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
Retirement Income and the Traditional Portfolio
Experiencing negative returns early in retirement can potentially undermine the sustainability of your assets.
The Most Overlooked Item of Any Home Improvement
The item most homeowners forget on their home improvement project checklist is insurance.
Fixed or Variable Mortgage, Which Should You Pick?
When selecting a mortgage, one of the most critical choices is between a fixed or variable interest-rate mortgage.
When to Self-Insure
Choosing to bear the financial burden of an adverse event is called self-insuring. Do you know what that entails?
A Living Trust Primer
Living trusts are popular, but their appropriateness will depend upon your individual needs and objectives.
Universal Life Insurance
Universal life insurance is permanent insurance with a flexible premium. Here's how it works.
What Do Your Taxes Pay For?
Here's a breakdown of how the federal government spends your tax money.
5 Benefits of Working in Retirement
Here are 5 reason why you may consider working through retirement.
Social Security: The Elephant in the Room
Some people wonder if Social Security will remain financially sound enough to pay the benefits they are owed.
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How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
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Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
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18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. Are you prepared to fill that many days?
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
What Our Kids Can Teach us About Saving Money
Would you guess that Millennials are effectively saving for retirement? Well, they are.
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
An Arm and a Leg
A visit to the hospital can be painful, for both your body and your wallet. Don’t let it be more painful than it has to be.