While researching for her book, Cindy Couyoumjian, a Certified Financial Planner with over 3 decades in the financial industry, came to an alarming realization about our society… most Americans have become financially illiterate. Now, her mission is to awaken individual investors and empower you with facts and knowledge to help you make better financial decisions. Check the background of this investment professional on FINRA’s BrokerCheck. Registered Representative offering securities and advisory services through Independent Financial Group LLC (IFG), a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser. Member FINRA/SIPC. Cinergy Financial and IFG are unaffiliated entities. Content provided for information & education only. It is not meant to be a recommendation to buy or to sell securities nor an offer to buy or sell securities. No investment process is free of risk; no strategy or risk management technique can guarantee returns or eliminate risk in any market environment. There is no guarantee that our investment strategies will be profitable. Licensed to sell securities in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, LA, ME, MD, MI, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY. NC, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, & WA. Information provided is from sources believed to be reliable however, we cannot guarantee or represent that it is accurate or complete. Because situations vary, any information provided on this site is not intended to indicate suitability for any particular investor. Hyperlinks are provided as a courtesy and should not be deemed as an endorsement. When you link to a third party website you are leaving our site and assume total responsibility for your use or activity on the third party sites.
Ep 031: How It’s Possible To “Go Broke, Safely”
Check the background of this investment professional on FINRA’s BrokerCheck. Registered Representative offering securities and advisory services through Independent Financial Group LLC (IFG), a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser. Member FINRA/SIPC. Cinergy Financial and IFG are unaffiliated entities. Content provided for information & education only. It is not meant to be a recommendation to buy or to sell securities nor an offer to buy or sell securities. No investment process is free of risk; no strategy or risk management technique can guarantee returns or eliminate risk in any market environment. There is no guarantee that our investment strategies will be profitable. Licensed to sell securities in the following states: AZ, CA, DC, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, LA, MD, MI, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY. NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, & WA. Information provided is from sources believed to be reliable however, we cannot guarantee or represent that it is accurate or complete. Because situations vary, any information provided on this site is not intended to indicate suitability for any particular investor. Hyperlinks are provided as a courtesy and should not be deemed as an endorsement. When you link to a third-party website you are leaving our site and assume total responsibility for your use or activity on the third-party sites.
1/27/2021 • 9 minutes, 57 seconds
Ep 030: The Average Worker Has High Retirement Expectations, Perhaps TOO High
Check the background of this investment professional on FINRA’s BrokerCheck. Registered Representative offering securities and advisory services through Independent Financial Group LLC (IFG), a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser. Member FINRA/SIPC. Cinergy Financial and IFG are unaffiliated entities. Content provided for information & education only. It is not meant to be a recommendation to buy or to sell securities nor an offer to buy or sell securities. No investment process is free of risk; no strategy or risk management technique can guarantee returns or eliminate risk in any market environment. There is no guarantee that our investment strategies will be profitable. Licensed to sell securities in the following states: AZ, CA, DC, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, LA, MD, MI, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY. NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, & WA. Information provided is from sources believed to be reliable however, we cannot guarantee or represent that it is accurate or complete. Because situations vary, any information provided on this site is not intended to indicate suitability for any particular investor. Hyperlinks are provided as a courtesy and should not be deemed as an endorsement. When you link to a third-party website you are leaving our site and assume total responsibility for your use or activity on the third-party sites.
1/20/2021 • 8 minutes, 39 seconds
Ep 029: Worried The Pandemic Will Delay Your Retirement? Take Steps To Reengage With Savings Plan
Check the background of this investment professional on FINRA’s BrokerCheck. Registered Representative offering securities and advisory services through Independent Financial Group LLC (IFG), a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser. Member FINRA/SIPC. Cinergy Financial and IFG are unaffiliated entities. Content provided for information & education only. It is not meant to be a recommendation to buy or to sell securities nor an offer to buy or sell securities. No investment process is free of risk; no strategy or risk management technique can guarantee returns or eliminate risk in any market environment. There is no guarantee that our investment strategies will be profitable. Licensed to sell securities in the following states: AZ, CA, DC, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, LA, MD, MI, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY. NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, & WA. Information provided is from sources believed to be reliable however, we cannot guarantee or represent that it is accurate or complete. Because situations vary, any information provided on this site is not intended to indicate suitability for any particular investor. Hyperlinks are provided as a courtesy and should not be deemed as an endorsement. When you link to a third-party website you are leaving our site and assume total responsibility for your use or activity on the third-party sites.
