What do you think of when you think of financial planning?  

If you are like most people, you think of numbers, you think of piles of paper, you think of headaches.
 

But financial planning is as much a part of life as making your bed, preparing a meal, or planning a great night out for yourself.  It is one of the most important things you can do to take care of your future - and it doesn't have to be tedious.  It can be filled with learning, empowerment, even fun!


My passion is guiding individuals and businesses through their changing options and evolving situations, toward an informed, strategic, and healthy financial path.  I consider it a privilege to help people learn that financial planning can be one of the best, most rewarding things they've ever done for themselves.

Planning your financial future is a personal and important decision.  For that reason initial consultations are provided free of charge to make sure it's a good fit.  
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Risk Tolerance

This calculator is designed to help you clarify your comfort level with investment risk.

College Funding

Use this calculator to estimate the cost of your child’s education, based on the variables you input.

Cost of Retirement

Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.

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Newsletters

The Dynamics That Can Drive Inflation

High unemployment and slow wage growth seem to have kept consumer spending and core inflation from growing very rapidly in the first half of 2011. This article reminds investors to keep the potential risk of inflation in mind, because even modest price increases compounded over time can erode the purchasing power of the assets in their portfolios.

For Better, For Worse: Communicating About Retirement

A recent study indicates that couples are not communicating clearly about retirement goals and strategies, even as they approach retirement age. This article offers suggestions to open a dialogue and encourages couples to discuss their retirement needs and desires with each other and with their financial advisor.

Variable Annuities and Your Retirement Strategy

An insurance product may appeal to pre-retirees who want to invest more of their current incomes for retirement and defer taxes on market gains. A variable annuity enables investors to pursue investment gains with the option to purchase guarantees (for an additional cost) to help protect against the downside risks of investing in the markets.

Why You Want to Know How Much Your Business is Worth

An up-to-date valuation may seem like an unnecessary expense for a small business, but it could prove to be invaluable to achieving long-term goals. Knowing the current value of a business can affect how an owner might approach everything from retirement to estate conservation to a succession strategy.

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