Why I Choose to Serve: Cassidy Murphy on the YMCA of Northern Colorado

Cassidy Brady with friends and Generosity Wealth Management colleagues at the YMCA of Northern Colorado Y Splash event.

Cassidy Murphy gathers with friends, colleagues and community partners at Y Splash in support of the YMCA of Northern Colorado. Cassidy serves on the YMCA board as part of her commitment to investing her time and talents in the local community.

 

 

By Cassidy Murphy | Generosity Estate Planning

There are a lot of ways to support the community you call home. For me, one of those ways is serving on the board of the YMCA of Northern Colorado.

What I value most about the experience is getting to see just how deeply the Y reaches into our community.

It’s easy to think of the YMCA as a place to swim, work out or send your kids to camp. But behind those familiar programs is an organization working every day to help children, families and individuals feel supported, connected and able to thrive.

Recently, Michael and I had the opportunity to attend Y Splash alongside friends and colleagues from Generosity Wealth Management and our broader community.

I was there as a board member and supporter—not as part of the event planning team—which meant I had the chance to simply experience the evening, celebrate the work being done and spend time with people who also care deeply about strengthening our communities.

Our table brought together quite a group: Michael and me; Autumn Davidson and her guest; Sara Russell; Sergii, who was visiting from Ukraine; Doug Gardner of Boulder–Vinnytsia Sister City; and our dear friend and fellow Boulder Rotarian Marty Evans.

And as I looked around the table that evening, I realized how many different kinds of service and community were represented in one place.

Michael and Cassidy Brady with Sergii and Doug Gardner of Boulder–Vinnytsia Sister City at YMCA of Northern Colorado Y Splash.

Michael Brady, Cassidy Murphy with Ukrainian partner Sergii and Doug Gardner of Boulder–Vinnytsia Sister City at Y Splash—bringing together relationships rooted in local service, international friendship and a shared commitment to stronger communities.

Different Communities, Shared Purpose

Having Sergii with us made the evening especially meaningful.

Only days earlier, he had been in Ukraine helping make Camp Dreamland possible for children living through war. Now he was in Colorado, surrounded by people gathering to support an organization serving children and families here in our own community.

The circumstances couldn’t be more different, but the underlying idea felt very familiar:

Strong communities are built when people choose to invest in one another.

Sometimes that investment is financial. Sometimes it means serving on a board or volunteering your expertise. It can mean making an introduction, advocating for something you believe in, attending an event or simply helping more people understand why the work matters.

Most often, meaningful change takes some combination of all of those things.

That’s one of the things I appreciate about being involved with the YMCA. There isn’t only one way to participate or one kind of person the organization serves. The Y creates opportunities for people to find connection, support and community in ways that meet them where they are.

Why I Choose to Serve

For me, serving on the YMCA of Northern Colorado board is one way I can contribute to the community that has given our family so much.

“What I love about the YMCA is that there are so many different ways it shows up for people. You might first think about swimming or summer camp, but its impact reaches so much further than that. I wanted to be involved with an organization that helps people feel connected and supported at different stages of their lives—and serving on the board gives me an opportunity to contribute my time and perspective to that work.”

— Cassidy Murphy

Serving also gives me the opportunity to better understand the needs around us. That’s something I think can be easy to miss when we’re moving through our own busy lives.

Events like Y Splash bring those needs—and the people working to meet them—into the same room.

Generosity Looks Different for Everyone

At Generosity Wealth Management, we spend a lot of time talking about what it means to live generously. An evening like this is a reminder that generosity doesn’t have to look the same for everyone. Michael’s work with Frontier Horizon takes him around the world. My service with the YMCA gives me an opportunity to invest more deeply in our local community. The people who joined us that evening each have causes, organizations and communities that matter to them.

There isn’t one right way to do it.

What matters is deciding what you care about and considering what you have available to contribute—whether that’s your time, financial resources, professional expertise, relationships or simply your willingness to show up.

And none of us has to change an entire community on our own.