1/13/2021 • 10 minutes, 25 seconds
Ep 028: When Can You Finally Retire? You Need To Consider These Three Basic Factors
Check the background of this investment professional on FINRA’s BrokerCheck. Registered Representative offering securities and advisory services through Independent Financial Group LLC (IFG), a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser. Member FINRA/SIPC. Cinergy Financial and IFG are unaffiliated entities. Content provided for information & education only. It is not meant to be a recommendation to buy or to sell securities nor an offer to buy or sell securities. No investment process is free of risk; no strategy or risk management technique can guarantee returns or eliminate risk in any market environment. There is no guarantee that our investment strategies will be profitable. Licensed to sell securities in the following states: AZ, CA, DC, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, LA, MD, MI, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY. NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, & WA. Information provided is from sources believed to be reliable however, we cannot guarantee or represent that it is accurate or complete. Because situations vary, any information provided on this site is not intended to indicate suitability for any particular investor. Hyperlinks are provided as a courtesy and should not be deemed as an endorsement. When you link to a third-party website you are leaving our site and assume total responsibility for your use or activity on the third-party sites.
12/23/2020 • 9 minutes, 27 seconds
Ep 027: End Of Year Tax Strategies - With The Undecided Senate, Should You Wait Or Are There Opportunities To Consider Before The Year’s End?
Check the background of this investment professional on FINRA’s BrokerCheck. Registered Representative offering securities and advisory services through Independent Financial Group LLC (IFG), a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser. Member FINRA/SIPC. Cinergy Financial and IFG are unaffiliated entities. Content provided for information & education only. It is not meant to be a recommendation to buy or to sell securities nor an offer to buy or sell securities. No investment process is free of risk; no strategy or risk management technique can guarantee returns or eliminate risk in any market environment. There is no guarantee that our investment strategies will be profitable. Licensed to sell securities in the following states: AZ, CA, DC, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, LA, MD, MI, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY. NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, & WA. Information provided is from sources believed to be reliable however, we cannot guarantee or represent that it is accurate or complete. Because situations vary, any information provided on this site is not intended to indicate suitability for any particular investor. Hyperlinks are provided as a courtesy and should not be deemed as an endorsement. When you link to a third-party website you are leaving our site and assume total responsibility for your use or activity on the third-party sites.
12/16/2020 • 9 minutes, 8 seconds
Ep 026: What Retirement Risk Worries You Most?...You Might Be Focusing On The Wrong Thing
Check the background of this investment professional on FINRA’s BrokerCheck. Registered Representative offering securities and advisory services through Independent Financial Group LLC (IFG), a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser. Member FINRA/SIPC. Cinergy Financial and IFG are unaffiliated entities. Content provided for information & education only. It is not meant to be a recommendation to buy or to sell securities nor an offer to buy or sell securities. No investment process is free of risk; no strategy or risk management technique can guarantee returns or eliminate risk in any market environment. There is no guarantee that our investment strategies will be profitable. Licensed to sell securities in the following states: AZ, CA, DC, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, LA, MD, MI, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY. NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, & WA. Information provided is from sources believed to be reliable however, we cannot guarantee or represent that it is accurate or complete. Because situations vary, any information provided on this site is not intended to indicate suitability for any particular investor. Hyperlinks are provided as a courtesy and should not be deemed as an endorsement. When you link to a third-party website you are leaving our site and assume total responsibility for your use or activity on the third-party sites.
12/9/2020 • 10 minutes, 37 seconds
Ep 025: The Wealth Attrition Rate Affects 90% Of Family Fortunes…What Can You Do To Help Protect Your Family Through Proper Estate And Long Term Care Planning
Check the background of this investment professional on FINRA’s BrokerCheck. Registered Representative offering securities and advisory services through Independent Financial Group LLC (IFG), a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser. Member FINRA/SIPC. Cinergy Financial and IFG are unaffiliated entities. Content provided for information & education only. It is not meant to be a recommendation to buy or to sell securities nor an offer to buy or sell securities. No investment process is free of risk; no strategy or risk management technique can guarantee returns or eliminate risk in any market environment. There is no guarantee that our investment strategies will be profitable. Licensed to sell securities in the following states: AZ, CA, DC, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, LA, MD, MI, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY. NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, & WA. Information provided is from sources believed to be reliable however, we cannot guarantee or represent that it is accurate or complete. Because situations vary, any information provided on this site is not intended to indicate suitability for any particular investor. Hyperlinks are provided as a courtesy and should not be deemed as an endorsement. When you link to a third-party website you are leaving our site and assume total responsibility for your use or activity on the third-party sites.
