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 Financial Literacy Crisis
Many Americans are operating their personal finances with only the barest minimum of knowledge.
Debt Stress
There’s a link between debt and stress.
Tax Reform: Before and After
What did the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act change? Here's a quick snapshot.
A Look at Whole Life Insurance
Whole life insurance remains in force as long as you remain current with premiums. Here's how it works.
How Financial Advisors Are Compensated
Read this overview to learn how financial advisors are compensated.
Planning for Special Needs Children
Planning for a special-needs child can be complicated, confusing, and even overwhelming.
Understanding Homeowner’s Insurance
Purchasing homeowners insurance is critical for protecting your home.
Choosing a Business Structure
Entrepreneurs all face the same question, “Which business structure should I adopt?”
Travel, Without the Baggage
Tips to avoid checking in luggage on your next vacation.
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A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
What's My Potential Estate Tax?
This calculator helps estimate your federal estate tax liability.
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.
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Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
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When Special Care Is Needed: The Special Needs Trust
A special needs trust helps care for a special needs child when you’re gone.
Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.
Events on Wall Street
Can successful investors predict changes in the markets? Some can but others miss the market’s signals.
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
The Good Ship IPO
The seas of the market are constantly shifting. Whether the good ship IPO can set sail may depend heavily on the tides.
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?