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My mission is to help individuals, families and businesses customize tax-efficient and cost-effective strategies to help them reach their unique financial objectives. This is accomplished through the use of investments, insurance and various other financial products and services.
Periodically, we review your goals and strategies to gauge our progress. When your financial or personal circumstances change, often your financial strategies need to be updated to reflect those changes.
Most of all, I want to help you make informed decisions about the issues that affect your financial well being, to help you achieve your objectives.
I hope you find this site informative and useful. Feel free to contact me if you would like more information about my services.
I look forward to hearing from you, and please remember that I always have time to assist you and the people you care about with your investments, insurance or retirement planning needs. I am totally committed to serving the financial needs of anyone you recommend to me.
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Newsletters
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Understanding the “No Tax on Tips” Deduction
In 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act established a temporary federal tax deduction to help reduce the tax liability of certain tipped workers.
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REITs Offer Income and Diversification
Most broad stock funds contain real estate investment trusts (REITs), but for a more strategic approach, investors can choose from a variety of REIT funds and individual REITs.
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HOT TOPIC: Pressure at the Pump: Will High Gas Prices Shake the U.S. 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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Net Worth
A balance sheet summarizes your assets and liabilities and reveals your net worth.
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Savings Goals
How much do you need to save each year to meet your long-term financial goals?
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Roth IRA Conversion
This calculator can help you determine whether you should consider converting to a Roth IRA.