
Understanding Today's Financial Environment
Welcome, we're a financial organization in Jefferson City, Missouri. We understand that individuals face unique challenges as they prepare for retirement. We can help take the mystery out of preparing for today and tomorrow. Whether your goal is preparing for retirement, college savings, or estate strategy, our personalized service focuses on your needs, wants, and financial goals and objectives.
Our professionals have years of experience in financial services. We can help you address your needs of today and for many years.
Frank Burkhead
Helpful Content
How Financial Professionals Are Compensated
Read this overview to learn how financial advisors are compensated.
The Big Pause
This handy interactive explains which essential government services are affected by a shutdown.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
Compare the true costs of buying versus leasing a vehicle to find the better fit for you.
White Elephant Inheritance
This article deals with how one might deal with a burdensome inheritance.
Inflation & Your Money
It's important to understand how inflation is reported and how it can affect investments.
Find That Lost Retirement Account
With over 24 million “forgotten” 401(k) accounts, you may be surprised to learn of your unclaimed “found” money.
Asset Allocation
Consider how your assets are allocated and if that allocation is consistent with your time frame and risk tolerance.
Protecting Your Home Against Flood Loss
Protect yourself against the damage that your homeowners policy doesn’t cover.
What to Look for in an Extended-Care Policy
Here’s a list of 8 questions to ask that may help you better understand the costs and benefits of extended-care insurance.
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How Compound Interest Works
Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
Rent vs Buy Calculator
Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.
Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
Historical Inflation
See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.
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What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
How Cash Apps Work
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.
Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?
Behavioral Finance
An amusing and whimsical look at behavioral finance best practices for investors.
