Dillon Harper is a Wealth Advisor* at Family Financial Partners – a financial services firm in Lexington, Kentucky.
A bluegrass native, Dillon from Lawrenceburg, continued his education at the University of Kentucky graduating with dual degrees in Finance and Marketing in 2019. Before joining Family Financial Partners, Dillon gained a plethora of experience from interning at other financial institutions around Kentucky.
Outside of the office, Dillon enjoys going to the gym, hunting, and keeping up with his favorite sports: football, and basketball while simultaneously being dubbed a golf novice by his FFP co-workers.
Articles by Dillon
Beyond Retirement: Building your financial life around life’s milestones
Retirement often takes center stage as the ultimate financial goal in this industry. And rightfully so — investing today helps to ensure a stable tomorrow when paychecks ultimately stop arriving in our checking accounts. As financial professionals, guiding our clients towards this pivotal moment is a significant aspect of our work.
Think investing is expensive? What about the cost of not investing?
As a wealth advisor, I have many conversations with young and more seasoned families (not old; age is just a number) who are interested in what I do but have one major misconception about investing: You need a lot of money to start.
Choosing Health Insurance
Please don’t ask me why, but the way providers talk about benefits can confuse many folks, especially younger employees who might be enrolling for their insurance for the first time. One recent study showed that more than half of employees choose plans that aren’t right for them, costing them money in premiums or underfunded costs.
So, what is all this tricky language, and what does it mean for you and your benefit selections? Let’s review a few of the most common terms you’ll encounter in selecting a package.