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Whether you’re facing retirement, starting a family, experiencing a wealth creation event, or simply want a second opinion we can help you address your most pressing financial questions.  The questions that keep you up at night.

Our first priority is your overall financial success. We want to learn more about your personal situation, identify your dreams and goals, and understand your tolerance for risk. Long-term relationships that encourage open and honest communication have been the cornerstone of our foundation of success.


Our website is filled with educational videos, articles, presentations, and calculators designed to help you learn more about the world of personal finance. As you search our website, send us a note regarding any questions you may have about any particular investment concepts or strategies. We’ll get back to you quickly with a thoughtful answer.  Investment and financial planning services are offered by Dan Bedard through his affiliation with LPL Financial.

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Perception vs. Reality

Perception vs. Reality

Learn how to coordinate your retirement accounts like an orchestra to help maximize your retirement strategy.

The Anatomy of an Index

The Anatomy of an Index

The S&P 500 represents a large portion of the value of the U.S. equity market, it may be worth understanding.

 

Please Leave Home Without It

Concerns over identity theft continue to grow, especially with data breaches at major companies and financial institutions.

Preparing for the Expected

You can plan ahead to protect yourself and your family against the financial consequences of deteriorating health.

A Home Insurance Claim: To File Or Not To File

Learn when it may not make sense to file a claim on your home insurance.

How Financial Professionals Are Compensated

Read this overview to learn how financial advisors are compensated.

Variable Universal Life Insurance

Variable Universal Life is permanent insurance in which the policyholder directs how premiums are invested.

Financial Aid for Students 101

Help your college-bound child explore scholarships, grants, and more with this article on paying for higher education.

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Assess Your Life Insurance Needs

Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.

Simple 401k

See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.

How Long Will Your Money Last?

See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.

What Is My Net Worth?

Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.

My Retirement Savings

See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.

How Much Home Can I Afford?

Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.

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Bull and Bear Go To Market

Learn about the difference between bulls and bears—markets, that is!

18 Years Worth of Days

The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?

Acres of Diamonds

In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.

The Wild West of Data Theft

Learn about cyber liability insurance in this entertaining video.

Once Upon a Goal

Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.

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