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I can provide answers to questions relating to retirement especially relating to; income distribution, tax efficiency, long-term care insurance, life insurance, estate planning, asset protection, variable and fixed annuities, alternative investments and prudent portfolio design.
Through the years Richard has built a reputation as one of Central Florida's expert on retirement income distribution by providing sound, unbiased wealth coaching. We believe that Financial Planning is the problem and Wealth Coaching is the solution. The Wealth Coaching process gives you Peace of Mind, so you can stop worrying about your future. It helps you find happiness as it guides you in the TRUTH of investing, by teaching you how to make wise choices as you journey through your life’s stages. It is all about your relationships and what you value, not your net worth.
Seminole Success Magazine “Retirement Planning” Seminole Success Magazine “Small Business Snapshot” The Orlando Sentinel – Ask the Expert Financial Section (Various) Greater Orlando Broker Agent Magazine “The New It” Senior Market Advisor “Random Reader, Random Questions”
B.S. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
CFP Certificate, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
Educating people about money and investing is my passion. I want help people seek to understand how money and investments works, and with this information allow them to seek true abundance in their lives.
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Beverly,thanks for your question. Its always difficult to answer questions that come about from a "they said", "he said", "she said" standpoint because the facts and as people understand the question is
I am sorry to hear about your situation but I am not certain if I can give you an answer. I need to get more information about your annuity as there are many different kinds. I think I know what you have
You must go to the bank and tell them what amount you would like to withdraw because I am sure they might just have you set up for your required minimum amount. But the bank should not care how much you
Ang, thanks for your question. I hope I am able to give you some good feedback. RMD's, for some reason, are the most confusing computation when it comes time to owning and IRA. Just remember that an
Donnie, thanks for your information. Depending on your marital status you and your spouse may be able to also contribute into a traditional IRA and take either full or partial deduction for your contribution
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