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A Meal for All Generations

A Meal For All Generations. Millennials, Gen Xers, and baby boomers are often portrayed as a trio constantly at economic odds with one another. But how much of this is actually true? There's no denying that these groups are different, but they may have more in common than you might think.Born approximately between 1981 and 1996 (1). Driven, civic-minded, open-minded on diversity, achievement-oriented (2). Historical Experiences: Columbine, 9/11, the Internet, the Great Recession. Motivations: Responsibility, work-life balance, experiences, financial security. Roughly 72 million millennials in the United States (3). The most diverse generation in U.S. history (4). Seventy-eight percent of Millennial workers are saving for retirement (5). Fun fact: Millennials read 5 books a year on average (6).Generation X: Born approximately between 1965 and 1980 (1). Flexible, informal, skeptical, and independent. Historical Experiences: The AIDs epidemic, the Fall of the Berlin Wall, the Birth of MTV, the Dot-Com Boom. Motivations: Diversity, work-life balance, personal growth, learning (2). Roughly 65 million Gen-Xers in the United States (3). Gen Xers make up the highest percentage of startup founders at 55% (2). Gen Xers will outnumber baby boomers by 2028 (2). Fun fact: Gen X was the first generation to grow up with personal computers. (7)Baby Boomers: Born between 1946 and 1964 (1). Optimistic, competitive, workaholic, team-oriented. Historical Experiences: The Vietnam War, Civil Rights Movement, Watergate, The Space Race. Motivations: Loyalty, duty, travel, family (2). Roughly 69 million baby boomers in the United States (3). Baby boomers own 51% of all wealth in the U.S. (8). Baby boomers spend $935 on average per year on their pets (9). Fun fact: Baby boomers own $17 trillion in personal real estate (10)Sources: 1. Yahoo.com, May 12, 2025 2. PurdueGlobal.edu, 2025 3. Statista.com, 2025 4. Britannica.com, May 20, 2025 5. Napa-net.org, 2025 (based on a 2023 report) 6. ExpertEditor.com, May 1, 2024 7. Britannica.com, April 20, 2025 8. FederalReserve.gov, 2025 9. MarketWatch.com, February 18, 2025 10. FreddieMac.com, December 2024
 

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Springfield Business Journal "Men of the Year" Award issued by SBJ in 2016 for the 2015-2016 year was awarded to males in the local community.  The financial professional applied for the recognition.  Criteria used to determine the winners includes their professional, philanthropic and personal contributions to the Springfield area.  No fee was paid for the nomination or receipt of the award; however $120 was paid for a plaque.  Third-party ratings are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance or results. These ratings should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor by any client nor are they representative of any one client's evaluation.

"Most Influential Women" award issued by Springfield Business Journal on October 8, 2018 for 2017-2018 year was awarded to 20 women who are honored for improving the Southwest Missouri business, civic and philanthropic communities.  The financial professional applied for the recognition.  No fee was paid for the nomination or receipt of the award; however $120 was paid for a plaque.  Third-party ratings are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance or results. These ratings should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor by any client nor are they representative of any one client's evaluation. 

"40 Under 40" award issued by Springfield Business Journal on March 23, 2015 for 2014 year was awarded to accomplished and still-rising professionals in Southwest Missouri who are under the age of 40.  The financial professional applied for the recognition.  Winners were chosen from up-and-comers under the age of 40 and are honored for their business and civic work.  No fee was paid for the nomination or receipt of the award; however $120 was paid for a plaque.  Third-party ratings are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance or results. These ratings should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor by any client nor are they representative of any one client's evaluation. 

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909 E. Republic Rd.
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