlefish successfully now for three seasons and each year my friend (and financial planner extraordinaire) Adam Walter politely reminds me to “aim lower.” I try but apparently don’t try hard enough and, like when I used to play golf, get plenty of shots in before having success.

  Your Path to Financial Wellness (2 min. read)  By Michael Franks, Iraq/Afghanistan Combat Infantry Veteran, Vantage Senior Wealth Advisor Eat well, work out at least 3 times a week, go on long walks, get 7-9 hours of sleep. You may know these as the key pillars to having physical health and wellness. But there is another pillar that is not talked about enough: financial wellness. According to Purdue University, “High levels of financial stress can manifest itself through physical symptoms such as anxiety, headaches/migraines, compromised immune systems, digestive issues, high blood pressure, muscle tension, heart arrhythmia,

  3 Tips to Foster Responsible Money Habits in Kids (2 min. read) - Raising Money-Smart Kids Part 2 By Michael Franks, Iraq/Afghanistan Combat Infantry Veteran, Vantage Senior Wealth Advisor “If I had only started investing earlier…” If I had a quarter for every time I have heard that exact phrase, I’d still be doing what I’m doing but with a lot more bourbon money. So how do we start the next generation of children on a solid path and healthy relationship with money? Here are three ideas to help mentor your elementary school kids on