At The League of Advisors, we always say our independence is our greatest strength. It's what lets us stand at the side of our clients, working to find the solution that most closely aligns with their goals. Major firms often look to push products with high fees and commission rates, but we know that good business is built on partnerships. We also know we wouldn't be able to sleep at night knowing we plugged our clients into solutions that worked better for us than they do for them. That's why we`re proud to customize client-centric strategies for income, growth and protection, Vincent says.

Another key factor to his approach is education. In fact, he typically leads with his mission to equip, educate and empower entire families so they can reach their goals for the future. His 30 years of experience as a financial professional and business owner have also allowed him to connect with other business owners and understand their struggles. He now works with executives and owners to determine solutions that he hopes gives them a chance to secure the life they deserve.

But these families and business owners aren't just clients to Vince; they've quickly become friends and family members of his own. | know that if I sent my family members to a financial professional, I'd expect honesty and transparency at the bare minimum," Vince says. I aim to provide both in each of my interactions to promote trust, which is truly the key to any financial relationship. Of course, money is extremely personal, so when we initiate a conversation about past struggles, current hurdles and future obstacles we want our clients to know we stand on their side, dedicated to their excellence with an unwavering commitment to them.

Product knowledge and a concrete understanding of modern strategies also play prominently into an effective financial plan. Together, our team has nearly half a century of experience, and we utilize it each and every day, Vincent says, "There's no match for that kind of experience. You can study, you can learn the strategies, and you can hypothesize about their effectiveness but there's no substitute for hands-on work with clients, In fact, overcoming obstacles is, in my opinion, the best way to become a better advisor. Through tackling difficult needs and paying attention to coming storms to stay ahead of the curve, we can better prepare for the future with solutions geared to withstand hard times and be opportunistic in good times.