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We have created this site to help you gain a better understanding of wealth preservation, investing, saving for retirement, and estate planning. Equally important, we hope you see the value of having Mark Burkhardt, our portfolio manager with over 30 years of experience, help you realize all of your financial goals.
Here you will find a wealth of information in the form of newsletter articles, calculators, and research reports. We hope your visit will help you understand the opportunities and potential rewards that are available when you take a proactive approach to your personal financial situation.
Our firm is dedicated to developing lasting relationships with all our clients. We believe in helping you assess your financial goals and participate in the management of your finances. One of the benefits of working with us is our ability to provide clear, easily understood explanations of financial products and services. The personalized program that we can provide is a roadmap to working toward a more secure financial future.
Newsletters
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Catch Up for a More Comfortable Retirement
Only a third of U.S. workers age 50 and older feel they are on track to enjoy a comfortable retirement, but there are opportunities to build substantial savings late in a working career.
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Could an HSA Strengthen Your Retirement Strategy?
After age 65, retirees can use HSA funds for any purpose without incurring a penalty.
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Fine-Tuning with Sector Funds
The stocks in the S&P 500 are classified by 11 sectors, each of which responds differently to market conditions.
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Key Retirement and Tax Numbers for 2026
This article provides 2026 contribution limits for retirement plans and various tax deduction, exclusion, exemption, and threshold amounts.
Calculators
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Long-Term Care Self Insurance
Will you be able to afford nursing home care?
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Net Worth
A balance sheet summarizes your assets and liabilities and reveals your net worth.
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Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.