With another presidential election behind us, it’s time for the media to dish up the next big dramatic event. We humans are suckers for drama, and the next dramatic event we are all supposed to worry over is the “fiscal cliff”. Before pondering what it means to our personal economies, let’s first consider what it is.  If[…] Read More

Washington Post columnist Michelle Singletary will host a live online discussion about “Dear Kate” at noon Eastern on September 13 at washingtonpost.com/conversations. Fortier will join to answer your questions.

Dear Clients and Friends, Fortier Financial has made preparations to continue to service you during Hurricane Isaac.   We will be available on our usual numbers and I will update Fortier Financial’s website as needed.  Our office has very comprehensive back-up procedures, so in the event that we would have to leave, we will soon be[…] Read More

Katrina memoirs have become so ubiquitous, they have almost become their own genre. Everyone has a story to tell, and rightly so. Brad Fortier, a 38 year-old financial and estate planner, has told his in a new book, Dear Kate: Reflections on Risk and Rewards after the Storm. Through a series of letters written to Kate,[…] Read More

By Michelle Singletary, Published: August 4 It was seven years ago this month that Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Gulf Coast. If you’ve never been affected by such a disaster, you may not appreciate how it can change one’s life. Brad Fortier understands. Fortier, a certified financial planner, lost his New Orleans home to flooding, but he gained[…] Read More

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Fortier Financial in partnership with St. Paul’s Episcopal School & Church would like to invite you to an evening of informative conversation. Learn more about the 5 core rules for effective communuication.  Light food and beverages will be offered.   Wednesday, June 18th 6:30 PM- 7:30 PM St. Paul’s Lakeview in O’Ferrall Hall 6249 Canal Blvd.[…] Read More

Please join us as we host a pre-release book event in partnership with St. Paul’s Lakeview.  Light food and beverages will be offered. Wednesday, June 20 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm St. Paul’s Lakeview in O’Ferrall Hall 6249 Canal Blvd. Topic: Cash Flow: A Key to Financial Happiness Speaker: Brad Fortier, Certified Financial & Estate[…] Read More

Brad Fortier  live on the “Think Tank with Garland Robinette” discussing his new book “Dear Kate: Reflections on Risk and Reward After the Storm.” “This is an extraordinary book…I’ve taken to reading excerpts of it to my daughter. It’s that impactful- I think it’s that deep. — Garland Robinette Listen to  the show here: http://podcast.wwl.com/wwl2/3504919.mp3 “Dear[…] Read More