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I provide personalized tax, financial and investment management services to individuals and businesses.

I offer retirement planning, education planning, risk management and so much more. I offer my clients a multi-faceted approach to address their growing financial needs.

Your Financial Future

Today’s economic environment presents many challenges. But along with these challenges comes opportunities and potential rewards for those who can identify long-term trends.

Whether you’re facing retirement—or looking to better understand certain investment ideas—we can help you address your most pressing money questions.

Our first priority is your overall financial success. We want to learn more about your personal situation, identify your dreams and goals, and understand your tolerance for risk. Long-term relationships that encourage open and honest communication have been the cornerstone of my foundation of success.

Our site is filled with educational videos, articles, presentations, and calculators designed to help you learn more about the world of personal finance. As you search my website, send me a note regarding any questions you may have about any particular investment concepts or products. We'll get back to you quickly with a thoughtful answer.

Helpful Content

A Brief Guide To Condo Insurance

A Brief Guide To Condo Insurance

Important items to consider when purchasing condo insurance.

How Long Will Your Money Last?

How Long Will Your Money Last?

See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.

Impact Investing or Philanthropy

Impact Investing or Philanthropy

This fun piece can help your clients explore the benefits of impact investing versus founding a philanthropy.

 

How Insurance Supports Your Financial Goals

Discover how insurance can protect your income, family, and future while supporting long-term strategic financial planning.

How Big is Money?

Learn a little about worldwide currency in this fun infographic

Important Birthdays Over 50

Here's a look at several birthdays and “half-birthdays” that have implications regarding your retirement income.

The History of Currency

Currency has been around for a long time. Here's a quick history lesson.

Monthly Memberships

A look as how autopay subscriptions can be a drain on your finances, especially when forgotten.

Consider Keeping Your Life Insurance When You Retire

Reasons to retain your coverage into your retirement years.

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Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You

See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.

What Rate Would I Need to Earn on My Savings?

Work backwards from your savings goal to find the rate of return you'd need to get there.

Historical Inflation

See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.

Student Loan Refinance Calculator

Compare your current student loan terms to a potential refinance to see if it makes sense.

Social Security Tax Estimator

Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.

How Much Home Can I Afford?

Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.

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Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.

Rightsizing for Retirement

What does your home really cost?

Forecast

This short video helps explain why markets can be as unpredictable as the weather.

Behavioral Finance

An amusing and whimsical look at behavioral finance best practices for investors.

Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job

This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.

The Richest Man in Babylon

In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.

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