Welcome to Schoen Financial Advisors
We Listen, We Educate, and We Plan. Most importantly, we connect with our clients. Once we have a clear understanding of where you are today and where you hope to go, we give you the tools you need to get there. We believe in using proven research and data to identify dependable strategies for long-term success. We can help you filter through the Wall Street noise and hype to find real results that match your unique investment style and objectives.
Whether you have a young family, are facing retirement, or own your own business, we pledge to give you more than you expect in a financial advisor — and be there for you through every step of your financial journey.
Find out more about what makes so many people choose Schoen Financial Advisors.
We Listen
Your best financial plan must be inspired by you, your vision, your timeline, your investment style. We find out who you are and where you want to go.
We Educate
We know our clients sleep better at night understanding the concepts, products and strategies we’re using.
We Plan
Together with you, we build a custom roadmap — a unique financial plan that helps you see the target ahead and how to get there.
Helpful Content
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
Building Your Legacy
A four-step framework for building a personal legacy.
Asset Allocation
Consider how your assets are allocated and if that allocation is consistent with your time frame and risk tolerance.
Mastering Mobile Lingo
Can you keep up with your children’s mobile slang?
Donating Art: Taxation Abstraction
The tax rules that govern donating art are complex and confusing. Take a closer look.
Social Security: Two Benefit Strategies Eliminated
Here are several important changes to Social Security that may impact how and when you can begin taking income benefits.
U.S. Personal Savings Rate
What can be learned from the savings rate?
Split Annuity Strategy
Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.
Money Draining Food Myths
These food myths will really put a drain on your wallet.
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Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
What Is My Current Net Worth?
Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.
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5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
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Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
Events on Wall Street
Can successful investors predict changes in the markets? Some can but others miss the market’s signals.
It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times
All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. Are you prepared to fill that many days?
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Do you know these three personal finance sayings?
Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’d love to help you prepare.