CRNA Advisors Library
At CRNA Advisors, we make it our mission to provide expert knowledge affecting CRNAs and other investors today. Putting you at the forefront of the financial industry, the blog posts found here give in-depth information to help you make wise financial decisions.
Consider all these posts “CRNA Knowledge and Insight.”
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Does A Fiduciary Advisor Deliver More In Value Than They Cost?
Even for high-income earners like CRNAs, many people don’t work with a financial advisor because they assume it will cost a lot of money for advice they can find on the Internet. Why pay for something you may be able to do on your own?

Why This Works Better Than The 4% Rule For Retirees
Determining how much money you’ll need to save now and then withdraw each year in retirement can be one of the most overwhelming elements of retirement planning. There are countless theories and strategies to most appropriately estimate how much money you’ll need in retirement and how much you can spend each year.

Could You Benefit From The 50/30/20 Budget?
What’s your definition of following a budget? For some, it’s simply paying the bills, while for others it’s not surpassing a certain dollar amount each month in spending. In fact, only one in three people prepare a detailed household budget.

How To Retire At 65: 4 Retirement Decisions You’ll Need To Make
As a CRNA, you’ve worked hard throughout your schooling and career. When time flies, you may not even realize that retirement is right around the corner. While some CRNAs may choose to work longer or freelance in their 60s, others want to achieve the retirement dream at age 65.

New Report: CRNA Salaries Vary Widely Across United States (Graphic)
Did you know that CRNAs make on average twice as much in Montana as they do in Arizona? The US Census Bureau recently released their data for CRNA wages throughout the country. As it turns out, wages vary quite a bit from state to state. While the average CRNA salary nationwide is about $160,000, Montana topped the list at $243,550! How does your state compare? Check out our graphic to learn more!

Five Things To Do If You’re A CRNA Within Ten Years Of Retirement
As we get older, life seems to pass by faster than ever, especially for CRNAs with busy work schedules. You may be amazed to realize that retirement is just a decade away. If you’re approaching the ten year countdown, consider taking these five actions to help you prepare for a smoother transition.

The CRNA Investor’s Guide: Avoiding The Three Biggest Mistakes
CRNAs tend to receive some of the best education and training in the world. However, many may be at a disadvantage when it comes to personal financial management because their schooling doesn’t equip them with the tools required for a lifetime of managing their family’s financial well-being.

Should You Become A CRNA Freelancer?
What are the differences between a CRNA who works as a W-2 employee and one who is a 1099 contractor or freelancer? Both work arrangements have their unique challenges and advantages.

The Tax Man Is Coming: Do You Have A Tax Minimization Strategy In Place?
Benjamin Franklin famously noted, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Taxes are an inevitability of life, but with complicated and confusing laws and codes, many CRNAs don’t have the time to proactively work to legally minimize their taxes, and most don’t realize the types of exemptions or strategies for which they may be qualified.

Are We Right For You?
If you haven’t visited our site before or are reading our blog for the first time, you might be wondering if our services are right for you. We want to provide you some more information on who we are, what we offer, and who we serve, to help you determine if CRNA Financial Planning® is the right firm for you!

Exclusive Excerpt From Our New Book (Plus Free CE Credit!)
As mentioned in our last blog post, I am so happy to have released my second book, A CRNA’s Life After Anesthesia. I hope it helps demystify many of the questions and hurdles you, as a CRNA, may face as you approach retirement.

Our New Book For CRNAs Is Here!
Along with the financial planning aspects of my job, I’ve always been passionate about education. Just as an in-depth education is critical for CRNAs in their practice of anesthesia, education is equally important as they plan for their financial future and retirement.

Couples Retiring On The Same Page
Agreeing about what you want from retirement is crucial.

How To Prepare For The Rise Of Anesthesiologist Assistants
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average annual salary for a CRNA is $160,250.1 Brian Del Grosso, a nurse anesthetist at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, shared with Business Insider a few of the reasons why CRNAs earn a high salary.

How to Position Your CRNA Practice For A Buyout
Since 2013, anesthesia practices are selling to corporate buyers or merging with other groups at unprecedented rates.


How CRNAs Can Create Strategies For Income In Retirement
Whether retirement is far away, rapidly approaching, or already upon you, it is important to understand how an income stream from different sources may be created to cover your expenses. As you plan for your retirement, you’ll want to become familiar with the types of investment and savings vehicles as well as the tax treatment of each.

What Do The Latest Industry Changes Mean for CRNAs’ Job Security?
Over the past few months, CRNAs across the country have been watching the industry change before their eyes. From the Michigan 68 to Mission Health System in North Carolina, job security has now become a significant concern.

Most CRNAs Are Plagued By Debt
This year marked a tipping point of wealth in the United States. While there are more affluent Gen Xers and Millennials than ever before, many are overwhelmed by debt.