11/25/2020 • 18 minutes, 53 seconds
Ep 024: Should Election Results Affect How We Invest? And, What NOT To Do When Preparing For Retirement
Check the background of this investment professional on FINRA’s BrokerCheck. Registered Representative offering securities and advisory services through Independent Financial Group LLC (IFG), a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser. Member FINRA/SIPC. Cinergy Financial and IFG are unaffiliated entities. Content provided for information & education only. It is not meant to be a recommendation to buy or to sell securities nor an offer to buy or sell securities. No investment process is free of risk; no strategy or risk management technique can guarantee returns or eliminate risk in any market environment. There is no guarantee that our investment strategies will be profitable. Licensed to sell securities in the following states: AZ, CA, DC, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, LA, MD, MI, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY. NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, & WA. Information provided is from sources believed to be reliable however, we cannot guarantee or represent that it is accurate or complete. Because situations vary, any information provided on this site is not intended to indicate suitability for any particular investor. Hyperlinks are provided as a courtesy and should not be deemed as an endorsement. When you link to a third-party website you are leaving our site and assume total responsibility for your use or activity on the third-party sites.
11/18/2020 • 16 minutes, 36 seconds
Ep 023: What Can Happen To Your Retirement Money In JUST 2 Decades, And Ways To Better Protect It
Check the background of this investment professional on FINRA’s BrokerCheck. Registered Representative offering securities and advisory services through Independent Financial Group LLC (IFG), a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser. Member FINRA/SIPC. Cinergy Financial and IFG are unaffiliated entities. Content provided for information & education only. It is not meant to be a recommendation to buy or to sell securities nor an offer to buy or sell securities. No investment process is free of risk; no strategy or risk management technique can guarantee returns or eliminate risk in any market environment. There is no guarantee that our investment strategies will be profitable. Licensed to sell securities in the following states: AZ, CA, DC, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, LA, MD, MI, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY. NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, & WA. Information provided is from sources believed to be reliable however, we cannot guarantee or represent that it is accurate or complete. Because situations vary, any information provided on this site is not intended to indicate suitability for any particular investor. Hyperlinks are provided as a courtesy and should not be deemed as an endorsement. When you link to a third-party website you are leaving our site and assume total responsibility for your use or activity on the third-party sites.
11/11/2020 • 13 minutes, 11 seconds
Ep 022: Is The Worst Of The Market Crash Behind Us? Why You Should Hope For The Best, And Plan For The Worst
Check the background of this investment professional on FINRA’s BrokerCheck. Registered Representative offering securities and advisory services through Independent Financial Group LLC (IFG), a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser. Member FINRA/SIPC. Cinergy Financial and IFG are unaffiliated entities. Content provided for information & education only. It is not meant to be a recommendation to buy or to sell securities nor an offer to buy or sell securities. No investment process is free of risk; no strategy or risk management technique can guarantee returns or eliminate risk in any market environment. There is no guarantee that our investment strategies will be profitable. Licensed to sell securities in the following states: AZ, CA, DC, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, LA, MD, MI, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY. NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, & WA. Information provided is from sources believed to be reliable however, we cannot guarantee or represent that it is accurate or complete. Because situations vary, any information provided on this site is not intended to indicate suitability for any particular investor. Hyperlinks are provided as a courtesy and should not be deemed as an endorsement. When you link to a third-party website you are leaving our site and assume total responsibility for your use or activity on the third-party sites.
11/4/2020 • 11 minutes, 11 seconds
Ep 021: 401(k)’s Are Common Yet We Often Make This Expensive Mistake With Them, And These Are The Top Questions People Have Financial Advisors Right Now
Check the background of this investment professional on FINRA’s BrokerCheck. Registered Representative offering securities and advisory services through Independent Financial Group LLC (IFG), a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser. Member FINRA/SIPC. Cinergy Financial and IFG are unaffiliated entities. Content provided for information & education only. It is not meant to be a recommendation to buy or to sell securities nor an offer to buy or sell securities. No investment process is free of risk; no strategy or risk management technique can guarantee returns or eliminate risk in any market environment. There is no guarantee that our investment strategies will be profitable. Licensed to sell securities in the following states: AZ, CA, DC, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, LA, MD, MI, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY. NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, & WA. Information provided is from sources believed to be reliable however, we cannot guarantee or represent that it is accurate or complete. Because situations vary, any information provided on this site is not intended to indicate suitability for any particular investor. Hyperlinks are provided as a courtesy and should not be deemed as an endorsement. When you link to a third-party website you are leaving our site and assume total responsibility for your use or activity on the third-party sites.
