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The Blessing of Resources
When I started dating my wife in high school, I became known by her family as the "garbage disposal." Endearing isn't it?! Let me explain. In my family, I was the youngest of three very active boys and although we always had enough food... dinner often became a territorial "grab and growl" event. Now for my wife's family; she was the oldest of four siblings. Her sister and two little brothers ate like birds and I LOVED it. I didn't have to even ask "are you going to finish that," the plates all slid down to my spot. So I became the "garbage disposal," not because I am a glutinous pig but because first, I am always doing something athletic so my metabolism stirs my hunger (a little less now days I must admit) and second I have a principle that I can't stand to waste food. Now with three children of my own, it continues. Food has to be really "kid sabotaged" for even me to pitch it. Food is just one example of a resource we enjoy.
Resources
What do you think of when I say the word "resource?" Maybe money, investments, a business, property or natural resources (oil, lumber, water) come to mind. All true, but there are many other resources that go beyond the traditional "assets" that I want to challenge you to ponder.
Most of us are blessed with family, friends, jobs, and a community of people that care and love us. These are resources. As we celebrated our nation's independence this month, contemplate the resources we have as US citizens; they go far beyond our financial assets. We are a land of opportunity and freedom. Sure there are plenty of things that need improved, fixed and fought to be preserved in our country but overall among nations we are blessed.
How about the resources you have been blessed with by our creator? - Your skills, talents, personality, and time. I believe (as you probably know by reading my newsletters) that we are accountable and responsible for what has been entrusted to each of us. You've heard before "to whom much is given, much is required." So what does that mean?
It means Stewardship.
It's really all about Stewardship
Stewardship is the responsible overseeing and protecting of important resources. This includes of course, the money in your wallet- whether you have $5 or $5 Million, but it goes beyond your finances. Consider how you provide for your most valuable and important resource? - Likely this is your family. We strive to nurture, protect, educate and model for them virtuous values.
One of my overall objectives in my career as a financial advisor is to help you determine what Stewardship means for your family. It is a unique solution for each of us and so important to strive towards. Identifying what this means significantly enhances my expertise in helping you develop a financial plan that is accurate and true to your goals- both financially and personally. Then I can appropriately manage your assets and help you protect your family. They cannot be separated.
Consider me not just a financial planner but a financial LIFE planner.
Let me know how I can be of service.
Luke
Any opinions are those of Luke Fields and not necessarily those of RJFS or Raymond James. Expressions of opinion are as of this date and are subject to change without notice. Investing involves risk and you may incur a profit or loss regardless of strategy selected.
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