Helping Clients Invest in Their Financial Dreams
With something as personal as your finances, it’s important to work with an advisor you trust and with whom you want to work for the long-term. After all, building a financial plan is not a one-time event; it is an ongoing process that requires adjustments as your life or goals change. At Kirkby, Phelan & Associates, we want to fill this role in your life. We welcome the opportunity to guide you along your financial path. Contact us to take the first step.
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What You Need to Know About Social Security
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Understanding Equity Compensation
Net Unrealized Appreciation and how it affects tax responsibilities.
Building Your Legacy
A four-step framework for building a personal legacy.
Universal Life Insurance
Universal life insurance is permanent insurance with a flexible premium. Here's how it works.
What to Look for in Personal Finance Apps
An increasing number have been developed to help individuals with their personal finances.
8 Financial Milestone Birthdays
Get ready to celebrate your financial birthdays in this informative infographic.
What Is a 1035 Exchange?
1035 exchanges provide a way to trade-in an annuity contract or life insurance policy without triggering a tax liability.
Buying Auto Insurance For Teen Drivers
Tips on insuring your teen driver.
What's So Great About a Rollover?
Making a career move requires tough decisions, not the least of which is what to do with the funds in your retirement plan.
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Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
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.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
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Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.
Forecast
This short video helps explain why markets can be as unpredictable as the weather.
What You Need to Know About Social Security
Every so often, you'll hear about Social Security benefits running out. But is there truth to the fears, or is it all hype?
Where Is the Market Headed?
We all know the stock market can be unpredictable. We all want to know, “What’s next for the financial markets?”
Retirement and Quality of Life
Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.
Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations?
