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
Earnings for All Seasons
Earnings season can move markets. What is it and why is it important?
The Pros and Cons of a NUA Strategy
Learn the advantages of a Net Unrealized Appreciation strategy with this helpful article.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
This calculator helps determine your pre-tax and after-tax dividend yield on a particular stock.
A House Divided
By understanding a few key concepts during a divorce, you may be able to avoid common pitfalls.
Your Shifting Risk Tolerance
Time and market performance may subtly and slowly imbalance your portfolio.
Systematic Withdrawals in Retirement
Taking regular, periodic withdrawals during retirement can be quite problematic.
The Three Keys to a Great Password
Have fun and learn how to craft the perfect password with the help of this highly engaging infographic.
Exploring the Federal Student Grant Program
In this article, explore the benefits of the Federal Student Grant Program.
Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill
How long does a $20 bill last?
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Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
Contributing to an IRA?
Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.
What Is My Risk Tolerance?
This questionnaire will help determine your tolerance for investment risk.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
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.
Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
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Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
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Questions to Consider When Buying a Vacation Home
Doing your research is key before buying a vacation home.
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.
Keeping Up with the Joneses
Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?
Stay Safe with a B.O.P. At Your Back
Learn about the advantages of Business Owner Policies with this highly educational and fun animated video.
Retirement and Quality of Life
Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.