01. About Us

We chose Core Financial Partners to reflect our belief that at the core of every relationship is open communication and trust. We learn what is most important to our clients and allow that understanding to guide interactions and advice. Goals and objectives provide focus, purpose, vision, and direction for the financial planning process and personal values and attitudes shape priority placed on them.

02. Our Philosophy

Unlike most advisors, we are not seeking to grow a large client base of “high net worth families and business owners”. Like our clients, we place a value on relationships and the value they deliver far beyond a bottom line.

Our practice is small, and deliberately so. Meet our team. 

03. CFW Client Experience

We welcome you to share your expectations of a financial advisor; such as how you'd like to be communicated with and how often you'd like to meet. In return, we will gladly share our respective experience, skills and value and how we work together to help clients achieve their best life possible. Learn more about our process. 

Our Services


 

Individual & Family Wealth Planning

 

Insurance Services

 

Corporate Retirement Advisory

Our Team

 We partner with families, individuals and businesses to help them identify their needs and goals, and help them to create a sustainable, cost effective and efficient path towards success.

Blog

One Economy, Two Realities: Understanding Today's Economic Divide

Elisabeth Hickox |
Categories
Finance
Investments
Savings
Credit
Risk Management
Retirement
It’s possible for one economy to tell two different stories. One of growth, opportunity, and abundance. Another of constraint, anxiety, and scarcity. This isn't new. But recent economic data makes the divide unusually visible. Recognizing this divide can change how we think about (and react to) the headlines. When Economic Signals Might Contradict Economic indicators paint a puzzling picture. Market gains create wealth while financial stress intensifies. Corporate profits surge while consumer confidence splits. Premium...

How to Talk to Your Aging Parents About Estate Planning (Without Making It Tense)

Elisabeth Hickox |
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Estate Planning
Family
Health
Disability
Insurance
Risk Management
These conversations aren’t easy. Bringing up long-term care or estate planning with aging parents can feel like stepping on a landmine—awkward, emotional, maybe even a little intrusive. But if you wait until something happens—a fall, a diagnosis, a hospital stay—you're not just having the conversation late. You're having it under pressure. So how do you start the talk without it turning tense? Here’s a guide to help you open the door with empathy, avoid common...

What Recent Inflation Signals Mean for Financial Planning

Elisabeth Hickox |
Categories
Finance
Savings
Investments
Retirement
Tax Planning
Credit
Risk Management
Inflation has been the boogeyman of the economy for months. Sticky prices. Rising gas costs. A looming rate hike. The latest report provided useful data for planning ahead. When inflation cools—even slightly—it can affect everything from interest rates to your travel budget. September's numbers provided important context about the direction of inflation and interest rates. For anyone trying to make sense of their money right now, understanding these shifts matters. Inflation Didn’t Disappear—But It’s Slowing...