Merry Christmas! Mary, Joshua, Ryanna, Christiana and I want to wish all Acadia Clients and their families a very blessed Christmas and prosperous New Year.  We thank you for inviting us to be a part of your financial journey as we all work toward being better stewards of God's rich blessings.   Laissez les bons temps rouler Mary's Recipe Corner […]

Louisiana bayou at sunset.  Photographer unknown. Four Seasons in the Bayou It may surprise you to learn you can experience four distinct seasons in south Louisiana (i.e., the swampy autumnal sky pictured above).  The fact is, change happens everywhere, every day.  The same is true with your money.  No matter how settled and organized your finances […]

In This Issue: 1. Retirement Plan Changes for 2022 2. IRS Inflation Adjustments for 2022  3. Notable Tax Changes in Recent Legislation Top Topics is a timely email for Acadia Clients only.  We are providing information and guidance on current issues of great importance to you. Bass Harbor Lighthouse, Acadia National Park, Maine.  Image courtesy of Joe […]

Sea sampler Kathleen Reardon aboard Khristy Michelle, East Penobscot Bay. Photographed by Travis Dove, 2011. Invest Like Lobstermen Successful lobstermen, like investors, think long-term.  In the photo above, a recently trapped lobster isn't large enough or is an egg-bearing female, so it is returned to the sea as an "investment" in the future harvest.  This is one of […]

Tax Preparation Services for 2021 Individual, Trust and Business Returns Acadia National Park, Dorr Mountain.  Photographed by Joe Braun, www.citrusmilo.com Taxes! As we enjoy the beautiful, crisp fall weather, it is time to also consider your tax preparation plans for 2021. Acadia Financial Services, in close partnership with XY Tax Solutions, offers tax prep services for […]

Comedy and Tragedy, Mardi Gras masks Comedy and Tragedy If you've ever been to Mardi Gras in New Orleans, you've seen masks similar to the two pictured above.  The origins of the masks are found in Greek theater where they represent comedy and tragedy.  Within the context of Mardi Gras, which is an extended party prior to the Lenten […]

Maine Lobster Traps, photographed by Olivier Le Queinec Lobster Traps Whenever we returned to Maine, either during our summer vacations or to visit family at Christmas, my brother and I would always make our way down to the nearby harbor in Friendship.  It was a small port serving both lobstermen and weekend sailors.  One thing that always […]

350 year old oak tree, Louisiana, photographer unknown The Giving Tree New Orleans and the surrounding areas are filled with huge, ancient oak trees like the one pictured above.  They remind me of the children's book, The Giving Tree, written and illustrated by Shel Silverstein.  Although meant for a young audience, it carries some deep […]

Moonlit Aurora, Jordan Pond, Acadia National Park, Maine Happy Anniversary to Acadia Financial Services! Mary and I are thrilled to celebrate the first anniversary of Acadia!  We struck out on our own to launch a special firm for some very special Clients.  To help celebrate our first year, we would like to highlight three areas: 1. First-year stats […]

Pine Point, Scarborough, Maine. By Ed Fletcher; submitted to "Down East Magazine. How's Your Timing? When I think back to our childhood visits to Maine, I recall being fascinated by the dramatic coastal tides.  I was amazed by how the lobster boats were transformed from hearty seagoing vessels, to beached "wrecks" in just a few hours.  […]