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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.

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Raising Healthy Children

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Starting a Roth IRA for a Teen

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Disability and Your Finances

In the event of an unforeseen accident or illness, disability insurance may be a good way to protect your income and savings.

Simple Strategies for Tax-Intelligent Cash Flow

Looking to minimize taxes? Learn how understanding cash flow can help you keep more of your money and work toward your goals.

The ABCs of Zero Coupon Bonds

Understanding some basic concepts may help you assess whether zero-coupon bonds have a place in your portfolio.

Glossary of Scam Terms

A helpful glossary of current scams.

What's My 2026 Tax Bracket?

Check out this handy reference of updated ranges from the IRS in case your designated bracket has changed.

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What's Your MPG?

Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.

Emergency Fund Calculator

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

College Savings

See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.

Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator

Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.

My Retirement Savings

See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.

Wedding Budget Calculator

Estimate total wedding costs and see how different choices affect your overall budget.

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The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing

It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.

From Boats to Brokers

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The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth

Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?

What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?

$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.

Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

The Business Cycle

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

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