"Now is no time to think of what you do not have,
think of what you can do with what there is."

  - Ernest Hemingway 

Welcome to our site.  Today, older Americans face financial challenges previous generations could not even imagine. As specialists in retirement and legacy planning, we understand that retirement is a time when you may be asked to make some of the most significant financial decisions of your life. These important decisions will determine how you and your family will live for years to come. We can help you understand your current financial position and assist you with the creation and maintenance of a financial plan designed just for you. The goal of this process is to help you maintain your lifestyle and enjoy financial security in retirement. 

We offer objective, experienced advice and access to a variety of services and products to help fulfill your objectives. As independent practitioners, we enjoy the freedom to choose the services and products that best suit the needs of each client. Our offices are not controlled by any other entity nor are we subject to any predetermined outcomes or quotas. Our professional allegiance is to our clients.

 We welcome you to browse our website to learn about our practice and our capabilities. We believe that this will help you understand why we enjoy the trust and confidence of our clients and how we might be of service to you.

 

Cash Flow Analysis

This Cash Flow Analysis form will help you weigh your income vs. your expenses.

Life Insurance

How much life insurance would you need to produce a sufficient income stream for your family?

Cost of Retirement

Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.

Required Minimum Distributions

Estimate the annual required distribution from your traditional IRA or former employer's retirement plan after you turn age 70.

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Patching the Alternative Minimum Tax

The future of the AMT is uncertain, yet it is important to consider the possible effects of the AMT on your tax situation.

Exchange-Traded Funds Can Be for Conservative Portfolios, Too

If you avoided ETFs because they were predominantly composed of stocks, the growing availability of bond ETFs might warrant a second look.

New Year: Check and (Re)balance

Even if people have become jaded about making new year's resolutions, it shouldn't stop them from doing what they need to do to accomplish their financial goals.

Inflation Goes to College

Over the past 10 years, tuition and fees have grown more than 4% faster than the rate of general inflation at public four-year colleges and more than 2% faster than inflation at private four-year colleges.

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