We simply have to decide where we can contribute and take the next step.

An Evening Worth Celebrating

I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve the YMCA of Northern Colorado and for everyone who made Y Splash such a meaningful evening.

I’m also grateful that Michael and I were able to share it with friends and colleagues whose own commitments to service stretch from right here in Northern Colorado to communities thousands of miles away. Different organizations. Different communities. Different ways of giving. But ultimately, a shared belief that we each have something we can contribute.

Because living generously isn’t about supporting one particular cause. It’s about choosing to use what you have to help make something better.

And there are countless ways to begin.

From Recognition to Impact: What Comes Next After the Invest in Others Awards

Three men in formal suits at the Invest in Others event with a branded backdrop.

Earlier this summer, we shared that Generosity Wealth Management founder Michael Brady had been named a 2026 Invest in Others Volunteer of the Year finalist for his work with Frontier Horizon.

Last week, that journey took Michael to Boston for the Invest in Others Awards—and gave us an opportunity to see what can happen when recognition becomes a catalyst for something more.

Michael and his guests Dr. Vincent Rosini and Sergii Z., joined financial professionals from across the country whose charitable work was being recognized through the annual awards program. While another remarkable volunteer received this year’s Volunteer of the Year Award, Michael’s selection as a finalist resulted in a $25,000 charitable award for Frontier Horizon.

For Michael, the most exciting part isn’t simply bringing those dollars back to an organization he cares deeply about.

It’s what they might make possible next.

Using Generosity to Create More Generosity

Michael hopes the award can help Frontier Horizon expand its outreach to new donors—and ultimately expand its ability to reach more children.

Rather than viewing the $25,000 as an endpoint, the opportunity is to use the recognition and resources surrounding it to introduce more people to Frontier Horizon’s work, strengthen fundraising efforts and create momentum that extends beyond the original award.

It’s an idea that feels especially appropriate for an organization built around relationships.

Michael has seen firsthand how one introduction can lead to another. One trip can become a lasting friendship. One supporter can introduce someone else to a cause. And one act of generosity can create opportunities that weren’t there before.

Michael Brady with Artem at Camp Dreamland 2026. Over years of visits, Michael has watched Artem grow up and built a relationship that continues long after camp ends. Michael stays in touch with Artem from the United States and continues to personally advocate for him—a reflection of the lasting relationships at the heart of Frontier Horizon’s work.

The Work Continued Before the Gala Ever Began

The trip to Boston came shortly after Michael returned from another Camp Dreamland in Ukraine.

This was his seventh camp in three and a half years, in addition to two trips to Poland to visit Ukrainian children displaced by the war. Camp Dreamland 2026 welcomed 300 children for an opportunity to step away from the realities surrounding them and spend time playing, connecting and simply being kids.

Those repeated trips have also allowed Michael to watch relationships grow over time.

One of those is his friendship with Artem, whom we’ve shared about before. Michael has watched him grow through repeated visits to Ukraine, stays in communication with him when he returns home and continues to advocate for him from thousands of miles away.

That relationship is a reminder that the impact of generosity doesn’t necessarily end when the trip does—or when the check is written.

What Happens After the Recognition?

When Michael was first named an Invest in Others finalist, we wrote about the idea of living your legacy: that legacy isn’t simply something we leave behind someday. It is also built through the choices we make with our resources, relationships, expertise and time while we’re here.

The experience in Boston gave us another way to think about that idea.

What happens when the impact you’ve created gives you resources to create even more?

For Frontier Horizon, the answer is still taking shape. The organization will determine how the award can best support its work while exploring opportunities to use the recognition to reach new donors and ultimately serve more children.

For the rest of us, there may be a useful question in it as well.

When something good comes from the resources you’ve put into the world—whether that’s financial capital, professional expertise, relationships or simply your time—what could you do with the return?

Three men in formal suits at the Invest in Others Awards event. Could you reinvest it?

Could you introduce someone else?

Could you turn one opportunity into several?

