Author: Kathy Longo

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Kathy Longo

Kathy Longo is a Certified Financial Planner® practitioner, Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy®, and a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst with over twenty-five years of wealth management experience. She is the founder and president of Flourish Wealth Management, an independent boutique wealth management firm in the Minneapolis area.
Learn how money and mental health are connected and how awareness can support more intentional financial decisions.

Money and Mental Health: Understanding the Connection Between Emotions and Finances

When we talk about money, it’s easy to focus on the numbers — budgets, savings goals, investment accounts, and long-term plans. But if you pause...

Q1 2026 Quarterly Newsletter

Kathy Longo, CFP®, CAP®, CDFA Wednesday, April 15, 2026 As we move further into spring, it’s often a natural time to pause and reflect on...

Learn how women and wealth intersect, and how intentional financial planning can support confidence and independence.

Women and Wealth: Redefining Financial Independence with Confidence and Clarity

Conversations around women and wealth have shifted meaningfully over the past several decades. More women are participating in financial decision-making, building careers and businesses, managing...

Discover three women and money myths to leave behind and how financial planning can support confidence and clarity.

Three Money Myths Women Should Leave Behind for Good

Conversations about money are rarely just about numbers. They’re shaped by experience, upbringing, culture, and the messages we absorb over time. For many women, certain...

Learn how framing impacts financial outcomes and why perspective plays an important role in everyday money decisions.

The Power of Perspective: How Framing Impacts Financial Outcomes

The way we think about money often matters just as much as the numbers themselves. Financial decisions aren’t made in a vacuum; they’re shaped by...

Kathy Longo featured on Michael Kitces’ Financial Advisor Success Podcast for a Second Time

In this conversation with Michael, Kathy Longo reflects on the journey of Flourish Wealth Management and the intentional decisions that have shaped the firm’s evolution....

Financial planning isn’t only about math. Learn how emotional intelligence and your finances work together to shape everyday decisions.

EQ + IQ = Wealth: How Emotional Intelligence Shapes Stronger Financial Choices

When people think about financial decision-making, they often focus on numbers – budgets, balances, and investment returns. While financial knowledge certainly plays a role, it’s...

Ever wonder why some money decisions feel harder than others? Building financial confidence often begins with mindset, not math.

The Psychology of Financial Confidence: Building Habits That Support Your Goals

When people talk about financial confidence, they often picture someone who has it “all figured out” — organized spreadsheets, clear goals, and decisive money moves....

Q4 2025 Quarterly Newsletter

Kathy Longo, CFP®, CAP®, CDFA Wednesday, October 22, 2025 A new year often invites reflection, not just on where markets have been, but on how...

Thinking about your financial goals for 2026? A year-end review can highlight what’s working and what may need attention.

Closing the Year Right: Reviewing and Adjusting Financial Goals for 2026

As the holiday season arrives, life tends to get wonderfully full – celebrations, travel, family traditions, and moments of reflection. It’s also the perfect time...