Mission Statement
DESIGN
- We listen to identify your dreams and goals
- We gather, organize and analyze your financial information
- We make recommendations based upon your needs
GROW
- We agree upon clear objectives and risk expectations
- We monitor your investments and track the progress
- We refine and revise along the way
PROTECT
- We offer investment strategies with downside protection for unpredictable markets
- We offer insurance solutions which are an important foundation to all financial plans
- We assist you with creating a legacy for future generations
- We help protect your family from life’s unexpected challenges
Helpful Content
A Taxing Story: Capital Gains and Losses
Understanding how capital gains are taxed may help you refine your investment strategies.
Disability and Your Finances
In the event of an unforeseen accident or illness, disability insurance may be a good way to protect your income and savings.
Problems with Probate
Probate can be a completely public process, or it can be managed to include as little information as possible.
The Cost of Procrastination
Don't let procrastination keep you from pursuing your financial dreams and goals.
Succeeding at Business Succession
There are a number of reasons for business owners to consider a business succession plan sooner rather than later.
Problems with Probate
Probate can be a completely public process, or it can be managed to include as little information as possible.
The Anatomy of an Index
The S&P 500 represents a large portion of the value of the U.S. equity market, it may be worth understanding.
The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee
Few contemplate the complex journey that brought their coffee from farm to kitchen table.
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.
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Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
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.
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.
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5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
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.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
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Ready for Retirement?
Are you ready for retirement? Here are five words you should consider.
Events on Wall Street
Can successful investors predict changes in the markets? Some can but others miss the market’s signals.
What Our Kids Can Teach us About Saving Money
Would you guess that Millennials are effectively saving for retirement? Well, they are.
Should You Ever Retire?
A growing number of Americans are pushing back the age at which they plan to retire. Or deciding not to retire at all.
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?”
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