Kurt Mueller’s personal investment strategy hasn’t changed a bit since Russia invaded Ukraine, and he has helped his clients avoid panicking about the current uncertainty surrounding the stock market. Mueller, the certified financial planner for Apollon Wealth Management’s Augusta office, called each client to discuss the situation and ease their anxiety. His advice on investment strategy varies based on a client’s age, risk tolerance, and financial goals, among other factors. “Some investors make major changes based on news headlines,” he said. “I’m not sure that’s the correct approach.” In the

Drive, hard work and asking questions propelled Tom Mastny to a three-year Major League baseball career. Now, he’s using those same attributes to help CSRA businesses contain health care costs. Mastny is CEO of The Pennant Group, a health benefits company that helps employers dig deeper to discover the reasons for high health costs and then find ways to reduce or contain those costs. “It’s the ‘hidden paycheck,’” Mastny said about the health care costs. “Most employees don’t understand all the things taken out of their check, and if you