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.
Helpful Content
A Living Trust Primer
Living trusts are popular, but their appropriateness will depend upon your individual needs and objectives.
Insurance Needs Assessment: Married With Children
When you’re married and have children, insurance needs will be different.
How Insurance Deductibles Work
Knowing how insurance deductibles work can help you save money.
Pullbacks, Corrections, and Bear Markets
When the market experiences volatility, it may be a good time to review these common terms.
Retiree Health Care Coverage Overseas
Retirees traveling abroad need to know that their health insurance travels with them.
Understanding the Basics of Medigap Policies
Important as it is, Medicare does not cover the full range of health-care expenses you may experience in your golden years.
Fallen Tree Damage—Who Pays?
Your liability for damages that occur when a tree on your property falls on your neighbor’s property is not clear cut.
Glossary of Scam Terms
A helpful glossary of current scams.
Medicare vs. Medicaid
The terms Medicare and Medicaid sound similar but are two very different things. Learn the differences in this informative article.
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Comparing Mortgage Terms
Compare different mortgage term lengths side by side to find the option that fits your budget.
How Compound Interest Works
Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
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.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
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Forecast
This short video helps explain why markets can be as unpredictable as the weather.
Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
The Rule of 72
Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.
Coaches
Coaches have helped you your whole life, in ways big and small. We'd like to be one of them.
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.
