Building a Connection
Our financial picture is evidence of the life we choose to lead. The people we cherish, the places we explore and the objects we treasure are etched in the folds of our wallets. Our wealth is a meaningful force in the landscape of our lives. Our spending patterns become the powerful lens through which we examine our philosophies, our values, and our dreams.
We understand that your life is not simply an equation, but a careful patchwork of experiences. We know that analyzing your financial needs is about more than numbers. We see the unmatched value of genuine relationships. For us, it’s instinctual and there are no shortcuts. It is built over time with trust, sensitivity and reverence for the things and people you value most. It is the deep work of building a connection with our clients based on an authentic understanding of who they are and the legacy they want to leave.
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The Lowdown on Those Free Credit Scores
What’s the deal with your yearly free credit report?
Why You Need an Estate Strategy
Do you have an estate strategy? You should.
Caring for Aging Parents
As our nation ages, many Americans are turning their attention to caring for aging parents.
What Is a 1035 Exchange?
1035 exchanges provide a way to trade-in an annuity contract or life insurance policy without triggering a tax liability.
Social Security: The $64,000 Question
One of the most common questions people ask about Social Security is when they should start taking benefits.
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Have income that isn’t subject to tax withholding? Or insufficient withholdings? You may have to pay estimated taxes.
Test Your Life Insurance Knowledge
How much do you know about one of the most important tools you have to help protect your and your family’s financial future?
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Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
What Is My Current Net Worth?
Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
With a few simple inputs you can estimate how much of a mortgage you may be able to obtain.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
What Is My Risk Tolerance?
This questionnaire will help determine your tolerance for investment risk.
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An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
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Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot
There are a few things to consider when buying or leasing your next vehicle.
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?”
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.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall Street, the stock market has a long and storied history.
Keeping Up with the Joneses
Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?
Can Election Results Predict the Market?
How do the markets usually react to elections? Was the 2016 election any different?