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Women Taking the Reins of their Finances

March is Women’s History Month, and Southwestern Investment Group is celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women around the world. We are taking this time to recognize that each day, more women are becoming the hands-on decision makers with their finances.

While traditionally men have been associated with making household financial decisions, that’s no longer the norm. Studies show that 70% of millennial women make the financial decisions in their families, according to a 2020 report from Boston Consulting Group.

What Type of Financial Decisions?

“Financial decisions” is a general term, so what exactly are the specifics? This no longer means buying groceries or paying bills; it now means women are deeply involved in the most important financial planning and investment decisions of their households. And, it seems women investors are often outperforming their male counterparts.

A 2018 study of 2,800 men and women by the Warwick Business School found that women’s overall investment returns were nearly 2% higher than those realized by men. Some reasons why include:

  • Risk Averse: Research has proven that women take less risk than their male counterparts.
  • Planners Attitude: Women have a higher tendency to plan their financial goals in line with specific life moments.

Getting started

The reasons women are successful investors sync naturally with how we think about every one of our clients, whether they are men, women, or multi-generational families. We find success comes from having a plan, investing prudently, having patience, and focusing on long term outcomes.

Southwestern Investment Group is ready to help you focus on your goals and start your successful financial journey. In a recent blog post, we outlined four simple ways to learn the basics of investing. This includes understanding investment terms, making sure you have the appropriate resources and advisors, grasping the basics of investing, and determining your financial goals.

Southwestern Investment Group can provide resources and guidance and answer any questions you may have to help you on the road to becoming financially savvy. Our knowledgeable advisors can help you stay on top of your financial situation and develop a plan to achieve your goals. Contact us today to schedule a meeting!

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Jeffrey T. Dobyns

CFP®, CLU, CHFC

President, SageSpring 

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Jeffrey T. Dobyns

President, SageSpring 

Beyond crunching numbers and investment strategies, at SageSpring, we’re about building relationships. When you encounter Founder & President of SageSpring, Jeff Dobyns, it’s easy to understand why this is at the very heart of who we are as a firm. You won’t find stuffy formalities with Jeff; instead, you can expect to find him sharing a warm smile, communicating a compelling vision, or patiently untangling life’s complex challenges with clients. He believes in truly getting to know clients, understanding their aspirations and priorities, and navigating their financial plans with a tailored, comprehensive approach. Our team members have often been caught taking notes on Jeff’s effortless relationship skills from a distance, and we admire them for striving to learn from one of the best. 

Jeff’s financial expertise and wisdom are the perfect match to his innate people skills. Jeff holds the prestigious CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM certification, Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®), and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChLU®) designations, and has held executive positions with financial planning firms for more than two decades. 

His dedication extends beyond the office to the boardroom and the local community, where Jeff is passionate about giving back. He serves as Chairman of the Board of Men of Valor, a prison ministry and mentoring program. Jeff also serves on the board of Send Musicians to Prison, which shares hope, healing and restoration with the imprisoned through musicians & artists. Jeff actively supports other initiatives in the community by sitting on the board of The Signatry of Middle Tennessee and the Halftime Institute of Nashville. 

Witnessing his four children, Gracyn, Hunter, Tanner, and Logan, excel on the field is almost just as rewarding, if not more, than celebrating the victories of seeing his clients overcome obstacles and build wealth. Spending weekends boating on the lake, hiking mountain trails, and fishing with his family are the moments Jeff cherishes most. It’s this grounded perspective that reveals the true meaning of wealth for Jeff: not just numbers on a page, but the freedom to create experiences that enrich your life and the lives of those you love. When you choose the Dobyns McMillin Wealth Team, you choose more than financial expertise. You choose a partner who champions your dreams, celebrates your victories, and walks besides you on the path to achieving your unique goals.

**Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER TM, CFP® (with plaque design) and CFP® (with flame design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.