10/28/2020 • 17 minutes, 46 seconds
Ep 020: "Behavioral” Risk Is Real, Are You Protected From It?
Check the background of this investment professional on FINRA’s BrokerCheck. Registered Representative offering securities and advisory services through Independent Financial Group LLC (IFG), a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser. Member FINRA/SIPC. Cinergy Financial and IFG are unaffiliated entities. Content provided for information & education only. It is not meant to be a recommendation to buy or to sell securities nor an offer to buy or sell securities. No investment process is free of risk; no strategy or risk management technique can guarantee returns or eliminate risk in any market environment. There is no guarantee that our investment strategies will be profitable. Licensed to sell securities in the following states: AZ, CA, DC, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, LA, MD, MI, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY. NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, & WA. Information provided is from sources believed to be reliable however, we cannot guarantee or represent that it is accurate or complete. Because situations vary, any information provided on this site is not intended to indicate suitability for any particular investor. Hyperlinks are provided as a courtesy and should not be deemed as an endorsement. When you link to a third-party website you are leaving our site and assume total responsibility for your use or activity on the third-party sites.
10/14/2020 • 9 minutes, 25 seconds
Ep 019: If Your Company Is Offering A Pension Buyout Offer, What Should Do?
Check the background of this investment professional on FINRA’s BrokerCheck. Registered Representative offering securities and advisory services through Independent Financial Group LLC (IFG), a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser. Member FINRA/SIPC. Cinergy Financial and IFG are unaffiliated entities. Content provided for information & education only. It is not meant to be a recommendation to buy or to sell securities nor an offer to buy or sell securities. No investment process is free of risk; no strategy or risk management technique can guarantee returns or eliminate risk in any market environment. There is no guarantee that our investment strategies will be profitable. Licensed to sell securities in the following states: AZ, CA, DC, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, LA, MD, MI, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY. NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, & WA. Information provided is from sources believed to be reliable however, we cannot guarantee or represent that it is accurate or complete. Because situations vary, any information provided on this site is not intended to indicate suitability for any particular investor. Hyperlinks are provided as a courtesy and should not be deemed as an endorsement. When you link to a third-party website you are leaving our site and assume total responsibility for your use or activity on the third-party sites.
10/7/2020 • 11 minutes, 54 seconds
Ep 018: The “3-Legged Stool” Is Losing Its Balance, What Can You Do To Re-Balance YOUR Retirement Income Legs
Check the background of this investment professional on FINRA’s BrokerCheck. Registered Representative offering securities and advisory services through Independent Financial Group LLC (IFG), a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser. Member FINRA/SIPC. Cinergy Financial and IFG are unaffiliated entities. Content provided for information & education only. It is not meant to be a recommendation to buy or to sell securities nor an offer to buy or sell securities. No investment process is free of risk; no strategy or risk management technique can guarantee returns or eliminate risk in any market environment. There is no guarantee that our investment strategies will be profitable. Licensed to sell securities in the following states: AZ, CA, DC, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, LA, MD, MI, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY. NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, & WA. Information provided is from sources believed to be reliable however, we cannot guarantee or represent that it is accurate or complete. Because situations vary, any information provided on this site is not intended to indicate suitability for any particular investor. Hyperlinks are provided as a courtesy and should not be deemed as an endorsement. When you link to a third-party website you are leaving our site and assume total responsibility for your use or activity on the third-party sites.
9/30/2020 • 12 minutes, 10 seconds
Ep 017: What You Need To Know Before You Enroll For Medicare
Check the background of this investment professional on FINRA’s BrokerCheck. Registered Representative offering securities and advisory services through Independent Financial Group LLC (IFG), a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser. Member FINRA/SIPC. Cinergy Financial and IFG are unaffiliated entities. Content provided for information & education only. It is not meant to be a recommendation to buy or to sell securities nor an offer to buy or sell securities. No investment process is free of risk; no strategy or risk management technique can guarantee returns or eliminate risk in any market environment. There is no guarantee that our investment strategies will be profitable. Licensed to sell securities in the following states: AZ, CA, DC, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, LA, MD, MI, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY. NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, & WA. Information provided is from sources believed to be reliable however, we cannot guarantee or represent that it is accurate or complete. Because situations vary, any information provided on this site is not intended to indicate suitability for any particular investor. Hyperlinks are provided as a courtesy and should not be deemed as an endorsement. When you link to a third-party website you are leaving our site and assume total responsibility for your use or activity on the third-party sites.
