Growth Begins Where Comfort Ends
This past Thanksgiving, it became clear that sometime soon we would need to convert my son’s bed...
Damian Beard, CFP®, CKA®, MBA, Associate Financial Planner
Damian Beard is an Associate Financial Planner at Syverson Strege. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® practitioner and holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Eastern New Mexico University. He earned the Certified Kingdom Advisor® designation in 2025. He has worked in financial services for more than 10 years in roles ranging from mortgage loan officer to financial advisor. Having previously worked for two of the largest U.S. banks and the largest Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), Damian loves being a part of a local firm family where he can blend his passion for finance with helping clients achieve their financial goals.
Summer Organization Can Improve Your Life — and Your Finances
What’s your favorite part of summer? The longer days and endless sunlight? Fresh-cut grass? Or...
Leaving the Nest: A Lesson from the Farm & Financial Tips for New Graduates
My family and I spent the first weekend of June at the family farm near Clear Lake, Iowa. To our...
The Tulip Mania: Lessons for Modern Financial Planning
Ah, springtime! The return of sunshine and warmer weather is always a welcome change — and for our...
Spring Seasonal Income Opportunities for Retirees
For retirees or those preparing for retirement, the arrival of spring can offer a fresh start —not...
A Lesson in Preparedness: The Value of Having the Right Support
I recently took a family trip to Winter Park, Colo., with the goal of skiing with my wife’s...
7 Tips to Save (and Pay) for College
According to the Education Data Initiative, enrolling in a U.S. college costs an average of $38,270...
