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Local Realtor Northern Notes

Raises $2,200 For Veterans Bald Eagles

Jupiter Realtor and U.S. Army Veteran, Nicole Stanbra, areas such as housing, utility bills, and transportation assistance. By Katie Roundtree,
raised over $2,200 for a local veterans nonprofit organization; “Giving back and paying it forward to my fellow veterans Finance Director,
Wounded Veterans Relief Fund (WVRF). has been at the cornerstone of my personal and professional life. Northern Palm Beach
On “Giving Tuesday,” Stanbra marketed the fund-raising We are grateful to have partnered with WVRF to honor those County Improvement
effort on Facebook and other social media platforms. Thanks to who came together in acts of heroism, bravery, and sacrifice for District
generous donations, the campaign exceeded her donation goal our country,” stated Stanbra. T he ba l d e a gl e
and raised $1,200 within ten hours. As part of her fundraising, As a way of paying tribute to those who have honorably has been the national
Stanbra vowed to personally match the first $1,000, which she served, The Stanbra Team, developed exclusive programs emblem of the United
donated directly to Wounded Veterans Relief Fund last month. specifically for veteran clients as part of their “Go Serve Big” States since 1782 and
WVRF is a nonprofit organization that helps ease the initiative. Homes for Heroes is one program in which The a spiritual symbol for
financial burdens of financial distress for Post-911 Florida Stanbra Team rebates upwards of 20 percent of their earned native people for far
disabled veterans and their families. They are committed to income back to veteran heroes who are buying and/or selling longer than that. These
assisting disabled veterans throughout the state of Florida in real estate in Palm Beach and Martin counties. regal birds aren’t really
bald, but their white-feathered heads gleam in contrast
to their chocolate-brown body and wings. Look for them
Champagne ~ ‘Not Just soaring in solitude, chasing other birds for their food, or
even nesting in our area.
For New Year’s!’ The bald eagle
is a conservation
succes s s tory.
Today, Florida has
By Laura Berrio, I recently traveled to Asheville, N.C. and joined friends one of the densest
Freelance Writer/ to check out a local Champagne bar, the Battery Park Book concentrations of
Blogger Exchange and Champagne Bar. nesting bald eagles
C h a m p a g n e h a s This Champagne bar absolutely delivered on creating in the lower 48
crossed over into the the experience. We enjoyed a bottle of Taittinger, Reims states. While no
mainstream. I used to only Champagne while nibbling on macaroons. We were seated longer listed under
drink Champagne on New in a beautiful bar, surrounded by two floors of literature the U.S. Endangered
Year’s Eve, or at special with jazz music performed live in the background. Species Act or the
events requiring a toast. What was going to be a quick stop to check out this Florida Endangered Bald eagle nest in Abacoa preserve
Now, I am seeing a nice establishment, turned into a two hour, laid back afternoon, and Threatened – 2011
variety of Champagnes enjoying Champagne and catching up with friends. Species rules, bald
by the glass offered at my To keep prices affordable, Champagne bars offer a eagles remain protected by both the state eagle rule and
favorite restaurants. variety of Champagne by the glass, half bottle or bottle. federal law. Once endangered by hunting and pesticides,
Champagne bars are the new “in vogue” place to try If you are looking for a unique, fun, experience this bald eagles have flourished under protection.
new bubbly! They create a sophisticated, yet affordable, weekend, check out the local Champagne bars in your The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
experience for the Champagne lover. The idea behind the area and let me know what your new Champagnes are! Commission (FWC) documented four nests in northern
Champagne bar is to create a relaxed, less pretentious ~ Cheers Palm Beach County in 2017 and a little over 30 nests
setting to enjoy Champagne. ~ Keep the conversation going and the bubbly flowing! in all of Palm Beach County. (Source: FWC Bald
Eagle Nest Locator) One of the nests is located in a
preserve area within Abacoa. It was documented by
our staff biologist and in use up until a few years ago.
3. EVALUATION: Once your path forward is clearly It is amazing to see one of these large nests up close.
