By Mike Gibbons, RICP®
Thanksgiving is a season for reflection and spending time with family. It’s also a time to find gratitude for what you have. Many of our clients are thankful for their financial success, but gratitude goes far beyond finances. Join us in exploring some of the things we’re thankful for this season.
Health and Wellness
If you’re like most of our clients, you work in the pharmaceutical industry, so you’re constantly focused on other people’s health. But when was the last time you reflected on your own good health with gratitude?
It’s easy to take good physical and mental health for granted. However, good health is the cornerstone of a successful and rewarding life.
Personal Growth and Life-Enriching Experiences
When thinking about gratitude, many people immediately focus on their careers. Your career can enrich your life in innumerable ways. However, it’s also important to consider how other experiences can support your personal growth.
Travel
At the peak of your career, you may not have much time for recreational travel. However, many of our retired clients are excited to explore the world. Whether you’ve been on several adventures this year or you’re still creating your travel bucket list, don’t take this life-changing opportunity for granted!
Passions and Hobbies
Our team is thankful for the chance to help our clients make the most of their finances and bring their visions of the future to life. We also express our gratitude for life-enriching hobbies and passions.
Depending on where you are in your career, it might be challenging to find the time to dive into your hobbies as much as you’d like to. If you plan your retirement carefully, you’ll have the opportunity to invest more time in the activities you love. You might even discover a new hobby or two.
Continuous Learning
Being finished with school doesn’t mean you stop learning. Whether you attend a lecture on an interesting topic, participate in a workshop, or gain a deeper understanding of the world through life experience, continuous learning adds color to your life.
Giving Back
For our team (and for many of our clients), giving back to the community is one of the most meaningful expressions of gratitude. Philanthropy is a powerful way to use your wealth to change the world for the better, but there are many other ways to give back:
Volunteering with local nonprofits
Serving on the board of directors of an organization you care about
Starting a charitable organization
Mentoring others in your field (or in a hobby you’re knowledgeable about)
During the legacy planning process, many of our clients say they want their wealth to make a lasting impact. That may mean making direct contributions to charity or even establishing a family tradition of giving with a donor-advised fund (DAF).
This Season, We’re Thankful for Our Clients
We want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to our clients and those who’ve connected with us along the way. To our clients, thank you for trusting us to help build your financial future. Your confidence in us is something we never take for granted. And to those just getting to know us, we’re grateful for your interest and look forward to the chance to help you and your family pursue your goals with confidence.
Finding Gratitude This Thanksgiving
Gratitude doesn’t mean turning a blind eye to your hardships or forgetting about your challenges. It’s about taking a moment to celebrate what you do have. At Gibbons Financial Group, we’re here to celebrate your successes and help you weather hardships with fortitude and hope. Money isn’t everything, but smart financial planning lays the foundation for a life well lived.
If you would like to learn more about how we can support your financial journey, whether you’re already a client or exploring your options, we would love to connect. You can contact us online, call 224-419-5550, or email Mike@gibbonsfinancialgroup.com to schedule a complimentary consultation. And don’t miss our free webinar, Retiring Early From Pharma, where we share strategies to help you achieve your financial goals.
About Mike
Michael J. Gibbons is founder and president of Gibbons Financial Group, an independent advisory firm providing custom-tailored financial planning and investment management services to pharmaceutical and healthcare professionals and their families. Mike has over 25 years of experience and spends a significant portion of his day working with pre-retirees and retirees, focusing on asset management, Social Security and pension planning, as well as retirement income preparation.
Mike has degrees in both business and psychology from Lake Forest College and currently holds his Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP®) designation from the American College. Mike was named a Five Star Wealth Manager for 2016 and 2018* Mike is heavily involved in his community, having served on the Village of Gurnee Police Pension Board as a Community Volunteer and the St. Patrick’s Parish Financial Board. When he’s not working or volunteering, Mike loves playing golf and spending his time with his wife and children. To learn more about Mike and how he can help you, connect with him on LinkedIn, visit his website, and register for his free webinar, Retiring Early From Pharma, created specifically for professionals retiring from the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare industries.
*Award based on 10 objective criteria associated with providing quality services to clients such as credentials, experience, and assets under management among other factors. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of 2016/2018 Five Star Wealth Managers.
Content in this material is for general information only and not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.