Security and Peace of Mind now and in the future  OUR WEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES Our approach to your wealth care needs is both holistic and long-term.  We strive to provide the right solutions for your financial challenges and goals and are committed to offering you advice in each key area of financial services.  We organize our approach to wealth care arround 10 areas of wealth care planning called Method 10™. Method 10™ is a systematic process of discovery, analysis and application of wealth care planning tools designed to help you resolve the 10 crucial wealth care issues you are likely to face.  From investment planning and income protection to estate planning and debt management, we help you arrive at a comprehensive picture of your financial situation and devise a plan of action.    Personal Financial Planning  Click here for a brief video of our process Financial planning is the process of meeting your life goals through the proper management and structure of your finances.  We'll work with you as we examine your current financial status and lead you in developing a strategy designed to help you meet your goals no matter what your current situation or your future plans.    Investment Planning We'll review a wide variety of investment vehicles with you that may be included in your investment portfolio.  We'll take into consideration various economic factors, your level of comfort with investment risk, tax considerations, asset allocation techniques and methods of evaluating your portfolio's performance.  Choosing the right investment is essential for implementing your financial plan.   Insurance Planning Indentifying and managing the various types of financial risks you're exposed to is an integral part of developing financial security necessary in today's financial environment.  We'll review your existing insurance coverage to ensure you're adequately protected without overspending your insurance budget.  If modification to existing coverage is necessary, we'll work with you and your insurance professional to craft the right types and amounts of insurance to protect you and your family.   RetirementPlanning  There's never a wrong time to plan for your retirement.  We'll assist you in developing a solid retirement plan by identifying your major sources of retirement income.  We'll take a realistic look at your retirement costs and goals and work with you to close the gap between the retirement funds you have available and your future finacial goals.   Estate Planning Effective estate planning facilitates the orderly transfer of assets to your beneficiaries, provides security for your surviving spouse, and can reduce or eliminate the tax due on the transfer of your business and other assets. For business owners, providing for business continuity and succession of ownership is essential. We can guide you through the complex process of getting your financial affairs in order.   Tax Planning & Preparation Tax planning and preparation form a winning combination for our successful individual and business clients. Whether you are an individual or a multi-tiered partnership, we can develop tax strategies that take advantage of new tax laws and legislation.  Our tax preparation services are geared toward providing you with competitively priced, professionally prepared returns.   Consulting Services We gauge our worth by the personal and business successes of our clients. We can help your business identify areas negatively affecting profitability and growth and develop solutions that are practical and technically sound. In addition to acting as a sounding board for management, we provide comprehensive, flexible strategies that address the issues affecting your business. The following is just a few of the areas in which we provide consulting services: Buying/selling a business Education Planning Divorce Planning Estate, trust & gift planning Succession planning Executive compensation Employee Benefits Planning   Other Services Due to our diverse client base, we encounter a wide array of financial and tax issues. As a result, we have gained valuable experience over the years in numerous specialized areas. We feel our ability to provide such a variety of services reflects our versatility and competency, as well as our dedication to quality client service.    Back Securities offered through 1st Global Capital Corp.   Member FINRA, SIPC.   Investment Advisory Services offered through 1st Global Advisors, Inc.  We currently have individuals licensed to offer securities in Maryland.  This is not an offer to sell securities in any other state or jurisdiction. © 2010 All Rights Reserved