Securities America Advisors, Inc.

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Hello, I am Joseph A Gunther, CFP®

I hope you enjoy visiting our web site!  We know financial planning can be a confusing and some what tedious job - thats why we are here to help. By  analyzing your portfolio and working together with you, we can make a financial plan, through LPL Financial, custom designed for you and your family to pursue your financial goals. 

 When you are ready for a custom made Financial Plan to fit your needs and the needs of your family, please call our office at 607-336-2434.

 

 
Calculators

College Funding

Use this calculator to estimate the cost of your child’s education, based on the variables you input.

Tax-Deferred Savings

Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.

Cost of Retirement

Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.

Home Affordability

Estimate of the maximum amount of financing you can expect to get when you begin house hunting.

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Newsletters

Growth, Value, or Both

The average annual return for large-cap value stocks was about 2.1% higher than for large-cap growth stocks, yet growth stocks outperformed value stocks in 13 out of 30 years. This article examines the difference between the two approaches and describes why holding both may help investors take advantage of a variety of market conditions.

Rethinking the Role of Household Debt

Many people aspire to pay off their home mortgages before retirement, but the housing situation and a weak economy have taken a toll on the finances of many older Americans. There are some compelling reasons why pre-retirees might want to consider maximizing their retirement plan contributions and avoid carrying large amounts of debt into retirement.

Put It in Writing

A high level of job satisfaction is fairly typical of business owners, but it can also be a hindrance if it keeps them from thinking about a planned exit strategy. A written exit plan could help you avoid surprises.

To Roll or Not to Roll: It's Your Choice

Some employers are encouraging departing employees to leave their retirement savings in their employer plans. But employees should make any decisions based on their own needs and concerns, not the former employer's. Read about the pros and cons of rolling over retirement plan assets to an IRA.

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