Relationship-Based Financial Planning

& Investment Advice

It's April. To say it's been a rough start to the year may be an understatement. Again, we want to take the opportunity to remind you that we are here for you. And, it's spring, so hopefully the early blooms offer a sense of enjoyment and a reminder that there is beauty in the world. Beauty...and possibly allergies.


This is our fourth newsletter, and it is filled to the brim:

  • President Jen Hatch shares her thoughts on the future of Marriage Equality,
  • CSF CEO, Mark Franczyk, explains what it means to be an "Ensemble Practice".
  • Our newest hire, Seth Rivers, answers Five Questions
  • We introduce you to Kestra's Chief Investment Officer, Kara Murphy
  • We write about the Making Gay History podcast, now in its 14th season.
  • And, we close out this issue with some brief updates.


Happy Spring!

Ensemble Practice

Makes Perfect


Our CEO, Mark Franczyk, explains what it means to be an "Ensemble Practice" and how our clients benefit. Turns out being part of an ensemble is not just about making beautiful music together. Or is it?



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What is the future of Marriage Equality?


Wondering about the future of marriage equality? While no one can predict the future, Jen Hatch shares what experts are saying, and her thoughts on the subject.





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Meet Murphy:

A Q&A with Kara Murphy


You may have seen her on CNBC, or maybe you recognize her from your inbox when we share her market insights with you. We have some questions for Kestra's Chief Investment Officer, Kara Murphy. And she's got answers.


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Five Questions for Seth Rivers


We asked our newest addition to the team, Senior Advisor, Seth Rivers, to answer five rapid fire questions for you to learn more about him.



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The Making Gay History Podcast


CSF is proud to sponsor the Making Gay History Podcast. Currently in its 14th Season, this year's series focuses on LGBTQ+ stories from the Nazi Era.



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IN BRIEF:

Christopher Street has chosen The Ali Forney Center as our 2025 Charitable Partner.


The Ali Forney Center (AFC) was founded in 2002 in memory of Ali Forney, a homeless gender-nonconforming youth who was forced to live on the streets, where they were tragically murdered. Committed to saving the lives of LGBTQ+ young people, AFC's mission is to protect them from the harms of homelessness and empower them with the tools needed to live independently. Watch this space for updates, invites, calls to action, and...wait for it...a dance-a-thon finale!


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If you missed our recent email on Tariffs: Insights and Impact - click here to read it.


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Thank you to those who participated in our recent client survey. We are looking forward to sharing the results with you in a future update. We have extended the window. If you would still like to take the survey and haven't done so, please email Mark Lingenfelter, Director of Employee and Client Experience.


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In response to Meta's decision to end its third-party fact-checking programs and their revised, loosened guidelines around hate speech and abuse as it relates to sexual orientation and gender identity, CSF has deleted our accounts on Meta's social media sites Facebook and Instagram.


Christopher Street Financial was founded in 1981 to provide a welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community seeking financial planning. We will not support or post on sites that do not align to those values. Please visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn for updates.

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