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Retirement Planning

Roth IRA
Roth IRA Conversion
Self-Directed Traditional IRA
Retirement Landscape
401k
Simple IRA
Roth IRA
  • Nondeductible annual contributions in year 2009 of up to $5,000 ($8,000 for married couples) using a variety of investments.
  • All capital appreciation and earnings grow without current taxation.
  • If certain requirements are met, funds can be withdrawn tax-free.
  • Never before has there been a means of compounding assets at "taxable" returns with no related income-tax liability.
  • All accumulations can be passed to heirs free of income taxes.
  • People age 50 or older in year 2009 can deposit an additional $1000.
Roth IRA Conversion
  • Traditional IRA may be eligible to convert into a Roth IRA.
  • Converting a traditional IRA into a Roth IRA is a taxable event.
  • Your representative can evaluate the benefit to you.
Self-Directed Traditional IRA
  • Nondeductible annual contributions in year 2009 of up to $4,000 ($8,000 for married couples) using a variety of investments.
  • All capital appreciation and earnings grow without current taxation until funds are withdrawn.
  • Flexible way to plan and build substantial retirement income because you control the specific investments made.
  • Investments can be changed at your discretion.
  • People age 50 or older in year 2009 can deposit an additional $500.
Retirement Landscape
"Retirement security in a changing world."

A complete and comprehensive Financial Review includes the following:
  • Investment Allocation Review
  • Retirement Security Review
  • Estate Planning Review
  • Life Insurance Needs Review
  • Children's Education Review
  • Income Tax & Cash Flow Review
401k
  • Employer sponsored program.
  • Funded by employee salary deferrals.
  • Pre-tax investing.
  • Mutual funds or self-directed investing.
Simple IRA
  • Employer sponsored program (less than 100 employees).
  • Funded by employee salary deferrals.
  • Pre-tax investing.
  • Mutual funds or self-directed investing.