Saturday State of Mind

In today's episode of Saturday State of Mind, we dive deep into what it means to truly make an impact. For us, living every day like it's Saturday goes beyond just rest and relaxation—it’s about choosing joy, purpose, community and connection. And one of the most fulfilling ways we’ve discovered to do that is through giving back. Charitable giving isn’t just about writing a check—it’s about findin...

When most people think about retirement, they focus on what they’re leaving behind—work, stress, obligations. But what about what you’re retiring to? In this episode, we’re digging into one of the most important (but overlooked) questions we ask every client: What’s your ideal Saturday? The answers reveal so much more than you might expect. From quiet mornings and hiking with the dog to tacos, tun...

Retirement used to be simple. You worked, you got a pension, and Social Security helped fill in the gaps. But things have changed—and fast. In this episode, we’re talking all about the history of financial planning. You might be wondering, why would we do that? Well, when you understand where financial planning started, it begins to make sense why things feel so overwhelming today—and how a more c...

In our very first episode of Saturday State of Mind, we’re pulling back the curtain on the journey that brought us here—how we built Arcadia Financial from the ground up, quite literally from our basement. We have spent over a decade building a financial practice centered around helping clients believe that retirement should feel like every day is a Saturday! But getting here wasn’t easy. There we...