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- Analysis of income needs now and in the future with “holistic” recommendations (i.e. intended to address all aspects of the particular client’s financial circumstances).
- Continual development and implementation of financial plan to fund income needs and help maintain designated standard of living.
- Review of overall client financial picture including real estate, insurance, business, estate issues, budgets, and long-term care needs from a fiduciary perspective.
- Recommendations regarding distribution strategies for employer retirement plans & IRAs. Analysis of the beneficiaries of IRAs. Review the benefits and detriments of converting to a Roth IRA.
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- Reviewing your investments and designing a personalized portfolio!
- More than 130 years of combined experience continually monitoring your investments.
- Frequently schedule in person meetings to: review and evaluate your investments and update your financial objectives.
- Quarterly re-balancing of your portfolio to help reduce volatility.
- Independent Advice.
- Recommendations regarding allocations within your employer provided retirement plans such as 401(k)s.
- Aggregation of all your accounts to simplify and reduce paperwork.
- Sell strategy.
- Buy strategy.
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Our Comprehensive Approach Helps You Protect Your Family and Ensure Your Wishes Are Carried Out
- Analysis of existing estate plans including review of plan design.
- Recommendations for estate plan options, including ability to meet with unaffiliated attorney for free estate planning consultation.
- Assistance in establishing and transferring assets to various types of trust accounts.
- Helping trustees through challenges of establishing an independent trustee versus appointing family.
- Review of beneficiary designations from all sources and assistance with asset titling for probate.
- Providing guidance with the appropriate and necessary steps in the event of the death of a loved one.
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that is focused on promoting potential tax efficiency. - Our holistic approach to retirement planning includes a
review of your unique tax situation. - Our goal is to help you potentially reduce tax liability and
potentially maximize your eligibility to contribute to your
retirement plan.
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- Maintaining my lifestyle after retirementFor many, the questions of how to accurately determine the lifestyle you can afford and how you will generate the income to sustain that lifestyle is one of the topics that matters most. Let us guide you through the process. Learn More >
- Social Security decision-makingYou’ve worked all your life making social security contributions. Now it’s time to make decisions about how and when you access these benefits. Let us help you make the the choices that are in your best interests. Learn More >
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- Medicare and long-term care planningWe believe selecting Medicare and a long-term care policy are essential to a well constructed retirement plan. Let us consult with you on the options that best fit your unique situation. Learn More >
- Financial needs after losing a loved one or divorceLosing a loved one or going through a divorce are challenging situations many of us face. The financial ramifications stemming from these events can dramatically impact your future. Let us help you become prepared. Learn More >
- Income Tax Planning AssistancePaying income tax while you’re gainfully employed is one thing. It’s quite another when you’re retired. The fact is, income tax can be one of the largest expenses you face. Let us help you navigate this critical issue. Learn More >
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