outlined, opportunities you may not have seen before will Nests can range from about 4 feet in diameter and 3 feet
present themselves. We’re here to look them over with you. deep to over 9 feet in diameter and 20 feet deep. Eagles
4. IMPLEMENTATION: Now your vision becomes a have strong nest site fidelity, meaning they return to
plan in motion. We apply what we’ve learned about you, the same nest and nesting territory each year. If they
your life and goals, and begin a closely monitored journey successfully produce young at a nest, they are likely to
towards your financial future. return to that nest year after year. A pair might choose to
5. ADAPTATION: As life throws its curve balls, we’re build a new nest in a different area if their previous nest
The Retirement Planning Specialists Crafting Financial right here. The unexpected can be managed. We will make was unproductive (failed to fledge eaglets) or otherwise
Solutions with Insight and Integrity since 1980 recommendations and provide options for adjusting your proved unsuitable. The FWC has not updated their map
life and wealth program to suit your comfort level and since 2017 when the eagles were no longer listed as
HAPPY NEW YEAR! needs. endangered, so there could be newer nests within our
area that have not yet been documented.
Each new year brings new challenges. This year could
Assessing your Wealth Management Plan for Year 2020 and Beyond prove to be particularly so. Market volatility and Bald eagles are found in areas with large water
Now is an excellent time to review your financials. bodies due to their diet of fish and their hunting
investment navigation always become a bit more dramatic techniques. According to the Cornell Lab, rather than
during political events. Right now is a good time to take do their own fishing, bald eagles often go after other
a close look at current and future expenses, scheduled or creatures’ catches. A bald eagle will harass a hunting
otherwise. Our intention is to see that you are comfortable osprey until the smaller raptor drops its prey in midair,
with your financial plan, and that you are ready for the where the eagle swoops it up. A bald eagle may even
curve balls that life will inevitably toss at us. We want you snatch a fish directly out of an osprey’s talons. Fishing
to be able to retire and only do so one time. mammals (even people sometimes) can also lose prey
to bald eagle piracy. Due to this nature, Benjamin
The experienced team at Asset Advisory Services provides Franklin was not in favor of the bald eagle as our
you with the strength of a unified approach. Our “big- national emblem. In 1784, Franklin disparaged the
picture” mindset to financial wellness keeps us focused national bird’s thieving tendencies and its vulnerability
on actively retaining your “financial staying power” vs. to harassment by small birds. “For my own part,” he
passively pursuing simple “financial management.” wrote, “I wish the bald eagle had not been chosen the

The team that has the knowledge and credentials to deliver Our clients rely on us to keep them informed of market representative of our country. He is a bird of bad moral
everything you need to plan for your future. Left to right character. He does not get his living honestly … besides
Andrew J Francisco, M. Ed., Associate Advisor; Joseph C. trends and current events that impact their financial he is a rank coward: The little king bird not bigger than
Francisco, AIF , Vice President; Curtis S. Francisco, CFP , wellness. Throughout each year, we offer educational a sparrow attacks him boldly and drives him out of the
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AIF , President; Lori M. Colclasure, CFP , CPA, RICP, workshops, key-speaker events, and regular “check-ups”
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CDFA, Wealth Advisor. Photographer: Scott Steger to be sure we are doing everything we can to protect and district.” If Franklin had his way, the wild turkey would
grow your assets and investments. have been our national emblem instead. He believed
that the turkey was a true native bird with lots of
OUR 5-STEP APPROACH CAN GUIDE YOU courage who would not hesitate to attack if provoked.
SAFELY TOWARDS YOUR FINANCIAL GOALS PLEASE CONTACT US FOR A He never publicly suggested the turkey as our national
COMPLIMENTARY FINANCIAL REVIEW emblem, but wrote about the choice of the bald eagle
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