9/23/2020 • 12 minutes, 28 seconds
Ep 016: Why You Need To Know Your Net Worth, And Is It EVER A Good Idea To Buy Individual Stocks?
Check the background of this investment professional on FINRA’s BrokerCheck. Registered Representative offering securities and advisory services through Independent Financial Group LLC (IFG), a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser. Member FINRA/SIPC. Cinergy Financial and IFG are unaffiliated entities. Content provided for information & education only. It is not meant to be a recommendation to buy or to sell securities nor an offer to buy or sell securities. No investment process is free of risk; no strategy or risk management technique can guarantee returns or eliminate risk in any market environment. There is no guarantee that our investment strategies will be profitable. Licensed to sell securities in the following states: AZ, CA, DC, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, LA, MD, MI, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY. NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, & WA. Information provided is from sources believed to be reliable however, we cannot guarantee or represent that it is accurate or complete. Because situations vary, any information provided on this site is not intended to indicate suitability for any particular investor. Hyperlinks are provided as a courtesy and should not be deemed as an endorsement. When you link to a third-party website you are leaving our site and assume total responsibility for your use or activity on the third-party sites.
9/9/2020 • 11 minutes, 35 seconds
Ep 015: They Call It The “Annuity Puzzle” For A Reason
Check the background of this investment professional on FINRA’s BrokerCheck. Registered Representative offering securities and advisory services through Independent Financial Group LLC (IFG), a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser. Member FINRA/SIPC. Cinergy Financial and IFG are unaffiliated entities. Content provided for information & education only. It is not meant to be a recommendation to buy or to sell securities nor an offer to buy or sell securities. No investment process is free of risk; no strategy or risk management technique can guarantee returns or eliminate risk in any market environment. There is no guarantee that our investment strategies will be profitable. Licensed to sell securities in the following states: AZ, CA, DC, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, LA, MD, MI, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY. NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, & WA. Information provided is from sources believed to be reliable however, we cannot guarantee or represent that it is accurate or complete. Because situations vary, any information provided on this site is not intended to indicate suitability for any particular investor. Hyperlinks are provided as a courtesy and should not be deemed as an endorsement. When you link to a third-party website you are leaving our site and assume total responsibility for your use or activity on the third-party sites.
9/2/2020 • 20 minutes, 39 seconds
Ep 014: CFP’s… RMD’s… What Do These Common Financial Acronyms REALLY Mean?
Check the background of this investment professional on FINRA’s BrokerCheck. Registered Representative offering securities and advisory services through Independent Financial Group LLC (IFG), a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser. Member FINRA/SIPC. Cinergy Financial and IFG are unaffiliated entities. Content provided for information & education only. It is not meant to be a recommendation to buy or to sell securities nor an offer to buy or sell securities. No investment process is free of risk; no strategy or risk management technique can guarantee returns or eliminate risk in any market environment. There is no guarantee that our investment strategies will be profitable. Licensed to sell securities in the following states: AZ, CA, DC, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, LA, MD, MI, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY. NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, & WA. Information provided is from sources believed to be reliable however, we cannot guarantee or represent that it is accurate or complete. Because situations vary, any information provided on this site is not intended to indicate suitability for any particular investor. Hyperlinks are provided as a courtesy and should not be deemed as an endorsement. When you link to a third-party website you are leaving our site and assume total responsibility for your use or activity on the third-party sites.
8/26/2020 • 11 minutes, 26 seconds
Ep 013: 6 Financial Tips For Your COVID-19 Portfolio Recovery
Check the background of this investment professional on FINRA’s BrokerCheck. Registered Representative offering securities and advisory services through Independent Financial Group LLC (IFG), a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser. Member FINRA/SIPC. Cinergy Financial and IFG are unaffiliated entities. Content provided for information & education only. It is not meant to be a recommendation to buy or to sell securities nor an offer to buy or sell securities. No investment process is free of risk; no strategy or risk management technique can guarantee returns or eliminate risk in any market environment. There is no guarantee that our investment strategies will be profitable. Licensed to sell securities in the following states: AZ, CA, DC, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, LA, MD, MI, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY. NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, & WA. Information provided is from sources believed to be reliable however, we cannot guarantee or represent that it is accurate or complete. Because situations vary, any information provided on this site is not intended to indicate suitability for any particular investor. Hyperlinks are provided as a courtesy and should not be deemed as an endorsement. When you link to a third-party website you are leaving our site and assume total responsibility for your use or activity on the third-party sites.
