On the Fourth of July, Ray Sclafani draws a parallel between America's founders and the obligation every firm leader carries. The men and women who built this country did not fight for independence to benefit their own generation. They built institutions designed to endure. And that same principle applies to every owner, partner, advisor, and team member building a financial advisory firm today. This is a short holiday reflection on stewardship, legacy, and what it means to leave something stronger than you found it.