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.
I have over 17 years of experience in financial services. I can help you address your needs of today and for many years to come. I look forward to working with you through all stages of your life and becoming a lifetime resource. Please call me at (216) 378-7558.
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The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Do you know these three personal finance sayings?
Test Your Estate Strategy Knowledge
Estate management can help ensure that your assets are transferred according to your wishes while managing tax issues.
How Financial Advisors Are Compensated
Read this overview to learn how financial advisors are compensated.
Social Security: Two Benefit Strategies Eliminated
Here are several important changes to Social Security that may impact how and when you can begin taking income benefits.
Trends in Charitable Giving
Some people may want a more advanced gifting strategy that can maximize their gift and generate potential tax benefits.
The Lowdown on Those Free Credit Scores
What’s the deal with your yearly free credit report?
Understanding Homeowner’s Insurance
Purchasing homeowners insurance is critical for protecting your home.
The Ivory Tower Changes Wall Street
Thanks to the work of three economists, we have a better understanding of what determines an asset’s price.
Succeeding at Business Succession
There are a number of reasons for business owners to consider a business succession plan sooner rather than later.
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Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
What Is My Current Net Worth?
Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.
What Is My Life Expectancy?
Estimate how many years you may need retirement assets or how long to provide income to a surviving spouse or children.
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Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
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Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations? Here are three tips.
Don't Buy The Hype
There are a lot of misconceptions about Social Security. Here’s the truth about three of them.
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.
The Other Sure Thing
Though we don’t like to think about it, all of us will make an exit sometime. Are you prepared?