We believe the foundations of a strong financial partnership are transparency, trust and performance.
The starting point for our investment strategy is a detailed planning process focused on getting your financial goals clear and outlining your total current financial position. From there, we are working together with you to plan and invest for sufficiency. That means having enough of the right financial assets available when you need them for however long you need them to meet your goals. Please look around our website, and if you have any questions or comments feel free to contact us.
Sincerely,
Fred O. Buckley
Sean M. Buckley
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Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
What Is a 1035 Exchange?
1035 exchanges provide a way to trade-in an annuity contract or life insurance policy without triggering a tax liability.
Will Power
Preparing for the eventual distribution of your assets may not sound enticing. But a will puts the power in your hands.
Healthy Body, Healthy Pocketbook
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help you reduce health-related expenses—and avoid time in the recovery room.
Inflation & Your Money
It's important to understand how inflation is reported and how it can affect investments.
What Is a Stretch IRA?
If you have a traditional IRA, you may have the opportunity to extend its tax-deferred status across multiple generations.
Trends in Charitable Giving
Some people may want a more advanced gifting strategy that can maximize their gift and generate potential tax benefits.
And the Executor Is
The right executor may help ensure the distribution of your assets is done with as little upheaval as possible.
Rebalancing Your Portfolio
Over time, different investments' performances can shift a portfolio’s intent and risk profile. Rebalancing may be critical.
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Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
This calculator helps determine your pre-tax and after-tax dividend yield on a particular stock.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
With a few simple inputs you can estimate how much of a mortgage you may be able to obtain.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
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Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
5 Smart Investing Principles
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Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
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The U.S. Credit Downgrade
This video may help put the Standard & Poor's downgrade of the U.S. government's credit rating in perspective.
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous
Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy?
Making Your Tax Bracket Work
Have you explored all of your choices when it comes to managing your taxable income?
The Other Sure Thing
Though we don’t like to think about it, all of us will make an exit sometime, and those we love may suffer if we are not prepared.