Could you use what you’ve built to make something meaningful possible for someone else?

That’s where generosity gets interesting. It doesn’t have to stop with the first gift.

Sometimes, it multiplies.

Congratulations again to Michael, to this year’s Invest in Others honorees, and especially to Frontier Horizon. We’re excited to see what comes next.

 

Building Community, One Legacy Project at a Time

How Boulder Rotary’s Newest Gift to the Museum of Boulder Reflects the Power of Investing in Something That Lasts

Some investments are measured in dollars, while others are measured in the communities they help build.

Earlier this summer, members of the Boulder Rotary Club celebrated the completion of a project that will quietly serve the Boulder community for years to come: the installation of three new flagpoles outside the Museum of Boulder.

While the flagpoles themselves are a visible addition to one of downtown Boulder’s most recognizable civic spaces, the story behind them is really about something much larger. It is a story about what can happen when people choose to invest in their community with the future in mind.

For Michael Brady, founder of Generosity Wealth Management and Past President of Boulder Rotary, the project represented exactly the kind of lasting community investment that Rotary’s Legacy Fund was created to support.

Completing a Corner That Already Tells Boulder’s Story

If you have visited the Museum of Boulder in recent years, you have likely noticed that the corner at Broadway and Pine has become much more than simply the entrance to a museum.

Over time, it has developed into a place that reflects several important parts of Boulder’s story. The Rotary Pollinator Garden welcomes visitors with landscaping that supports local pollinators, while the nearby Boulder Strong sculpture offers a place for reflection and remembrance in honor of the ten lives lost in the King Soopers tragedy.

The addition of three flagpoles helps complete that space in a way that feels both natural and meaningful.

One pole flies the American flag, another flies the Colorado state flag, and the third creates space for seasonal or commemorative flags that recognize the moments, organizations, and celebrations that bring the Boulder community together throughout the year.

As outlined in the original Legacy Fund proposal, the project was designed to enhance a highly visible public space, complement the Rotary Pollinator Garden, and create a permanent improvement that residents, families, students, and visitors could appreciate year-round.

A Legacy Fund in Action

The project was funded through Boulder Rotary’s Legacy Fund, which was established following the Club’s Centennial celebration to support significant community projects with lasting value.

Rather than being used for routine activities or one-time events, the Legacy Fund was designed to help create tangible improvements that would continue serving Boulder well into the future. Its guidelines specifically identify projects such as permanent structures in public areas, tree planting, and other investments that provide enduring community benefit.

Michael served as Boulder Rotary President during the Club’s Centennial year in 2018-2019 and later helped steward the Legacy Fund. When the opportunity arose to support new flagpoles at the Museum of Boulder, he recognized that the project aligned closely with the fund’s original purpose.

The flagpoles were not simply a replacement for something that had once stood there. They represented an opportunity to continue Boulder Rotary’s investment in a public space that already included several meaningful community projects.

Bringing the Project Together

What began as a conversation between Museum of Boulder Board Chair Bob Yates and Executive Director Christopher Taylor quickly became a collaborative effort involving Museum leadership, Boulder Rotary, contractors, volunteers, and several rounds of planning and approval.

Michael took the lead on bringing the proposal before the Boulder Rotary Club Board of Directors and the Boulder Rotary Club Foundation Board of Trustees. The original request sought up to $8,520 for the purchase and installation of three permanent flagpoles, based on the Museum’s tax-exempt status and the actual invoiced cost.

The initial estimate included the flagpoles, installation, and freight. As planning progressed, the project expanded slightly to include secure lock boxes at the base of the poles and a permanent recognition plaque acknowledging Boulder Rotary’s contribution. Those additions raised the final cost, which required further authorization before the project could move ahead.

That kind of adjustment is common in community projects. Plans evolve, practical considerations emerge, and additional approvals become necessary. What mattered was that everyone involved remained focused on the shared goal of creating something permanent, useful, and meaningful for the broader Boulder community.

