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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

How to Make Your Retirement Go Further as Costs Rise

How to Make Your Retirement Go Further as Costs Rise

Retirement expenses don’t always stay predictable. Learn what to do to maintain your lifestyle when stability wavers.

Catch-Up Contributions

Catch-Up Contributions

Workers 50+ may make contributions to their qualified retirement plans above the limits imposed on younger workers.

Intellectual Property and Your Estate

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.

 

Make Your Mark Through Sustainable Investing

Have you considered the impact of your investments? Learn how to contribute to positive change through sustainable investing.

Why You Should Invest in Your 401(k)

Did you know that your savings can compound over time?

When Should You Take Social Security

Monthly Social Security payments differ substantially depending on when you start receiving benefits.

Glossary of Scam Terms

A helpful glossary of current scams.

Have You Planned Your Succession Yet?

If you’re like most financial professionals, you’ve probably thought about succession planning, but have you built a plan?

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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Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You

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

Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?

Compare the true costs of buying versus leasing a vehicle to find the better fit for you.

Annuity Comparison

Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.

How Long Will Your Money Last?

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

How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?

See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.

Emergency Fund Calculator

Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.

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Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder

Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.

Surprises

Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.

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.

The Business Cycle

How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?

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.

It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times

All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.

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