Experience Matters
Providing experienced, knowledgeable financial planning and asset management for individuals, families and businesses since 1999.
We understand that your individual financial situation is unique and deserves an equally unique approach designed to help put you on track to pursuing your financial goals.
We believe that the core elements of financial planning are investment planning, retirement planning, tax planning, estate planning, and insurance/risk management planning which should all be considered together in a comprehensive financial plan. To better serve our clients, we maintain certifications/designations/licenses specializing in the core elements of financial planning: CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional, Certified Public Accountant, and Attorney.
Because we are independent, we have no obligation to sell proprietary products or services, so we can freely recommend only those products and services that are best suited for your financial goals and objectives. This is the objectivity afforded by working with an independent financial planner. We offer you timely, unbiased advice and promise to do so with the highest level of integrity and service.
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Tax Deductions You Won't Believe
Here are some examples of deductions from the IRS that were permitted and some that were, uh, too creative.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
IRA Withdrawals that Escape the 10% Tax Penalty
The list of IRA withdrawals that may be taken without incurring a 10% early penalty has grown.
9 Facts About Social Security
There are things about Social Security that might surprise you.
The Business Cycle
Understanding the economy's cycles can help put current business conditions in better perspective.
How to Read Your Credit Report
Solve a mystery while learning how important your credit report is with this story-driven interactive.
When Should You Take Social Security
Monthly Social Security payments differ substantially depending on when you start receiving benefits.
A Meal for All Generations
When it comes to generational differences, knowing the facts can be difficult.
Types of Stock Market Analysis
Most stock market analysis falls into three broad groups: Fundamental, technical, and sentimental. Here’s a look at each.
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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.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.
What Is My Current Net Worth?
Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
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Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
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An Arm and a Leg
A visit to the hospital can be painful, for both your body and your wallet. Don’t let it be more painful than it has to be.
Behavioral Finance
An amusing and whimsical look at behavioral finance best practices for investors.
Retirement Plan Detectives
A couple become Retirement Plan Detectives, searching records from old employers.
Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations?
Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now
Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now.
Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.