Why This Matters

At Generosity Wealth Management, we often talk about the idea that wealth should support the life you want to build rather than simply accumulate for its own sake.

The same philosophy can be applied to the communities we call home.

Some of the most meaningful investments never appear on a financial statement. They become gardens, public gathering spaces, scholarships, museums, memorials, and other places or programs that continue serving people for years to come.

The value of those investments is not measured in a quarterly return. It is reflected in the experiences they create, the connections they encourage, and the sense of pride and belonging they help strengthen.

Years from now, families visiting the Museum of Boulder may not know how many conversations took place to make the flagpole project possible. They may never know how many approvals were required, how the funding was structured, or who helped move the project forward.

What they will see is a civic space that feels complete.

They will see the American and Colorado flags flying outside one of Boulder’s most important cultural institutions. They may walk through the Pollinator Garden, pause near the Boulder Strong memorial, or notice a seasonal flag that reflects something meaningful to the community.

That is the kind of impact that often matters most.

Celebrating Service Beyond the Office

Michael’s involvement with Boulder Rotary is one of several ways he continues to serve beyond his work as a financial advisor.

Whether supporting local nonprofit organizations, helping advance humanitarian work through Frontier Horizon, or participating in community projects such as the Museum of Boulder flagpoles, these efforts reflect a belief that financial success can create opportunities to contribute in ways that are both personal and lasting.

The new flagpoles at the Museum are a visible reminder that legacy is not created through one grand gesture. More often, it is built through a series of thoughtful decisions, meaningful partnerships, and a willingness to invest time and resources in something larger than ourselves.

Sometimes the greatest legacy is not measured by what we keep, but by what we help leave behind for others.

Beyond Financial Success: Michael Brady Named a 2026 Invest in Others Volunteer of the Year Finalist

At Generosity Wealth Management, we have always believed that wealth can be a tool for something greater. Financial planning helps people prepare for retirement, navigate uncertainty, care for the people they love, and make thoughtful decisions about the future, but those conversations often lead somewhere more personal. Once you’ve worked hard to build financial security, what do you want that success to make possible—for yourself, your family, and perhaps for others?

For Michael Brady, founder and wealth advisor at Generosity Wealth Management, that question has influenced both the way he works with clients and the way he chooses to invest his own time and talents. We are incredibly proud to share that Michael has been named a 2026 Invest in Others Volunteer of the Year Finalist, recognizing his longstanding involvement with Frontier Horizon and his commitment to serving vulnerable children and communities around the world.

Young boy receiving a gift from an older man outdoors. A National Recognition for Service

The Invest in Others Awards recognize financial advisors who make a meaningful difference through theirinvolvement with nonprofit organizations. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the awards program, with 15 financial advisors from across the country selected as finalists for their charitable leadership and service.

Michael’s recognition as a Volunteer of the Year finalist stems from his work with Frontier Horizon, an organization that connects vulnerable and orphaned children with people and resources that can help create greater stability, opportunity, and hope. He currently serves as the organization’s Board Treasurer, although describing his contribution by title alone misses much of the story.

Over the years, Michael has traveled with Frontier Horizon to Ukraine and Nicaragua, worked alongside local partners and volunteers, contributed his experience in financial stewardship and organizational strategy, and helped build relationships that have opened new opportunities for the organization. Just as importantly, he has spent time getting to know the children and communities at the center of that work.

His involvement is a good example of something we believe strongly at Generosity Wealth Management: generosity isn’t limited to financial giving. The resources we have available to us also include our experience, relationships, professional knowledge, leadership, and time. Sometimes one of the most valuable things we can offer is simply our willingness to show up and become involved.

From Financial Stewardship to Purposeful Leadership

There is a natural connection between the work financial advisors do every day and the skills nonprofit organizations need to remain strong over the long term. Advisors spend their careers helping individuals and families look beyond today’s decisions and consider what those choices may make possible years or even generations from now. That requires thoughtful stewardship, planning, risk management, accountability, and an ability to keep long-term priorities in view when immediate circumstances compete for attention.

