El Camino is Spanish for:  The Way.  Years ago, I hiked 400 miles across Spain with the goal of completing the Camino De Santiago.  I knew where I was going to start - Saint Jean Pied de Port in France - and I knew that my destination was Santiago de Compostela in Spain.  I also had a stretch goal of the Cape Finisterre.   What I didn’t know however, was every stop in between.  I didn’t know how far I could go each day, or where I would stop each evening.  I didn’t know if I could walk day after day or if I would need breaks in between.  I hiked through wind, rain, hot, cold, and over mountain passes.  There were days when I was exuberant and filled with joy and others that I was exhausted wondering if I could accomplish my goal.  During those times of doubt, I told myself that to get to my destination, I needed to continue to take each day one step at a time. 

  

Long distance hiking is a lot like investing.  It is about having a destination, a plan, and the ability to make adjustments along the way due to the variety of challenges and obstacles.  It isn’t a race, it’s one step at a time.  This is true for all our investments, whether it is saving for retirement, a college education, or our first home. 

  

At El Camino Wealth Management, an experienced team strives to provide tailored, expert advice on all aspects of financial planning for a select group of individuals and families, both locally and around the country.  Our mission and passion is to be your trusted partner while guiding you through all stages of your financial journey.  Our commitment to this mission is defined by core principles: