Your Financial Future Depends on your Choices Today
Investments, taxes, insurance, estate planning: the list of financial concerns and considerations facing you today is seemingly endless. And there are no easy answers.
I am in the business of helping my clients address all their financial challenges. I do this by using a total wealth management approach. Each area is important individually, but managing them all collectively is one of the most important considerations in your overall financial success.
My approach can help you invest conservatively, identify potential ways to reduce your income taxes, uncover any financial risk exposure and potential insurance considerations to offset this risk, and to provide an estate plan to transfer your wealth to your children and grandchildren. Among my financial offerings are:
- Strategic Asset Management (SAM) — providing you with fee-based asset management through LPL Financial, a Registered Investment Adviser.
- Retirement Accumulation and Distribution Planning
- Estate & Wealth Preservation Planning
- Income and Estate Tax Planning
- College Planning — to give your kids a good head start
- Insurance Planning — to secure your family's future needs
If this method of pursuing your financial objectives sounds appealing, I invite you to spend some time exploring this site. I also welcome the opportunity to hear from you. If you have questions about your financial situation, please do not hesitate to call or email me.
Newsletters
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Midyear Checkup: Can You Contribute More to Your Retirement Plan?
With traditional pensions in decline, it’s up to the individual employee to build retirement savings in a work-based account.
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Surprise! It’s Retirement Time
Considering some important issues now could provide more options in the event of early retirement.
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HOT TOPIC: The Iran War, the Economy, and Your Portfolio
This article looks at the economic impact of the war with Iran, including rising oil and gas prices and the potential effects on inflation, investments, and the broader economy.
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HOT TOPIC: The Shutdown is Over: What Now?
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended on November 12, 2025. This article looks at the bill that ended the shutdown, issues that are unresolved, and estimates of the economic impact.
Calculators
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Life Expectancy
Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.
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Taxable Equivalent Yield
Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.
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Roth IRA Conversion
This calculator can help you determine whether you should consider converting to a Roth IRA.
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Estate Taxes
Use this calculator to estimate the federal estate taxes that could be due on your estate after you die.