Retirement is a Whole New Ballgame
Put an Expert Team on the Field
Retirement should be about realizing lifelong goals - not worrying about your financial statistics. You need an experienced professional who can help you build investment strategies for lasting financial independence - giving you the freedom to lead an active retirement lifestyle.
Tim Sharer can position your assets for long-term retirement income. As a fee-based asset manager, he leads a team of financial all-stars dedicated to helping you maintain an independent lifestyle in retirement.
Certified Financial Fiduciary
CFF is a professional designation for financial professionals, namely, those who have successfully completed a rigorous certification and training process established by NACFF and The American Financial Education Alliance (AFEA), and who agree to uphold the highest moral, ethical and fiduciary standards of service when providing advice to potential or existing clients.
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