8/19/2020 • 17 minutes, 22 seconds
Ep 012: Small Inflation Rates Can Add Up To A Lot Of Money In 30 Years Of Retirement, How Can You Minimize It?
Check the background of this investment professional on FINRA’s BrokerCheck. Registered Representative offering securities and advisory services through Independent Financial Group LLC (IFG), a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser. Member FINRA/SIPC. Cinergy Financial and IFG are unaffiliated entities. Content provided for information & education only. It is not meant to be a recommendation to buy or to sell securities nor an offer to buy or sell securities. No investment process is free of risk; no strategy or risk management technique can guarantee returns or eliminate risk in any market environment. There is no guarantee that our investment strategies will be profitable. Licensed to sell securities in the following states: AZ, CA, DC, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, LA, MD, MI, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY. NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, & WA. Information provided is from sources believed to be reliable however, we cannot guarantee or represent that it is accurate or complete. Because situations vary, any information provided on this site is not intended to indicate suitability for any particular investor. Hyperlinks are provided as a courtesy and should not be deemed as an endorsement. When you link to a third-party website you are leaving our site and assume total responsibility for your use or activity on the third-party sites.
8/12/2020 • 8 minutes, 7 seconds
Ep 011: What Part Of Your ROTH 401(K) Is Taxable, And Why Are Some Companies Being SUED Over Employees 401(k) Plans?
Check the background of this investment professional on FINRA’s BrokerCheck. Registered Representative offering securities and advisory services through Independent Financial Group LLC (IFG), a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser. Member FINRA/SIPC. Cinergy Financial and IFG are unaffiliated entities. Content provided for information & education only. It is not meant to be a recommendation to buy or to sell securities nor an offer to buy or sell securities. No investment process is free of risk; no strategy or risk management technique can guarantee returns or eliminate risk in any market environment. There is no guarantee that our investment strategies will be profitable. Licensed to sell securities in the following states: AZ, CA, DC, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, LA, MD, MI, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY. NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, & WA. Information provided is from sources believed to be reliable however, we cannot guarantee or represent that it is accurate or complete. Because situations vary, any information provided on this site is not intended to indicate suitability for any particular investor. Hyperlinks are provided as a courtesy and should not be deemed as an endorsement. When you link to a third-party website you are leaving our site and assume total responsibility for your use or activity on the third-party sites.
8/5/2020 • 10 minutes, 31 seconds
Ep 010: How Much Money Are You Paying For YOUR OWN Money? (Hint: Check The Fine Print)
Check the background of this investment professional on FINRA’s BrokerCheck. Registered Representative offering securities and advisory services through Independent Financial Group LLC (IFG), a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser. Member FINRA/SIPC. Cinergy Financial and IFG are unaffiliated entities. Content provided for information & education only. It is not meant to be a recommendation to buy or to sell securities nor an offer to buy or sell securities. No investment process is free of risk; no strategy or risk management technique can guarantee returns or eliminate risk in any market environment. There is no guarantee that our investment strategies will be profitable. Licensed to sell securities in the following states: AZ, CA, DC, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, LA, MD, MI, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY. NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, & WA. Information provided is from sources believed to be reliable however, we cannot guarantee or represent that it is accurate or complete. Because situations vary, any information provided on this site is not intended to indicate suitability for any particular investor. Hyperlinks are provided as a courtesy and should not be deemed as an endorsement. When you link to a third-party website you are leaving our site and assume total responsibility for your use or activity on the third-party sites.
7/29/2020 • 9 minutes, 6 seconds
Ep 009: If You Have Life Insurance With Your Employer, You May Still Want Independent Coverage
Check the background of this investment professional on FINRA’s BrokerCheck. Registered Representative offering securities and advisory services through Independent Financial Group LLC (IFG), a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser. Member FINRA/SIPC. Cinergy Financial and IFG are unaffiliated entities. Content provided for information & education only. It is not meant to be a recommendation to buy or to sell securities nor an offer to buy or sell securities. No investment process is free of risk; no strategy or risk management technique can guarantee returns or eliminate risk in any market environment. There is no guarantee that our investment strategies will be profitable. Licensed to sell securities in the following states: AZ, CA, DC, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, LA, MD, MI, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY. NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, & WA. Information provided is from sources believed to be reliable however, we cannot guarantee or represent that it is accurate or complete. Because situations vary, any information provided on this site is not intended to indicate suitability for any particular investor. Hyperlinks are provided as a courtesy and should not be deemed as an endorsement. When you link to a third-party website you are leaving our site and assume total responsibility for your use or activity on the third-party sites.
