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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Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
Building Your Legacy
A four-step framework for building a personal legacy.
Your Emergency Fund: How Much Is Enough?
Having an emergency fund may help alleviate the stress and worry associated with a financial crisis.
When Does Your Personal Car Become a Commercial Vehicle?
At what point can you call a personal vehicle commercial?
Inflation & Your Money
It's important to understand how inflation is reported and how it can affect investments.
Will Power
Preparing for the eventual distribution of your assets may not sound enticing. But a will puts the power in your hands.
The Value of Insuring Against Life’s Risks
Building wealth requires protection from the forces of wealth destruction.
Strategies For Managing Student Loan Debt
Five strategies for managing your student debt.
What the New Tax Bill Means for You
What does the Tax Reform and Jobs Act mean for you?
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Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
What Is My Current Net Worth?
Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.
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5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
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.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
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It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times
All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
Ready for Retirement?
Are you ready for retirement? Here are five words you should consider.
Your DNA Test
If your family relies on your income, it’s critical to know what their needs would be in the event of your death.
To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.
The Other Sure Thing
Though we don’t like to think about it, all of us will make an exit sometime. Are you prepared?