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900
M+

In Assets Under Management ¹

 
300
+

Families & Individual Clients

 
100
%

Employee & Family Owned ²

Financial Advisors that aRE...

  • Fiduciaries First
  • Fee-Only
  • Client Driven

Breakwater Capital Group is a fee-only fiduciary, serving as an investment advisor that delivers client-centric services that we felt were lacking from large financial institutions.


With over 50 years of collective financial services experience, our team is focused on assisting individuals in managing the day-to-day oversight of your wealth while ensuring you have an effective plan and strategy to deal with life’s uncertainties. We have verified this by summing the years of experience for all IARs and the number of years is, in fact, more than 50 years.

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Our Three Guiding Principles

At Breakwater Capital, our role extends beyond being your financial advisor. Think of us as your financial advocates. 

Our firm’s philosophy centers on three core principles that serve as our guide to every action that we take. The bottom line: We’re here to help you make informed choices while ensuring that your wealth management plan aligns with your life goals and aspirations.

Passion

We understand that the intricacies of the market, often irrational and complex, can cause sleepless nights. Our primary goal is to guide you toward the highest success possible.

Collaboration

At Breakwater, we help you navigate the intricate aspects of your financial life. We stand with you, ready to adapt and respond to life’s evolving circumstances.

Commitment

As fiduciaries, we always focus on doing what is right for you. This is done through comprehensive planning and investing strategies built around your needs. 

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Comprehensive Wealth Management Solutions

As a successful person, you may not have the time or inclination to oversee the daily nuances of managing your wealth. That’s where we step in.


Our services are fully customized to you and your family’s needs. You get the benefit of sophisticated wealth management services without the expensive overhead at a competitive cost.

WEALTH MANAGEMENT Services

Investment Management​

Investing is a complex, ever-changing process. 

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Tax Planning

No one wants to pay more in taxes than is legally required.

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Retirement Planning

Your financial plan is your roadmap for the future. 

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Life Event Planning

Life events can be both exciting and stressful.

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Estate & Legacy Planning

As your wealth grows, so should your focus on protecting what…

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College Planning

Figuring out how to pay for your children’s college education …

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Divorce

Divorce affects your legal, financial, and personal life.

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Real Experience, Real Results

These statements are from current clients and may not represent the experience of other clients and do not guarantee future performance or success; no compensation was exchanged for these recognitions.

Barbara S.

I feel that my goals and needs are well-understood. My questions are answered promptly with explanations I can follow. I get the support I need when I need it.

CAROL K.

I feel that my goals and needs are well-understood. My questions are answered promptly with explanations I can follow. I get the support I need when I need it.

Ed L.

I feel very comfortable working with the individuals at Breakwater. I value all the advice they have given me. They respond quickly to my questions. They are like family to me.

Barbara S.

I feel that my goals and needs are well-understood. My questions are answered promptly with explanations I can follow. I get the support I need when I need it.

KARL P.

We are very comfortable with and have immense trust in Jeff and his team. Their understanding of our situation coupled with actually listening to us and providing creative solutions makes Breakwater #1 for us.

CHRISTINE M.

Availability, responsiveness, attention to detail, and personal connection are attributes that are important to me, and I appreciate those qualities at Breakwater.

Barbara S.

I feel that my goals and needs are well-understood. My questions are answered promptly with explanations I can follow. I get the support I need when I need it.

CAROL K.

I feel that my goals and needs are well-understood. My questions are answered promptly with explanations I can follow. I get the support I need when I need it.

