Archer Financial LLC

10,000 hours to be an expert in anything.

Tomorrow we honor those that have paid the price for the freedom we enjoy today. To those who sacrificed, we say “thank you”.

Not every plan is a perfect plan, but having no plan begins a plan toward regret.

Will today be your “someday”?

Respite is so important for parents of kids with needs. Sometimes we don’t realize how 24-7 caregiving can take a toll on us both physically and emotionally. Work through your waiver to get paid professional support and give yourself permission to get away once in a while.

If you are a parent or caregiver of a child (including adult children) with complex medical needs and/or disabilities, we would love for you to join us for our one-day, restorative retreat!! We hope you will not only feel restored, but more connected to God, yourself and our community! 🌿💜🦋 Or help us spread the word! 🥰

Follow this link to start your entry form for April 18th, Saturday!! https://www.janelyshope.com/events-1

Camp Barnabas is an amazing place where kids with needs can go and be seen, valued and cared for. They have an amazing time while their caregivers can get some much needed respite. There are programs for scholarships for those who can’t afford it. They don’t want finances to be a barrier for anyone.

It will be interesting to see how this funding is used to make services more available.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Rep. Melanie Stinnett Secures Major Victory for Disability Community with Successful Amendment to Provide Dedicated Funding

Jefferson City, MO — State Representative Melanie Stinnett today announced a significant legislative victory for Missourians with developmental disabilities after the Missouri House adopted her amendment to add a $250 per-terminal fee on video lottery terminals, with the proceeds dedicated specifically to disability services through the Missouri Department of Mental Health.

The amendment is expected to generate millions of dollars in sustainable funding to support vital services for individuals with developmental disabilities across the state.

“This is a big win for Missouri families and for individuals with disabilities who depend on consistent, reliable support,” Stinnett said. “As we face tighter revenue projections and difficult budget conversations, it is more important than ever that we protect the services that allow Missourians with developmental disabilities to live lives of dignity, independence, and purpose.”

“We applaud Rep. Stinnett for her innovative approach to strengthen services for people with developmental disabilities,” said Erika Rademan, CEO of Starling, an organization representing 120 community-based developmental disability providers across Missouri. “Her willingness to think creatively and champion community-based providers, and the people who rely on them, reflects a commitment to build a system where individuals can thrive with dignity and independence, while living meaningful lives.”

Rep. Stinnett emphasized that the amendment ensures a stable and dependable funding stream tied directly to the new revenue, without creating a broad-based tax increase on Missouri families.

“When new revenue streams are created, we have a responsibility to make sure a portion of that funding strengthens essential services,” Stinnett said. “This amendment helps provide long-term stability for providers, families, and the individuals they serve.”

The legislation, including the adopted amendment, must receive one more vote in the Missouri House before advancing to the Senate for further consideration. Stinnett pledged to continue working with her colleagues to ensure the measure advances and ultimately becomes law.

“Our work isn’t finished,” Stinnett said. “But today we took an important step forward. I will continue fighting to ensure Missouri continues to stand with individuals with developmental disabilities and the families who love and support them.”

Nick and I just wrapped up our Fast Start conference for 2026. Here are some HIGHLIGHTS:

Fish with a harpoon, not a net.

You don’t need a massive audience to create a massive impact. You just need to create a place where people feel seen.

Transactional loyalty is different than emotional loyalty.

When it comes to AI, automate systems but keep the soul.

If you want to get someone to make a change, don’t give more reasons “fuel”, instead reduce friction “difficulty”.

Nonprofits primarily focus on the bottom 10% of income earners. And that is a noble thing because those people deperately need help. But if you focus in the bottom 10% you will never reach the other 90%. If you want to make a difference, focus on the top 10% of income earners. These are the influencers. This will change the world.

We can’t fix a $4T national debt that is above the GDP by reducing spending alone. At some point, taxes will have to increase. But you also don’t have to be passive about how you pay income tax in the future.

What’s the BIG idea?

In other words, what is the one thing that you can take from an idea to implementation in 2026?