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About Blom & Howell Financial Planning, Inc

At Blom & Howell, we believe a successful financial life does not happen by chance, it happens by choice. For those reasons, we've developed and refined a process that helps our clients put the financial puzzle pieces together over the course of their lives. As advisors, we know people crave a relationship with a financial professional they can trust who will be in their corner when times are rough.

We take great joy in being our client's financial guide and advocate on that journey toward a lasting and secure retirement. In this way, we become more than planners, but partners in helping our clients navigate the financial challenges of life.

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Gary Blom​
Gary Blom​
Financial Advisor
Michael Howell
Michael Howell
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
Kendall Seifert
Kendall Seifert
Client Service Advisor
Jessica Paradiso
Jessica Paradiso
Administrative Assistant
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Trade War with China: The Latest Tariff Tantrum and Market Volatility

The market recently experienced its largest one-day decline since April, driven by escalating tensions between the U.S. and China over rare earth metals and tariff threats. While the brief selloff rattled some investors, markets quickly improved following softer language from the White House around trade.

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B&H Team
October 13, 2025

Are Investors Holding too much Cash?

For long-term investors, a growing challenge today is how to manage cash as short-term interest rates fall. What appears safe actually comes with real costs beneath the surface, since holding too much cash can quietly undermine long-term financial goals.

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B&H Team
October 7, 2025

How Government Shutdowns Affect Markets and the Economy

Washington is back in the headlines as the federal government faces a shutdown if policymakers can't reach a new funding agreement. This adds to a year in which government policies around trade, taxes, immigration, and more have created uncertainty for the economy and markets.

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B&H Team
September 29, 2025

How to Navigate Fears of a Market Bubble

As markets reach new highs and artificial intelligence stocks continue to rally, some investors are asking "are we in a bubble?" This is as much about investor psychology as it is about market conditions.

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B&H Team
September 22, 2025

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