Thoughts on Money is a thought leadership platform driven by fiduciaries at The Bahnsen Group. Our mission is to share weekly insights into a variety of wealth management topics, featuring thoughts from field professionals on investing, planning, the economy, and pertinent cultural issues.

Why Investors Underperform the Market

Why do investors lag the market? Explore recency bias, loss aversion, herd behavior, and strategies designed to keep emotions from derailing plans.

When Should You Claim Social Security?

A practical guide to choosing when to claim Social Security based on longevity, taxes, cash flow, and survivor benefits.

Trump Accounts: Game-Changer or Gimmick?

A new Trump Account promises to jump-start investing for kids, but is it a game-changer or just another complex option with tradeoffs?

Financial Framework for Graduates

A practical financial framework for young graduates navigating some of life’s biggest decisions and the freedom found in this new chapter.

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About the Author

Blaine Carver, CFP®, CKA®

Private Wealth Advisor

Desiring to be a financial advisor since high school, Blaine has continued this passion by stewarding client capital for over a decade. A patient educator, he enjoys aligning clients’ financial resources with their values, particularly through creative charitable gifting strategies.

Blaine holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Seattle Pacific University, where he also led the soccer team as captain.