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Financial Planning Services
- Complete Financial Review
- Asset Allocation Recommendations
- Fact Finding & Needs Analysis
- Ongoing Monitoring & Review
- Full-Service Menu Options
You Would Rather Be...
Are you a thrill seeker, or content to relax in the backyard? Use this flowchart to find out more about your risk tolerance.
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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.
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How to Invest in LGBTQ+ Friendly Companies
This article allows those who support LGBTQ+ interests to explore the possibilities of Socially Responsible Investing.
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Investment Services
- Full-Service Brokerage
- Mutual Funds
- Variable Life Insurance
- Variable Annuities
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
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All Muni Bonds Are Not Created Equal
Gaining a better understanding of municipal bonds makes more sense than ever.
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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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Retirement Funding
- 403(b)
- TSA
- 401(k)
- Social Security Analysis
- Lump Sum Distributions
- IRA
- Roth IRA
- Rollovers
- Retirement Income Strategies
5 Benefits of Working in Retirement
Here are 5 reasons why you may consider working through retirement.
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Systematic Withdrawals in Retirement
Taking regular, periodic withdrawals during retirement can be quite problematic.
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My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
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Business Planning Services
- Business Succession Strategies
- Buy/Sell Agreement Funding
- Deferred Compensation
- Key Person Insurance
- Non-qualified Discriminatory Retirement Plans
Insuring Your Business With a Buy/Sell Agreement
It may help your business be better prepared in the event of the death of a principal or key employee.
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Protecting Your Business from the Loss of a Key Person
Business owners may be able to protect themselves from the financial consequences of losing a key employee.
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Social Media: #NewestBusinessLiabilityRisk
Social media may be a modern imperative for businesses looking to grow and build their brand, but it also introduces risk.
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Employee Benefit Services
- Business Succession Strategies
- Buy/Sell Agreement Funding
- Deferred Compensation
- Key Person Insurance
- Non-qualified Discriminatory Retirement Plans
Keeping Good Records is Good Business
Maintaining good records for your business not only helps to meet your tax and legal obligations, but it can save you money.
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Insuring Your Business Against Cyber Liability
90% of small businesses in the U.S. don't protect their data from cyber attacks. Is your business at risk?
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Intellectual Property and Your Estate
Do you have intellectual property? Consider how you might include your IP into your estate strategy in this detailed article.
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Life Insurance Services
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Care Insurance
- Term Insurance
- Linked Benefits
- Impaired Risk Underwriting
Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?
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A Primer on Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts
Irrevocable life insurance trusts can be important tools that may accomplish a number of estate objectives.
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The Other Sure Thing
A new LIMRA study shows that 40% of Americans believe the death of a primary wage earner would cause financial challenges.
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Education Funding
- College Savings / 529 Plans
- UGMA / UTMA accounts
A Cheat Sheet for Sending Your Kid to College
Dropping off your child is loaded with emotions; here are a few tips for a smoother experience.
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The Half Million Dollar Baby
The true cost of raising a child may be far more than you expect.
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Eight Mistakes That Can Upend Your Retirement
There are common mistakes you can avoid when saving for retirement.
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Estate Preservation
- Estate Analysis
- Strategies to Reduce Taxes
- Gifting Strategies
- Charitable Giving Strategies
- Estate Analysis
A Living Trust Primer
Living trusts are popular, but their appropriateness will depend upon your individual needs and objectives.
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3 Estate Challenges for Blended Families
This article will help your clients with blended families think and prepare their estate strategy.
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Trends in Charitable Giving
Some people may want a more advanced gifting strategy that can maximize their gift and generate potential tax benefits.
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Partner Carriers
American International Group, Inc©
American Funds®
American National Insurance Company©
Fidelity Advisors®
Franklin Templeton Investments®
Invesco Oppenheimer Funds©
Jackson National Life Insurance Company©
John Hancock Investments®
Lincoln Financial Group©
North American©
Prudential Financial, INC©
Putnam Investments®
Reliance Standard©
Securian©
TransAmerica©