Vision
Our vision is to make a positive difference in the lives of our clients. That is our purpose for existing.
Mission
At our firm, our mission is to bring security and prosperity to people’s lives. We are here to get to know and understand your needs, wants, and long-term goals. We want to help you develop, implement, and monitor a strategy that’s designed to address your individual situation.
We understand the challenges families face today. From managing debt to saving for college to retirement and from protecting your assets to minimizing your tax burden, these personal finance challenges can be overwhelming. Our commitment is to utilize all of our resources to help you pursue your goals.
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Helpful Content
How Income Taxes Work
A quick look at how federal income taxes work.
Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
Global vs. International: What’s The Difference?
International funds invest in non-U.S. markets, while global funds may invest in U.S. stocks alongside non-U.S. stocks.
How to Appeal Your Property Taxes
For homeowners who think their property taxes are too high, there are ways to appeal.
Personal Finance Tips for Military Families
Military families face unique challenges, making personal finance even more critical.
Social Security: The Elephant in the Room
Some people wonder if Social Security will remain financially sound enough to pay the benefits they are owed.
Keeping Summer Safe: Pool and Spa Safety Tips
Each year hundreds of children die or are injured in pool accidents. By taking seven steps, you can keep your pool safe.
Best Vacations: By Car, By Ship, By Foot, Once in a Lifetime
Four vacation destinations you might never have thought of.
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Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
This calculator helps determine your pre-tax and after-tax dividend yield on a particular stock.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
This calculator estimates how much life insurance you would need to meet your family's needs if you were to die prematurely.
Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
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5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
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Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now
Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now.
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
Estate Management 101
A will may be only one of the documents you need—and one factor to consider—when it comes to managing your estate