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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 Look at Whole Life Insurance
Whole life insurance remains in force as long as you remain current with premiums. Here's how it works.
Replacing Your Medicare Card
Learn how to replace your lost, stolen, or damaged Medicare card in this helpful article.
Test Your Estate Strategy Knowledge
Estate management can help ensure that your assets are transferred according to your wishes while managing tax issues.
How Often Should You Update Your Estate Strategy?
Review your legacy approach regularly, particularly following significant life events or legislative updates.
Bull & Bear Markets: A Timeline
This helpful infographic will define bull and bear markets, as well as give a historical overview.
Traditional vs. Roth IRA
One or the other? Perhaps both traditional and Roth IRAs can play a part in your retirement plans.
Should You Borrow from Your 401(k)?
Does it make sense to borrow from my 401(k) to pay off debt or to make a major purchase?
What's So Great About a Rollover?
Making a career move requires tough decisions, not the least of which is what to do with the funds in your retirement plan.
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.
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Comparing Mortgage Terms
Compare different mortgage term lengths side by side to find the option that fits your budget.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
Estimate Your RMD
Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
Compare Roth and traditional 401(k) options to see which may work better for your situation.
Historical Inflation
See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.
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The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
16 Wall Street Cliches in 60 Seconds
Pundits say a lot of things about the markets. Let's see if you can keep up.
Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro
Here are the top 5 things your team may want to hear.
Bull and Bear Go To Market
Learn about the difference between bulls and bears—markets, that is!
Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.