Michael brings that perspective to his work with Frontier Horizon, but the experience has also reinforced an important lesson in the other direction. Some of life’s most meaningful returns will never appear on a financial statement. They are found in relationships built, opportunities created, communities strengthened, and the knowledge that someone’s life may be a little different because you chose to become involved.

For Michael, many of those lessons have come through experiences that have very little to do with finance.

“Today Was a Good Day”

Anyone who has traveled with Michael on a Frontier Horizon mission trip will probably recognize one particular phrase. At the end of a long day—whether it has been spent visiting communities, working with children, meeting local partners, or witnessing circumstances far removed from everyday life—Michael has a habit of reflecting on everything that happened and saying, simply, “Today was a good day.”

Over time, the phrase has become something of a tradition among the Frontier Horizon team. Its meaning isn’t that every day of mission work is easy or that everything goes according to plan. Often, the opposite is true. Rather, it is an acknowledgement of the privilege of being there: of meeting people you might otherwise never know, sharing experiences across cultures and circumstances, accomplishing something worthwhile together, and having the opportunity to be present for work that matters.

One of those relationships has become particularly meaningful to Michael.

Michael Brady and a young boy at a train station, smiling for the photo.

A Friendship at Camp Dreamland

Frontier Horizon operates Camp Dreamland for Ukrainian children affected by the ongoing war, giving them an opportunity to step away from the circumstances surrounding them, spend time simply being kids, and receive additional emotional and practical support. Through repeated visits to camp, Michael developed a special friendship with Artem, a young volunteer who helps document camp through photography and media.

During one visit, Artem wrapped Michael in one of his characteristically enthusiastic hugs and told him, “When I hug you, I feel calm.”

It’s difficult to put a value on a moment like that, and perhaps that’s exactly why it matters. Much of Michael’s professional life is spent helping people plan, measure progress, weigh tradeoffs, and make informed decisions about their financial futures. Experiences like this are a reminder that some of the most significant outcomes of our lives can’t be quantified quite so easily. Sometimes impact looks like knowing that your presence helped another person feel safe, understood, encouraged, or simply less alone.

Living Your Legacy

We often think about legacy as something we leave behind someday, usually in the context of estate planning, inheritance, or charitable gifts. Those things certainly matter, but we believe legacy is also something being built while we’re here.

It takes shape in how we spend our time, where we direct our resources, the organizations and communities we support, the people we mentor, and the opportunities we help create. For one person, that may include a thoughtful charitable giving strategy. For another, it could mean helping children or grandchildren pursue an education, volunteering professional expertise to an organization they believe in, creating opportunities through their business, or building enough financial flexibility to spend more time serving the people and causes that matter to them.

There isn’t one formula for living generously, nor should there be. The goal is to understand what matters to you and then make intentional choices—financial and otherwise—that give those priorities room to become part of your life.

That idea has always been central to the work we do at Generosity Wealth Management. Wealth isn’t the destination. It is one of the resources available to help create the life, relationships, experiences, and impact that matter to you.

Congratulations, Michael

We are proud to see Michael’s work with Frontier Horizon recognized by the Invest in Others Charitable Foundation, and equally proud to see him included among financial professionals from across the country who have made service an important part of their lives.

Of course, anyone who knows Michael knows that an award was never the reason for doing the work. The relationships, experiences, and lives touched along the way are what make it worthwhile. This recognition simply gives us an opportunity to celebrate that work—and perhaps encourage someone else to think about how their own skills, resources, or time could be put to use for something they care deeply about.

And if Michael’s many trips with Frontier Horizon are any indication, creating that kind of impact doesn’t always require a grand gesture. Sometimes it begins by showing up, getting involved, and reaching the end of the day able to say, “Today was a good day.”

Congratulations, Michael, and thank you to the team at Frontier Horizon, its volunteers and supporters, and especially the children and families who continue to remind all of us what generosity can make possible.

