Our Services

 

 

If we could first know where we are, and whither we are tending, we could then better judge what to do, and how to do it."

--Abraham Lincoln   

 

 

Creating a Map to Help You Reach Your Goals...

Simply put, our job entails developing a complete and impartial analysis of your total financial objectives, prioritizing these objectives, and designing, implementing and monitoring a plan to work toward your objective and goals.

Our services can be grouped into the categories below...with the components of each category listed.

 

Financial Assessment and Strategy

These are the specific areas we would examine in terms of your current situation and your "wish list":

Investment Planning
Cash Flow Management
Tax Planning
Education Planning
Protection Planning 
Retirement Planning
Estate Planning

 

Investments

Here we determine the right mix of investment asset classes that will help you work toward your goals. Some investment opportunities to examine may include:

Stocks and Bonds
Mutual Funds
Annuities
Fee-based Accounts
Money Markets
Certificates of Deposit
Real Estate Trusts
 

 

Retirement Plans

Helping you plan for a comfortable retirement is often perceived as the most critical role. We will help you determine the right combination of:

Employer Sponsored Plans
401(k) Plans 
Tax Sheltered Annuities
Traditional IRA 
Roth IRA
Annuities
Deferred Compensation

 

College Savings Plans

It's never too early to start saving to make sure the monies are available when your child reaches the college years. The Coverdell Educational IRA and the 529 College Savings Plans are easy, flexible and tax-advantaged ways to save for college. We can also help you take advantage of the various educational tax incentives including tax credits and deductions that may ease the financial burden of educational expenses.
 

 

Insurance

This category should really be called protection...for your family and for yourself. We recommend the best and most cost effective ways to ensure security through:

Life Insurance Options
Disability Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance

While we do not directly write property and casualty or health insurance for our clients, we review those policies in conjunction with the financial planning process to make sure the coverages are adequate for your situation.

 

Tax Services

By working with your entire financial situation we can help you make the most of your assets while potentially minimizing your tax obligations.

We strive to reduce your tax burden through strategies such as tax deferral and the use of legitimate deductions. However, we recommend avoiding investments that solely  provide  tax relief without generating any additional economic value.   Instead, we focus on investments and strategies that focus on maximizing after tax return.