We Are Independent Advisors
You can never underestimate the value of financial independence. The freedom and flexibility to make choices makes you feel empowered. As Independent Advisors, we have a wider variety of options and can guide you through decisions without having to cater to proprietary needs. Whether you are coming in to talk about Investments, Retirement Planning, 401k Rollovers, IRA Funding, Life Insurance, Estate Planning or Long Term Care, we can present various products to help guide you along the way. Contact us to learn how we can serve you best.
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Is Term Life Insurance for You?
Term insurance is the simplest form of life insurance. Here's how it works.
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.
Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?
Medicare Advantage 101
Overview of Medicare Advantage, what’s in them, special rules, and more.
Who Is Your Trusted Contact?
This investment account question is vital and answered as early as possible.
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.
What Is a 1035 Exchange?
1035 exchanges provide a way to trade-in an annuity contract or life insurance policy without triggering a tax liability.
Countering Counterfeit Currency
Combating counterfeiting remains core to preserving the integrity of the nation’s money.
Understanding Extended Care
Understanding the types of extended care services—and what those services could cost—may be critical.
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Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator
Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
Compare the true costs of buying versus leasing a vehicle to find the better fit for you.
The Power of Interest - How Long Will it take My Money to Do
Use the Rule of 72 to estimate how long it takes your money to double at a given rate.
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
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Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.
The Cycle of Investing
Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.