Learn more about the 2026 Invest in Others Awards finalists

Generosity Wealth Management Founder Michael Brady Named a 2026 ColoradoBiz Icon

One of the greatest compliments a professional can receive isn’t simply recognition for what they’ve accomplished—it’s recognition for how they’ve chosen to accomplish it.

We’re honored to share that Michael Brady, founder of Generosity Wealth Management and Generosity Group, has been recognized as a 2026 ColoradoBiz Icon & Achiever, celebrating leaders whose careers have made a lasting impact on Colorado’s business community.

For those who know Michael, the recognition feels less like a milestone and more like the natural result of decades spent serving others with consistency, integrity, and purpose.

 

ColoradoBiz 2026 Icons & Achievers profile featuring Michael Brady, founder of Generosity Wealth Management and Generosity Group.More Than Three Decades of Helping Families Plan with Confidence

For more than thirty years, Michael has helped individuals, families, and business owners navigate some of life’s biggest financial decisions—from retirement planning and tax strategies to business succession, charitable giving, and creating meaningful legacies.

ColoradoBiz recognized not only his longevity in the profession, but also the philosophy that has shaped his career. As highlighted in the publication, Michael has become known for integrating financial planning with philanthropy, mentorship, and values-based leadership while serving multiple generations of families and helping business owners prepare for successful transitions.

That combination has always reflected what we believe financial planning should be: helping people use their resources to build lives that are meaningful—not simply measurable.

Building Something Bigger Than Wealth Management

Over the past several years, Michael has expanded that vision through the creation of Generosity Group, bringing together Generosity Wealth Management, Generosity Estate Planning, and Generosity Business Exit Planning.

Rather than treating wealth management, estate planning, and business succession as separate conversations, the goal has been to create a collaborative team that helps clients make decisions that remain aligned throughout every stage of life and business.

That vision continues to evolve, but the purpose has remained unchanged:

Helping people align their financial decisions with the lives they hope to build and the legacy they hope to leave.

Leadership Beyond the Office

While Michael has spent decades advising clients, those who know him personally know that much of his impact happens outside conference rooms.

His commitment to serving others extends into mentoring young professionals, supporting future financial advisors, and investing countless hours in nonprofit leadership and community initiatives. ColoradoBiz specifically recognized this commitment to mentorship and philanthropy as part of his career contributions.

Whether he’s helping families prepare for retirement, serving through Rotary projects, supporting children through Frontier Horizon, or encouraging the next generation of leaders, the common thread has always been the same: people first.

Recognition That Reflects an Entire Community

Awards like this may bear one person’s name, but they are rarely earned alone.

Michael would be the first to recognize the clients who have entrusted Generosity Wealth Management with their financial futures, the dedicated team members who work alongside him every day, the professional partners who collaborate to serve clients well, and the many nonprofit organizations and community leaders who continue to inspire meaningful work beyond financial planning.

This recognition belongs to that broader community as much as it belongs to any individual.

Looking Ahead

As Generosity Group continues to grow, so does our commitment to helping individuals, families, and business owners make thoughtful decisions that create lasting impact.

Being named a 2026 ColoradoBiz Icon & Achiever is an incredible honor, but more importantly, it serves as a reminder of the responsibility that comes with earning the trust of clients and communities alike.

Congratulations, Michael, on this well-deserved recognition.

We’re grateful to be part of the journey.

ColoradoBiz recognized Michael Brady as a 2026 Icon & Achiever for his leadership in financial planning, business succession, mentorship, philanthropy, and values-based leadership. You can view his featured profile in the 2026 ColoradoBiz Icons & Achievers publication. 

When Your Financial Plan Gives You the Freedom to Show Up

In this month’s video update, I mentioned that I was recording from a hotel room while spending time with a family member who is facing serious health challenges. Years ago, I made a conscious decision that I wanted my work to support my life—not replace it. I wanted the freedom to be present for the people who matter most.

Just a few weeks earlier, that same flexibility allowed me to board another plane, this time to Nicaragua.

