Articles by George Pikounis, CEP®, CFP®

George Pikounis is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and an Investment Adviser Representative for Burns Estate Planning in Tallahassee, Fla. With over a decade of experience in the financial services industry, he uses his background to help clients understand how each financial decision impacts their overall portfolio. As a Certified Estate Planner (CEP®), George is particularly passionate about guiding his clients in creating and preserving generational wealth.

Latest articles by George Pikounis, CEP®, CFP®

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3 Investment Lessons From 2025 to Guide You Through 2026

Investors can use the past 12 months to guide their strategy for 2026 — and 2025 was living proof that time in the market can pay off.

I'm an Investment Adviser: Why Playing Defense Can Win the Investing Game

Chasing large returns through gold and other alternative investments might be thrilling, but playing defensive 'small ball' with your investments can be a winning formula.

By George Pikounis
The Wrong Money Question to Ask After Trump's Election

If you're wondering what moves to make with a new president moving into the White House, you're being dangerously shortsighted. Here's what to do instead.

By George Pikounis
Worried Your Heirs Will Blow Their Inheritance? Make a Plan

Ensuring that younger generations don’t waste the wealth you’ve worked so hard to build starts with careful estate and tax planning.

By George Pikounis