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October 13, 2025
Market outlook for Q4 2025: Fed rate cuts and strong earnings fuel gains, but elevated valuations, rising deficits, and speculative bubbles in gold and AI warrant caution. Learn what's ahead for investors.
October 8, 2025
Written by Madeline Barconi If you're one of millions of homeowners with a sub-3% mortgage rate wondering whether to renovate your current home or sell and upgrade to a bigger house, you're facing one of today's most challenging real estate decisions. Remember 2019–2021? We were all baking sourdough, learning TikTok dances, and, oh yeah, locking in 30-year mortgages at rates so low they now feel like unicorn sightings. If you were lucky enough to snag one of those sub-3% loans, congratulations, you basically married the George Clooney of mortgage rates. I’ll be the first to admit: this is something I personally wrestle with. My husband and I bought our house in 2020 with a shiny 2.99% mortgage, and at the time it felt like we hit the jackpot. Fast forward a few years, add our son into the picture (plus all the toys, gear, and chaos that comes with him), and suddenly everything feels… tighter. Now I find myself asking the same questions many of my clients do. Do I really want to give up a 2.99% rate for something closer to 6.25%? Or is it smarter to spend $80,000 on renovations to make this home work for us? And if I do sink that much into upgrades, is it worth it or would it be better spent on a new house entirely? If you’re nodding along, you’re not alone. Let’s break down the trade-offs between renovating vs. moving.  Option 1: Stay and Renovate Your Current Home The Upside The upside of home renovations , you keep that dreamy, low interest rate. (Seriously, people may envy you forever.) Renovating can cost less than moving once you factor in realtor fees, moving costs, elevated utility costs, standard maintenance and those “oops we need all new furniture” moments. You get to customize your home for you, not some random buyer in the future. The Downside The downside of major renovations rarely cost what you think they will (hello, HGTV plot twist). People often spend 20-30% more than what they think they will. Living in a construction zone is… let’s call it “character building.” Not all upgrades add value, hello $40,000 outdoor pizza oven that a future buyer might shrug at. Try not to put more than ~10–15% of your home’s current value into renovations unless you’re planning to stay there for the long haul. Otherwise, you risk over-investing in a property that won’t give you the return you want. Option 2: Sell and Buy Something New The Upside The benefits of selling your home : you get the extra space you actually need, whether that’s another bedroom, a home office that isn’t your closet, or a backyard big enough for the trampoline your kids are begging for. Sometimes starting fresh is easier than trying to rework a space that just doesn’t fit. If your income has grown since you first bought, this might actually be the right time to “trade up” despite the higher mortgage rates. The Downside The downsides of buying a bigger home: interest rates today are… well, let’s just say they aren’t George Clooney. They’re more like that guy from your twenties who your mom referred to as “fine” whenever you told her they were coming over for dinner. Monthly mortgage payments will likely be much higher, not just because of the rate, but because home prices have risen too. Selling and moving is a ton of work (and expensive). Realtors, inspections, movers, cleaning crews, new curtains and furniture, more upkeep, it all adds up. Be honest with yourself about affordability. A bigger house isn’t worth it if it means saying goodbye to vacations, kids’ activities, or simply sleeping at night without financial stress. The Middle Ground: How to actually Decide Between Renovating and Moving At the end of the day, it comes down to your numbers and your priorities. Ask yourself: How much more space do I actually need, and why? Could I make my current home work with a targeted renovation? If I move, can I comfortably afford the new payment including taxes, homeowners insurance (which continues to be one of the stickiest contributors to inflation), and maintenance without derailing my other financial goals? Am I okay with giving up my “unicorn” interest rate for more square footage and convenience? Final Thought You’re not alone if you feel “stuck” between a rock (tiny house) and a hard place (big mortgage). I’m right there with you, debating whether to live through the dust of a renovation or trade in a once-in-a-lifetime mortgage rate for more space and more comfort. The key is not to rush. Run the numbers, think about your long-term goals, and weigh how much joy (and sanity) more space would bring you. Sometimes the answer is obvious, and sometimes it’s just about deciding which kind of pain (financial or construction) you’d rather live with. Either way, the good news is you have options, and knowing the trade-offs is the first step to making the best home buying decision (or not) for you. The views expressed represent the opinions of Breakwater Capital Group as of the date noted and are subject to change. These views are not intended as a forecast, a guarantee of future results, investment recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any securities. The information provided is of a general nature and should not be construed as investment advice or to provide any investment, tax, financial or legal advice or service to any person. The information contained has been compiled from sources deemed reliable, yet accuracy is not guaranteed. Additional information, including management fees and expenses, is provided on our Form ADV Part 2 available upon request or at the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov . Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
By Jeffrey Hanson September 18, 2025
It’s annual enrollment time and for those with a small business or buying health insurance privately or in your state’s marketplace, it’s a wonderful time to revisit whether or not a Health Savings Account is right for you. While many of us are acutely aware of the rising healthcare costs, according to a recent WSJ article the data suggests with an aging (and somewhat unhealthy) population it’s hard to see any relief on the horizon. So, what can you do aside from eating well, exercising and managing stress to limit your trips to the physician’s office and minimize how much money you spend on healthcare each year.  Here is something worth considering. First, let’s define a Health Savings Account (HSA). It is a tax-advantaged savings account designed to help individuals and families save for medical expenses whether for the year ahead, or better, for those expenses they’ll incur later in life. The account itself is paired with a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) which generally carry lower plan premiums as the insured (you) accept a little more of the financial responsibility for visits/treatments than traditional insurance. Here's how an HSA works and some key features:
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