Kathy Hankard has been running her firm, Fiscal Fitness, for almost 20 years – and has been in GPN since day one. She is based in Verona, Wisconsin, just outside of Madison. Kathy has a BS in Electrical Engineering and an MS in Financial Planning. She toiled as a software engineer for a decade before “seeing the financial planning light” and founding Fiscal Fitness. Kathy is the founder of the "Nose in the Prose" book group, now in its 23rd year. She is also a certified group fitness instructor and a Registered Yoga Teacher. She enjoys outdoor activities including kayaking, cross-country skiing, bicycling, hiking, and camping. Morning coffee is a must, and evening wine is appreciated but not mandatory. She and her husband Mike are the proud parents of three young adult children, two of whom recently became engaged. Luckily, all weddings can be funded equally thanks to prudent planning. Much to the dismay of her children, Kathy enjoys a good pun - including her business name! She’s happy to talk about estate planners’ favorite dance move, the step-up in basis, and remind you that where there’s a will, there’s a relative!