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Wealth management isn’t just for the ultra-wealthy. Our clients are hardworking, forward thinkers who want to build stable, independent financial futures and are willing to partner with a team of professionals.
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The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
What to Look for in Personal Finance Apps
An increasing number have been developed to help individuals with their personal finances.
How to Make the Tax Code Work for You
When you take the time to learn more about how it works, you may be able to put the tax code to work for you.
Trends in Charitable Giving
Some people may want a more advanced gifting strategy that can maximize their gift and generate potential tax benefits.
A Living Trust Primer
Living trusts are popular, but their appropriateness will depend upon your individual needs and objectives.
Certain Uncertainties in Retirement
The uncertainties we face in retirement can erode our sense of confidence.
Teen Drinking and Your Liability
Drinking may be a “rite of passage” for teens, but when it occurs in your home you may be held responsible for their actions.
Stop Wasting Money
One way to find money is to examine your current spending habits and eliminate money wasters.
The Anatomy of a Supplemental Health Plan
Here’s a guide to explain all the parts of Medicare.
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What Is My Risk Tolerance?
This questionnaire will help determine your tolerance for investment risk.
Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
Interested in a Fuel Efficient Car?
Estimate how many months it may take to recover the out-of-pocket costs when buying a more efficient vehicle.
How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
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Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
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Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
Where Is the Market Headed?
We all know the stock market can be unpredictable. We all want to know, “What’s next for the financial markets?”
Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot
There are a few things to consider when buying or leasing your next vehicle.