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Fiduciary

We provide the highest level of care and accountability. Everything we do must be in your best interest.

Complete Transparency

No magic tricks or distractions. Everything we do is transparent. Forget "jargon". We use plain language to answer your questions.

Experienced

We have been serving client needs for over 30 years which means we probably have experience in situations like yours.

Local & Available

We are your neighbors who happen to offer financial expertise, not a big business. When you need someone, we are here for you.

Different People. Unique Needs

There is no magic formula that works for everyone. We have the knowledge, experience, and tools to help you plan and achieve your goals.

Retire Confident

Retirement is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but we have helped people retire comfortably and confidently for over 30 years. We can help you too.

Get Comfortable

We provide a safe and relaxed environment where you can be comfortable with your money.

You are not your neighbor

There is no magic formula that works for everyone. We have the knowledge, experience and tools to help you plan and achieve your goals.

It is a journey,
not a destination

No matter what your stage of life and career, we can help you. As you change and grow, we adjust so your plan continues to fit your needs.

Independence brings freedom

Our “product” is our guidance and advice, not specific investments. We are neutral and transparent when selecting the solutions necessary to implement your plan.

Putting it all together

All the parts of your life are connected. Getting to know you goes beyond your finances. We want to know your values, hopes, and dreams so your success is not purely financial. A life measured only in dollars can never be rich. 

It takes two to tango

We provide the know-how; you provide direction and guidance. 

Wealth is not determined by money

Wealth is determined by love, happiness, and relationships. The number of dollars in your account does not make you more or less than anyone else.

Simplicity

It is our job to explain your money in simple and straight-forward terms, not to impress you with jargon and investment “speak”. You can never ask too many questions. 

The media provides exposure, not advice

In this age of information overload, there are an over-whelming number of financial opinions. We help you focus on your specific financial goals by using our experience and knowledge as a filter to cut through the constant noise and chatter.

Investing, not trading

It is not flashy, but the long term outlook has stood the test of time. We seek to capitalize on this trend through patience and discipline rather than guessing when to zig and when to zag.

Blog Posts

Economic Update: August 2011

This morning I awoke to the news that a compromise has been reached in regards to the debt ceiling. I have been holding off posting my quarterly economic update since very little of it mattered with a potential default looming. With that axe no longer over our necks, it seems appropriate to see where the economy stands.

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Fork In The Road: The US Debt Ceiling Impasse

In the last several days the volume of calls have increased and the common question is "Should I go to cash?"

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Letter to Clients: 3rd Quarter 2011

Have you ever seen the headline "Don't panic. Everything will be okay"? I never have but strangely enough, despite many complicated global problems, everything usually turns out okay. The message of calm and peace just does not draw an audience as large as the message of doom and gloom so our news is seldom optimistic.

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Line in the Sand

Iowa is generally on the leading edge of regulatory issues. Last Friday the State Insurance Division issued two significant Commissioner's Bulletins. Both titled Licensing Requirements and Permitted Activities, bulletin 11-4 is the insurance version and bulletin 11-S-1 is the securities version. These documents detail both permissible and prohibited activities of "Insurance-Only Persons" and "Securities-Only Persons".

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