7/22/2020 • 7 minutes, 31 seconds
Ep 008: Saving To A Traditional 401(k) May Mean You’re "Crazy"…? And A Real Life Example To Encourage You To Pan Your Estate
Check the background of this investment professional on FINRA’s BrokerCheck. Registered Representative offering securities and advisory services through Independent Financial Group LLC (IFG), a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser. Member FINRA/SIPC. Cinergy Financial and IFG are unaffiliated entities. Content provided for information & education only. It is not meant to be a recommendation to buy or to sell securities nor an offer to buy or sell securities. No investment process is free of risk; no strategy or risk management technique can guarantee returns or eliminate risk in any market environment. There is no guarantee that our investment strategies will be profitable. Licensed to sell securities in the following states: AZ, CA, DC, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, LA, MD, MI, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY. NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, & WA. Information provided is from sources believed to be reliable however, we cannot guarantee or represent that it is accurate or complete. Because situations vary, any information provided on this site is not intended to indicate suitability for any particular investor. Hyperlinks are provided as a courtesy and should not be deemed as an endorsement. When you link to a third-party website you are leaving our site and assume total responsibility for your use or activity on the third-party sites.
7/13/2020 • 7 minutes, 47 seconds
Ep 007: America’s Top 3 Retirement Concerns
Check the background of this investment professional on FINRA’s BrokerCheck. Registered Representative offering securities and advisory services through Independent Financial Group LLC (IFG), a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser. Member FINRA/SIPC. Cinergy Financial and IFG are unaffiliated entities. Content provided for information & education only. It is not meant to be a recommendation to buy or to sell securities nor an offer to buy or sell securities. No investment process is free of risk; no strategy or risk management technique can guarantee returns or eliminate risk in any market environment. There is no guarantee that our investment strategies will be profitable. Licensed to sell securities in the following states: AZ, CA, DC, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, LA, MD, MI, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY. NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, & WA. Information provided is from sources believed to be reliable however, we cannot guarantee or represent that it is accurate or complete. Because situations vary, any information provided on this site is not intended to indicate suitability for any particular investor. Hyperlinks are provided as a courtesy and should not be deemed as an endorsement. When you link to a third-party website you are leaving our site and assume total responsibility for your use or activity on the third-party sites.
7/1/2020 • 8 minutes
Ep 006: You Can Now Have Alternative Investments In Your 401k, But What Are They?
Check the background of this investment professional on FINRA’s BrokerCheck. Registered Representative offering securities and advisory services through Independent Financial Group LLC (IFG), a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser. Member FINRA/SIPC. Cinergy Financial and IFG are unaffiliated entities. Content provided for information & education only. It is not meant to be a recommendation to buy or to sell securities nor an offer to buy or sell securities. No investment process is free of risk; no strategy or risk management technique can guarantee returns or eliminate risk in any market environment. There is no guarantee that our investment strategies will be profitable. Licensed to sell securities in the following states: AZ, CA, DC, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, LA, MD, MI, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY. NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, & WA. Information provided is from sources believed to be reliable however, we cannot guarantee or represent that it is accurate or complete. Because situations vary, any information provided on this site is not intended to indicate suitability for any particular investor. Hyperlinks are provided as a courtesy and should not be deemed as an endorsement. When you link to a third-party website you are leaving our site and assume total responsibility for your use or activity on the third-party sites.
6/24/2020 • 7 minutes, 33 seconds
Ep 005: The Balancing Game Of Your Nest Egg Risk, And Is Your Pension A “Ticking Time Bomb?”
Check the background of this investment professional on FINRA’s BrokerCheck. Registered Representative offering securities and advisory services through Independent Financial Group LLC (IFG), a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser. Member FINRA/SIPC. Cinergy Financial and IFG are unaffiliated entities. Content provided for information & education only. It is not meant to be a recommendation to buy or to sell securities nor an offer to buy or sell securities. No investment process is free of risk; no strategy or risk management technique can guarantee returns or eliminate risk in any market environment. There is no guarantee that our investment strategies will be profitable. Licensed to sell securities in the following states: AZ, CA, DC, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, LA, MD, MI, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY. NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, & WA. Information provided is from sources believed to be reliable however, we cannot guarantee or represent that it is accurate or complete. Because situations vary, any information provided on this site is not intended to indicate suitability for any particular investor. Hyperlinks are provided as a courtesy and should not be deemed as an endorsement. When you link to a third-party website you are leaving our site and assume total responsibility for your use or activity on the third-party sites.
