Questions We Help to Answer
No two financial pictures look the same, but the questions often start in similar places. Here are some of the ones we help clients work through.
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Can I afford to retire early? How many more years do I need to work?
How should I take distributions from my pension and other retirement plans?
Is my 401(k) or other retirement plan financially sound?
When is the best time for me to begin taking Social Security?
What are the chances that I will run out of money during retirement?
Should I roll my money over to an IRA or convert to a Roth IRA?
How will it affect my financial plan if I work in retirement? How does working affect my Social Security?
How should I change my investments when I enter retirement?
What will happen if I retire during or shortly before a market crash?
How will my retirement income keep up with inflation?
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Will my investments be able to withstand a market crash?
How often should I rebalance my portfolio?
How much am I really paying in fees for my investments?
Should I be investing my retirement accounts and taxable accounts differently?
Do I have the right mix of investments given my goals and risk tolerance?
How will the return on my investments be taxed?
Should I invest in “safe” holdings like gold and silver?
How much investment return can I expect in the future?
How will you take into account my assets you aren’t directly managing?
Are their alternative investments that might be right for me?
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Do I need life insurance, and if so, how much?
Does long-term care insurance make sense for me?
What is not covered by my homeowner insurance policy?
Should I lower the deductible on my auto policy?
When should I purchase a personal umbrella policy?
Should I buy a whole-life policy or a term-life policy?
Do I need life insurance policies for my children?
How much will I really be paying for my insurance policies?
How do I set up a health savings account?
If I quit my job, what health insurance options are available to me?
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Am I eligible for a Roth conversion? Is it recommended?
Should I increase my retirement plan contributions?
Do I qualify for the Qualified Business Income (“QBI”) deduction?
Is this still the right business structure for me?
Should I set up a 529 account to fund my children’s education or are there better alternatives?
If tax rates rise in the future, what will the impact be on my financial goals?
Which investments should be sold to take advantage of tax loss harvesting?
Should I invest in municipal bonds?
How can I maximize my deduction from my charitable giving?
Is money received from the sale of inherited property considered taxable income?
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What can I do to ensure my children and loved ones are taken care of financially?
Should I have beneficiary designation defined for my retirement accounts and life insurance policies?
What makes up my taxable estate and how is my estate taxed?
What is a living trust, and do I need one?
My child has special needs and will need specialized care for life. How can I ensure that my child is protected and can live a fulfilling life?
Should I appoint a healthcare proxy in case I can’t make medical decisions for myself?
Who do I want to entrust my kids with when I’m gone or when something goes wrong?
Should I include charitable beneficiaries in my estate plan?
Which type of assets would be most beneficial tax-wise to donate to charity?
Should I establish a charitable giving vehicle such as a private foundation or donor-advised fund?
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Do we need to set up a special needs trust for our child?
Will leaving money directly to our child affect their government benefits?
What's the difference between a first-party and third-party special needs trust?
Who should we name as trustee if we're no longer able to serve?
How much money will our child actually need over their lifetime?
Should we buy life insurance to help fund our child's future care?
What happens to our child's care and finances if something happens to us unexpectedly?
Do we need to pursue legal guardianship once our child turns 18?
How do we make sure our other children aren't unfairly burdened with caregiving responsibilities?
What is a letter of intent, and do we need one?