Nickolus L. Stephens, CFP, CRPC

06/24/2026

Another milestone erached: CEPA®️ certified, strengthening my ability to guide business owners through every stage.

06/22/2026

Buying a home starts well before house hunting begins. 📝

Preparing credit, understanding upfront costs, and planning beyond the purchase price all play a role. This overview walks through the financial groundwork that can help avoid unexpected hurdles.

Preparation behind the scenes often leads to more confident decisions at major milestones.

These financial steps to buying a house detail essential information for the home buying process.

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to the dads, grandfathers, and father figures who lead with care, strength, and support. Wishing you a day of appreciation and time well spent with those who matter most.

06/19/2026

Another Friday is upon us and that means I have another joke for you. This is an easy one. I know you can guess the answer.

What kind of tree can you carry in your hand?? ✋

Let's see who can guess correctly first!

06/18/2026

Changing jobs? A new role can affect more than just your salary.

Benefits, retirement plans, and taxes often shift, too. This quick read outlines financial items worth reviewing before making a career change.

Here are four financial factors to consider before changing jobs. For more financial advice, contact an Ameriprise financial advisor to make an appointment.

06/16/2026

Markets have seen quite the turnaround recently. But what’s fueling this rally and are the risks really behind us? Ameriprise Financial Chief Market Strategist Anthony Saglimbene breaks down the dynamics driving the recent market movements.

3 factors driving U.S. stocks higher.

06/16/2026

The markets rallied today and experienced solid gains. provides their thoughts on today’s market upturn in After the Close.

06/15/2026

A great time was had at Corova Beach in the Outer Banks.

06/12/2026

Happy Friday! Here's to starting the weekend off with a smile!

What did the shovel say to the sand?

I really dig you! 🤣🏖️🪏

06/11/2026

Behind every pro bono hour is a story, a family, and a future. Proud to have contributed 20+ hours in 2026 supporting others through financial planning.