We are excited to announce that our newest employee Tyler Lodahl has successfully passed the rigorous CFP® certification exam in November!  Tyler has been with Echo Wealth Management since July 2016, working as Associate Wealth Manager by fostering collaborative relationships with our private and corporate clients.  He assists Echo in delivering personal financial planning service using Echo Dashboard and office operations.  Starting in December, he will increasingly aid in

The deadline for 2017 benefits enrollment is approaching quickly for many employees.  More and more employers have started to offer high-deductible health insurance plans in addition to the traditional HMO or PPO plans.  You can set up health savings accounts (HSAs) only if you choose one of the high-deductible health insurance plans instead of the traditional HMO or PPO health insurance plans with co-pays.  What do you need to know about HSAs in order to make a wise decision for

When I founded Echo Wealth Management in early 2015, I had a vision in mind for my new company: take complexity out of wealth management while helping clients gain the confidence to follow their dreams.  And over the past 18 months, through investing in cutting edge technology, and bringing Steve Drost and Tyler Lodahl aboard as associate wealth managers, I am thrilled by what we have achieved together: over $59 million in assets under management and 50 clients.  In addition, I

1. You should not rely on Medicare to pay for your long term care expenses.  Many people believe they can rely on Medicare to pay for any long-term care services they will need. However, Medicare only pays for long-term care if you require skilled services or recuperative care for a short period of time. Medicare does not pay for what comprises the majority of long-term care services - nonskilled assistance with Activities of Daily Living.
    
2. Many of you cannot count on Medicaid.