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July Market Update 2025

Join Steve LaFrance, CFP® with Blakely Financial as he updates you on the last month in 3 minutes.

Lifestyle and Wealth: Aligning Personal Goals with Your Financial Plan

At Blakely Financial, we believe a financial plan should reflect your values, lifestyle, and long-term goals as much as your financial data.

Social Security: Key Factors to Consider

Learn about when and how to claim Social Security and how to integrate this benefit into a broader financial plan for long-term confidence.

June Market Update 2025

Join Steve LaFrance, CFP® with Blakely Financial as he updates you on the last month in 3 minutes.

Navigating Divorce with Financial Confidence

As difficult as divorce can be, having a clear financial strategy can help you regain control, protect your assets, and plan for the next chapter of your life with confidence.

Strategic Education Funding: Advanced Approaches

Learn about several advanced approaches families can consider when building an education funding plan that aligns with their long-term goals.

Upcoming Change to the Ownership of Commonwealth Financial Network®

At Blakely Financial, maintaining the strong relationships we’ve built with each of our clients remains our highest priority.

Education Planning for the Next Generation: Strategic Wealth Transfer and 529 Investments

Whether thinking about your children’s future or your grandchildren’s, education planning is a strategic and meaningful way to pass on wealth, values, and financial stability.

May Market Update 2025

Join Steve LaFrance, CFP® with Blakely Financial as he updates you on the last month in 3 minutes.

Financial Literacy Month: Books to Read

One of the best ways to improve your financial knowledge is through reading, and we’ve rounded up some of our favorite books for Financial Literacy Month.