In just a few weeks, I’ll be boarding another one—this time to Ukraine.

Neither trip is a vacation. Neither is a break from work. Both are opportunities to be present where I believe I can make a difference.

That realization reminded me of something we often talk about with our clients.

Financial planning isn’t really about money.

It’s about what money makes possible.

Wealth Creates More Than Financial Security

When people think about financial planning, they often think about retirement accounts, investments, market performance, taxes, or estate planning.

Those things absolutely matter.

But they’re the tools—not the destination.

The real question is this: What kind of life are you trying to build?

For some people, that means spending more time with grandchildren.

For others, it means traveling the world, supporting causes they believe in, mentoring the next generation, or simply having the flexibility to be present when someone they love needs them.

The purpose comes first.

The financial strategy exists to support it.

Seeing Generosity in Action

Michael Brady, Sara Russell, Olivia Russell, and Frontier Horizon founder Vinny visit a grandmother raising her grandchildren in Nicaragua while delivering food, toiletries, and essential supplies through Frontier Horizon’s community outreach program.

Our recent trip to Nicaragua with Frontier Horizon was a powerful reminder of why generosity matters.

While there, we had the opportunity to visit children and families, witness the impact of ongoing sponsorships, and celebrate the opening of the El Cristal feeding center—a place that will provide meals, hope, and community for children who face incredible challenges every day.

It’s difficult to describe the feeling of standing in a place where something as simple as a nutritious meal, a safe gathering space, or someone who simply cares can completely change a child’s future.

You quickly realize that generosity isn’t measured only by dollars.

It’s measured by lives changed.

It reminds us that every act of kindness—whether it’s sponsoring a child, volunteering your time, encouraging someone, or simply showing up—creates a ripple effect far beyond what we can see.

 

Next Stop: Ukraine

Michael Brady of Generosity Wealth Management takes a selfie with children attending Frontier Horizon's Winter Camp Dreamland in Ukraine, where displaced youth experience friendship, encouragement, and a sense of normalcy.

A smile can speak every language. During Winter Camp Dreamland in Ukraine, Michael spent time getting to know children whose lives have been deeply affected by war. While the circumstances that brought them there are difficult, Camp Dreamland creates space for laughter, friendship, and simply being kids again—reminding us that hope often begins with human connection.

In the coming weeks, I’ll have the privilege of traveling to Ukraine with Frontier Horizon for Camp Dreamland. This will be my 6th time joining children whose lives have been disrupted by war. Camp Dreamland provides something incredibly valuable: the chance to simply be kids again. For one week, 300 Ukrainian children- most orphans, will laugh. They will play. They will build friendships. They will experience hope.

The circumstances surrounding these children are heartbreaking, but the resilience they demonstrate is equally inspiring.

I’m looking forward to witnessing that resilience firsthand, encouraging the incredible team serving there, and sharing more about the experience when I return.

What Does This Have to Do With Financial Planning?

Maybe more than you think.

One of the questions we often ask clients isn’t, “How much money do you want to accumulate?”

Instead, we ask: “What do you want your life to make possible?”

Your answer may be completely different from mine.

Maybe your purpose is spending more time with family.

Maybe it’s traveling.

Maybe it’s serving your church or community.

Maybe it’s supporting organizations making a difference around the world.

Maybe it’s building a business that creates opportunities for others long after you’re gone.

There isn’t a right answer.

But there is tremendous value in building a financial plan that gives you the freedom to say “yes” when life presents those meaningful opportunities.

Aligning Wealth with Purpose

At Generosity Wealth Management, we align wealth with purpose and possibility.

That isn’t just a tagline.

It’s a philosophy.

Because the greatest value of financial planning isn’t simply reaching a number on a balance sheet.

It’s creating the freedom to be present for your family.

To invest in your community.

To live AND leave a meaningful legacy.

To answer the call when someone—or something—needs you.

If your financial plan is helping you live a life of greater purpose, then it’s doing exactly what it was designed to do.