Associate Vice President - Investments

Welcome to my Web site, where you'll find a wealth of information about my capabilities and how I can help you reach your financial goals. In addition, my site offers a wide variety of useful information, including calculators, articles, a portfolio tracker, and more.

I hope your visit will help you understand the opportunities and potential rewards that become available when you take a proactive approach to your personal financial situation.

I created this Web site to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind investing, retirement, estate planning, and wealth preservation. Most importantly, I hope you see the value of working with me to pursue your financial goals.

I’m here to help educate you about the basic concepts of investment planning, to help you learn more about who I am, and to give you fast, easy access to market performance and data.

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Calculators

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.

Roth IRA Conversion

This calculator can help you determine whether you should consider converting to a Roth IRA.

Taxable Equivalent Yield

Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.

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Newsletters

The Difference Between the Debt and the Deficit

The terms "debt" and "deficit" are often used interchangeably to describe the federal government's financial situation, yet they have significantly different meanings. This explanation of the budget deficit and the national debt may help readers understand the conversation.

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.

Understanding the Appeal of Share Buybacks

The amount of money devoted to corporate stock buybacks surged throughout 2010 and 2011 as large companies sought ways to spend their cash stockpiles and reward shareholders. This article looks at how corporate buybacks work, why they have become more common in the current economic climate, and what they typically mean for investors.

Protection from a Range of Liability Claims

It's projected that American companies will face $183 billion in tort costs in 2011, and $152 billion of that will land on the books of small businesses. Fortunately, there are several forms of business liability insurance that can help offset these unforeseen costs.

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