
Combining her background in psychology and finance, Amy provides clients with personalized retirement strategies designed to align with their goals and values.
As co-founder of Nova Wealth Management, Amy believes financial planning goes beyond the numbers—it’s about understanding the emotions, motivations, and dreams that shape each client’s financial journey. Her mission is to offer thoughtful guidance and dedicated service, treating every client as if they were her only one.
Originally from Wisconsin, Amy moved to Florida in 2004 and earned her degree in Finance from Florida Gulf Coast University. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional (CFP®) and a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor® (CRPC®).
Outside of her professional work, Amy and her husband, James, enjoy life with their five children—James, Grace, Hope, Ben, and Amelia. She is actively involved in her church, serving on the intercessory prayer team and singing with the worship team. Amy is also a multi-year recipient of the Five Star Wealth Manager honor from Gulfshore Life magazine.
No matter where you are on your financial journey, our team is here to help. Reach out today to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced advisors. We’d love to get to know you, understand your goals, and share how our team can help you achieve financial peace of mind.
🏡 **BIGGER HOUSE OR BIGGER INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO?**
It`s a question worth asking.
If you had extra money available, would you:
🏠 Put it toward a more expensive home?
📈 Invest it in the stock market?
A Wall Street Journal analysis compared decades of historical housing and stock market performance.
The findings may surprise you.
But here`s what matters:
**Your home and your investments serve different purposes.**
One provides a place to live.
The other may offer financial growth, income, and liquidity.
Both come with costs and risks.
Understanding those differences can help you evaluate your financial priorities.
📖 Read our latest blog through the link in our bio!
#RealEstateVsStocks #FinancialPlanning #InvestmentStrategy #Homeownership #SouthwestFlorida #NovaWealthManagement
Nov 9
🎂 **60 CANDLES. ONE BIG QUESTION.**
You`ve spent decades building your retirement savings.
But have you figured out how you`ll turn those savings into retirement income?
💰 Investments are important.
📊 Taxes matter.
🏦 Withdrawal strategies matter.
📉 Market volatility matters.
🏥 Healthcare costs matter.
And perhaps most importantly, understanding how all these pieces work together matters.
**Retirement isn`t just about how much you`ve saved. It`s also about how you`ve planned to use it.**
Our latest blog explores why turning 60 can be a financial wake-up call, even for experienced investors.
🔗 Read the article through the link in our bio!
#RetirementPlanning #RetirementAt60 #RetirementIncome #FinancialLiteracy #WealthManagement #BonitaSprings #NaplesFlorida #NovaWealthManagement
Nov 6
💰 **$500,000 IN YOUR IRA?**
Here`s something worth knowing before retirement.
At age 75, a traditional IRA with a previous year-end balance of $500,000 could generate a required minimum distribution of approximately:
💵 **$20,325**
That`s money the IRS generally requires you to withdraw—even if you don`t need it for living expenses.
But there`s more to consider.
Your RMD may affect:
📊 Federal income taxes
🏥 Medicare premiums
💰 Social Security taxation
📈 Your retirement income strategy
And your required withdrawal amount is recalculated every year.
Understanding these rules before RMDs begin can help you evaluate your retirement income options.
📖 Read our latest blog for the details.
🔗 Link in bio!
#RMD #RetirementPlanning #IRAWithdrawals #RetirementIncome #FinancialEducation #NovaWealthManagement
Nov 5