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"As President of Acanthus Associates and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional as well as an Investment Advisor Representative of Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, helping individuals and businesses develop strategic plans to pursue financial growth and stability is a commitment that I made a long time ago, and everything I do in my practice serves to uphold that commitment." - Scott Bombeck, CFP®
What separates Acanthus Associates from other financial services companies is our intense focus on the potential success of our clients. We take the extra time to really listen to our clients, discover their needs and apply our knowledge and creativity to forge a personalized plan to address their goals and concerns.
CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and CFP (with flame logo)® are certification marks owned by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. These marks are awarded to individuals who successfully complete the CFP Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements.
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended on November 12, 2025. This article looks at the bill that ended the shutdown, issues that are unresolved, and estimates of the economic impact.