6/11/2020 • 9 minutes, 45 seconds
Ep 004: 4 Big Risks We Face When Planning For Retirement
Check the background of this investment professional on FINRA’s BrokerCheck. Registered Representative offering securities and advisory services through Independent Financial Group LLC (IFG), a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser. Member FINRA/SIPC. Cinergy Financial and IFG are unaffiliated entities. Content provided for information & education only. It is not meant to be a recommendation to buy or to sell securities nor an offer to buy or sell securities. No investment process is free of risk; no strategy or risk management technique can guarantee returns or eliminate risk in any market environment. There is no guarantee that our investment strategies will be profitable. Licensed to sell securities in the following states: AZ, CA, DC, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, LA, MD, MI, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY. NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, & WA. Information provided is from sources believed to be reliable however, we cannot guarantee or represent that it is accurate or complete. Because situations vary, any information provided on this site is not intended to indicate suitability for any particular investor. Hyperlinks are provided as a courtesy and should not be deemed as an endorsement. When you link to a third-party website you are leaving our site and assume total responsibility for your use or activity on the third-party sites.
6/4/2020 • 11 minutes, 20 seconds
Ep 003: Are We In A Recession? Plus, What Could Extra Stimulus Spending Do To Your Retirement Plan?
Check the background of this investment professional on FINRA’s BrokerCheck. Registered Representative offering securities and advisory services through Independent Financial Group LLC (IFG), a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser. Member FINRA/SIPC. Cinergy Financial and IFG are unaffiliated entities. Content provided for information & education only. It is not meant to be a recommendation to buy or to sell securities nor an offer to buy or sell securities. No investment process is free of risk; no strategy or risk management technique can guarantee returns or eliminate risk in any market environment. There is no guarantee that our investment strategies will be profitable. Licensed to sell securities in the following states: AZ, CA, DC, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, LA, MD, MI, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY. NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, & WA. Information provided is from sources believed to be reliable however, we cannot guarantee or represent that it is accurate or complete. Because situations vary, any information provided on this site is not intended to indicate suitability for any particular investor. Hyperlinks are provided as a courtesy and should not be deemed as an endorsement. When you link to a third-party website you are leaving our site and assume total responsibility for your use or activity on the third-party sites.
5/28/2020 • 19 minutes, 29 seconds
Ep 002: Americans Are Turning Away From Stocks, And Towards This Long-Term Investment
Check the background of this investment professional on FINRA’s BrokerCheck. Registered Representative offering securities and advisory services through Independent Financial Group LLC (IFG), a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser. Member FINRA/SIPC. Cinergy Financial and IFG are unaffiliated entities. Content provided for information & education only. It is not meant to be a recommendation to buy or to sell securities nor an offer to buy or sell securities. No investment process is free of risk; no strategy or risk management technique can guarantee returns or eliminate risk in any market environment. There is no guarantee that our investment strategies will be profitable. Licensed to sell securities in the following states: AZ, CA, DC, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, LA, MD, MI, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY. NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, & WA. Information provided is from sources believed to be reliable however, we cannot guarantee or represent that it is accurate or complete. Because situations vary, any information provided on this site is not intended to indicate suitability for any particular investor. Hyperlinks are provided as a courtesy and should not be deemed as an endorsement. When you link to a third-party website you are leaving our site and assume total responsibility for your use or activity on the third-party sites.
5/20/2020 • 10 minutes, 23 seconds
Ep 001: The Huge Stimulus Package Will Be Repaid With YOUR Future Taxes, What Can You Do To Prepare
Check the background of this investment professional on FINRA’s BrokerCheck. Registered Representative offering securities and advisory services through Independent Financial Group LLC (IFG), a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser. Member FINRA/SIPC. Cinergy Financial and IFG are unaffiliated entities. Content provided for information & education only. It is not meant to be a recommendation to buy or to sell securities nor an offer to buy or sell securities. No investment process is free of risk; no strategy or risk management technique can guarantee returns or eliminate risk in any market environment. There is no guarantee that our investment strategies will be profitable. Licensed to sell securities in the following states: AZ, CA, DC, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, LA, MD, MI, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY. NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, & WA. Information provided is from sources believed to be reliable however, we cannot guarantee or represent that it is accurate or complete. Because situations vary, any information provided on this site is not intended to indicate suitability for any particular investor. Hyperlinks are provided as a courtesy and should not be deemed as an endorsement. When you link to a third-party website you are leaving our site and assume total responsibility for your use or activity on the third-party sites.