Welcome! What, exactly, is “financial planning?” There is no right or wrong answer. Each person has his or her own definition. But, I can tell you that I consider “financial planning” to be more than spreadsheets and time tables. As a financial planner, my goal is to help you make informed decisions about issues that affect your financial well-being so you can pursue financial freedom. I will work with you to help you determine what’s important to you in your life. Together, we’ll create a road map to take you where you want to be. You can count on me to be your guide and most trusted advisor. I am insurance licensed and securities registered to offer products and services in GA, VA, & WV. Please contact this office for further information.

College Funding

Use this calculator to estimate the cost of your child’s education, based on the variables you input.

Loan Payoff

How much will it cost to pay off a loan over its lifetime?

Long-Term Care Self Insurance

Will you be able to afford nursing home care?

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What Do Price/Earnings Ratios Really Have to Offer?

It's not hard to find the price/earnings ratios of publicly traded companies or even the market as a whole reported in the news. Unfortunately, it may be difficult to understand what the numbers mean without the ability to make meaningful comparisons.

Finding a Good Time to Invest

When a prominent stock market index closes above an important threshold, many investors who have been sitting on the sidelines may see it as good time to invest, but they may have missed a significant part of the rally. Waiting for the "right" moment to invest could prove to be a costly and ineffective strategy.

HOT TOPIC: Will Federal Reserve Tactics Help the Ailing U.S. Economy?

This article looks at policy tools that the Federal Reserve has used in the past and may use going forward in its attempts to spur economic growth. It also explains the possible implications of a long-term, low-interest-rate environment for investors, savers, and retirees.

Preparing to Turn the Corner

What happens to a multiple-owner business when one of them chooses to retire or must leave suddenly for some other reason? Death, disability, divorce, & bankruptcy are just a few of the events that can affect one owner and threaten the future of the business. This article discusses the reasons why it may make sense for a small business to have a buy-sell agreement in place.

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