Understanding Today’s Financial Environment
Welcome. I’m Ken Jones CLU, ChFC, AIF, a financial professional at an independently managed firm in Beachwood, Ohio who can help understand today's financial environment. I understand that individuals face unique challenges as they prepare for retirement. I can help take the mystery out of preparing for today and tomorrow through the resources of Cetera Advisors. Whether your goal is saving for retirement, college or your estate strategy, our personalized service focuses on your financial needs, goals and objectives.
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Helpful Content
When Special Care Is Needed: The Special Needs Trust
A special needs trust helps care for a special needs child when you’re gone.
Estate Management Checklist
Is your estate in order? This short quiz may help you assess your overall strategy.
Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot
There are a few things to consider when buying or leasing your next vehicle.
A Look at Whole Life Insurance
Whole life insurance remains in force as long as you remain current with premiums. Here's how it works.
Understanding the Alternate Valuation Date
Executors can value the estate on the date of death, or on its six-month anniversary —the “Alternate Valuation Date."
Insuring Your Second Home
There are unique risks of owning a second home and obtaining the proper coverage may protect you from financial risk.
Choices for Your 401(k) at a Former Employer
Individuals have three basic choices with the 401(k) account they accrued at a previous employer.
Red Flags for Tax Auditors
Here are six flags that may make your tax return prime for an IRS audit.
Apps That Help Achieve Goals
If you find it hard to attain personal life goals, there’s an app for that!
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Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
This calculator helps determine your pre-tax and after-tax dividend yield on a particular stock.
Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
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Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
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Ready for Retirement?
Are you ready for retirement? Here are five words you should consider.
16 Wall Street Cliches in 60 Seconds
Pundits say a lot of things about the markets. Let's see if you can keep up.
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot
There are a few things to consider when buying or leasing your next vehicle.
Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.