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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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Eight Great Investing Quotes
This article offers eight quotes from successful investors, economists, and other insightful thinkers that may help provide perspective and focus for an investing strategy.
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A Mortgage Recast Is an Alternative to Refinancing
When a mortgage is recast, the borrower puts money toward the principal balance of a home loan, reducing the monthly payment.
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Birthday Benefits Quiz
This quiz allows readers to test their knowledge of the ages related to key federal benefits and tax responsibilities.
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Equity REITs: Is There Room for Real Estate in Your Portfolio?
This article discusses some unique characteristics of REITs, including how they can offer a consistent income stream and why changing interest rates can affect REIT performance.
Calculators
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College Funding
Use this calculator to estimate the cost of your child’s education, based on the variables you input.
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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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Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.