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 partners with clients to build retirement income strategies tailored to their long-term goals. As a fee-based investment adviser representative, he and his team of experienced financial professionals are committed to helping clients work toward a financially independent 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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A four-step framework for building a personal legacy.
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An overview of some fundamental steps when a loved one passes.
Find That Lost Retirement Account
With over 24 million “forgotten” 401(k) accounts, you may be surprised to learn of your unclaimed “found” money.
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Monthly Budget
Track your monthly income and expenses to get a clearer view of your cash flow.
Credit Card Payoff
Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.
Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator
Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.
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See what it takes in monthly contributions and time to reach a million-dollar savings goal.
Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You
See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.
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Here are the top 5 things your team may want to hear.
To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.
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Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
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This short video helps explain why markets can be as unpredictable as the weather.
Safeguard Your Digital Estate
If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?
