In August 1914, Sir Ernest Shackleton and a crew of 27 set sail on “The Endurance” for the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition. This was the first attempt at a land crossing of the Antarctic continent.  The crew journeyed from England, eventually departing a whaling station at Grytviken on the island of South Georgia.  Two days later, in December of 1914… Read More

A recap from our recent client luncheon. Speakers: Todd Brand and Cliff Aque Read More

Whether it’s the loss of a loved one or the end of a marriage, navigating grief is something that we will all face during our lifetime. But that doesn’t make it any easier, and having some guidance for the process can help us heal from a loss, move forward, and discover once again how to… Read More

By Ryan Bouchard with Cliff Aque Markets have been in a brutal tug-of-war since the end of 2021 due largely to the aftershocks of the COVID pandemic. When the pandemic first hit, the global economy came to a standstill. At the time, governments and central banks did a lot (too much, in hindsight) to try… Read More

By Damaris Gingerich When I was a teenager, I was profoundly shaped by a book called Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations by brothers Alex and Brett Harris. They told the stories of people my age doing courageous, impactful things that were changing the world.  Though these inspiring stories were motivating, the… Read More