Author: Tami McDonald

Tami W. McDonald, CFP®, is the founder of Brookstone Wealth Management. She has a Bachelor of Business Administration with a minor in Finance. She’s a graduate of the College for Financial Planning and an Accredited Private Wealth Advisor, and she holds a Certificate of Masters of Women’s Advisory (meaning she is specially trained to provide wealth advisory services specifically to women). Along with her CFP® and over 30 years in finance and investing experience, Tami holds licenses in Series 7 and 66, Annuity and Long-term Care Insurance.

Don’t Derail Your Financial Plan with Holiday Spending

Overspending at the holidays can derail your financial plan. Consider these tips for managing your spending this holiday season.

How Women Can Manage Financial Stress

Only 10% of women say they have their financial stress completely under control. These tips can help you become one of them.

Exciting Changes at Brookstone Wealth Management

Brookstone Wealth Management celebrated many exciting changes this year, including welcoming a new Associate Advisor.

What is a Mutual Fund?

Mutual funds are a popular investment option because they offer a simple way for investors to diversify their portfolios.

Rising Rates and Your Portfolio

Rising rates can create portfolio risk but certain strategies could help you mitigate it and achieve long term success.

What are bonds and why should you hold them?

Bonds play an important role in a balanced portfolio but investors often don’t understand how they function.

Sticking To Your Financial Plan When Faced with Negative News

There is an abundance of negative news regarding the economy and the markets. This article breaks down what you need to know.

Why Social Security Planning Is Different for Women

Women face unique challenges when planning for Social Security, but these steps can help them maximize their lifetime benefits.

Tax Season Got You Down? Here’s How You Can Reduce Next Year’s Tax Bill

Your tax plan should work year-round to reduce your tax burden. Consider adding these tax minimization strategies to your plan.

Brookstone Wealth Management Announcement

Brookstone is pleased to formally announce an exciting change to our current structure. Read this article to learn the details.

How Inflation Can Impact Your Retirement Plan

Inflation can influence every aspect of your retirement plan from your income needs to your investment returns.

Managing Financial Anxiety While Caregiving

Becoming a caregiver can occur suddenly, leaving you feeling ill-prepared to handle the stressors and the added expenses.