Lunar New Year
As the Lunar New Year rolls around, we’re not just welcoming a new year, we’re diving into a vibrant tapestry of tradition, culture, and a whole lot of fun! The Lunar New Year is the most important holiday in the Chinese community, and it serves as a time to reconnect with loved ones and honor…
Winning on Winter
The start of the year still feels fresh as most of the country is covered in snow, even the places that normally do not get it. When reflecting on my youth, when I think of snow, one thing that comes to mind is the endless weekends in the gym playing basketball. As it turns out,…
A Reminder that Flexibility is Important
In life, the ability to adapt and remain flexible in the face of unexpected challenges can make all the difference, as I was reminded just last week by the events surrounding the New England Patriots. This situation serves as a powerful reminder that no matter how carefully crafted a plan may be, the need for…
Go Bag
In college, one of our favorite pastimes was giving each other wild scenarios and asking what everyone would pack in their ‘Go Bag’ given the circumstances. The answers were always shocking and intentionally goofy, but it was clear that none of us had a true understanding of what and when a ‘Go Bag’ was used….
Family Traditions
We are lucky to have family traditions that my kids, as young as they are, anticipate with excitement and energy only young children can bring. With the holidays upon us everyone has traditions on their mind, and when you have a new generation of children the traditions of old often get a little shaken up. …
From Secret Agents to Secret Ingredients
The CIA is an entity of great respect and secrecy. America’s top minds spend their days hard at work, homing in their craft for the benefit of our nation’s peace of mind, united pride and ……. full bellies? Yes, the Culinary Institute of America is the premier training grounds of our country’s best chefs. Over…
How Alex Met John
By John P. Napolitano CFP®, CPA, PFS, MST | Founder & Chairman There’s a lot I’m grateful for in life. One thing I am uniquely grateful for is the incredible multi-generational team we’ve been able to build at Napier Financial. When you spend a few decades giving 100% effort on behalf of your clients, it…
2024: Milestones, Memories, and What’s Next
This may well be my last article of 2024. To that end, I’d like to be the first to say that spending 2024 with you has been a privilege. I know the year wasn’t a privilege for everyone. 2024 brought its share of heartbreaks to the 135 families that we work with. And for you,…
From Our Table to Yours
We asked our team to share their favorite dishes that make Thanksgiving with loved ones extra special! What is your favorite dish to make or eat? Reply and let us know! Alex: So many great choices here, and this changes with time. However, my wonderful wife Ashley makes this butternut squash soup for a first…
The Perfect Bite
As we approach one of my favorite times of the year, Thanksgiving, into the holiday season, I constantly have flash back memories of those holiday traditions as a kid. Depending on what house and what holiday, we had the ‘kids’ table all the way through being young adults. The conversations and the food seemed to…