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Thinking of Social Security as Our Biggest Asset
You might have more money stashed away in the Social Security trust fund than anywhere else. In fact, what you put into Social Security very well might be your biggest asset and future source of retirement income.
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Socially Responsible Investing (SRI)
SRI integrates your personal values and societal concerns with your investment decisions.
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Morally Responsible Investing (MRI)
MRI focuses your investments on companies doing business in a way that emphasizes high moral character.
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Find a Financial Advisor Near You: The Complete Guide to Choosing the Right Financial Advisor
There are many misconceptions about financial advisors. For starters, advisors are often thought of as a salesperson, trying to sell you a product that makes them a commission. Or that advisors are unnecessary in a world of robo-advisors and online trading. In reality, there are a lot of im …
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Independent Planning Case Study
Providing an independent assessment of overall finances in a comprehensive way.
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Estate Planning Case Study
Story: The phrase “estate and legacy planning” often triggers images of the richest in the world passing their wealth while incurring the least amount of taxes possible. That is the picture that one of our clients had in mind when they asked us about estate and legacy planning.
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College Planning Case Study
Story: A couple who had two young elementary aged children and hadn’t saved anything for their college yet, came to us for help. They were worried about not having college savings for their children when the time came, and letting their children drown in student debt post-college. The coupl …
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Socially & Morally Responsible Investing Case Study
Story: A couple came to us who were concerned about their investment’s financial return, and about making a positive impact on society through their investment dollars. The couple was very intent on making their money not only work for them, but work for social betterment.
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Risk Management Case Study
Story: A new client asked why his annual life insurance cost continued to increase over the past few years. It was getting difficult for him to afford the cost, but he still wanted to keep his coverage.
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University Accounts Case Study
Story: A University of Michigan employee requested a complimentary initial consultation to evaluate her University of Michigan benefits and retirement 403(b), 401(a), and 457(b) plans.
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