Understanding Today’s Financial Environment
Welcome, I’m Bob Chess, a Certified Financial Planner in Erie, Pennsylvania. I understand that individuals face unique challenges as they prepare for retirement. My Team can help take the mystery out of preparing for tomorrow as you try to navigate today's financial enviorment. Whether you goal is saving for retirement, college savings, or an estate strategy, our personalized service focuses on your needs, wants, and financial goals.
Our professionals have years of experience in financial services. We can help you address your needs of today and for many years to come. We look forward to working with you through all stages of your life, please call (814) 864-0984.
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You May Need to Make Estimated Tax Payments If…
Have income that isn’t subject to tax withholding? Or insufficient withholdings? You may have to pay estimated taxes.

What If You Get Audited?
The chances of an IRS audit aren't that high. And being audited does not necessarily imply that the IRS suspects wrongdoing.

Estate Management 101
A will may be only one of the documents you need—and one factor to consider—when it comes to managing your estate.
Pickleball in Retirement
Learn about the latest sport to sweep the nation with this informative article.
Succeeding at Business Succession
There are a number of reasons for business owners to consider a business succession plan sooner rather than later.
Estimating the Cost of College
This worksheet can help you estimate the costs of a four-year college program.
An Overview of Renter’s Insurance
Don’t overlook the need for renter’s insurance if you rent your home.
Making Sense Of A Home Warranty
Understanding the value of a home warranty.
The Half Million Dollar Baby
The true cost of raising a child may be far more than you expect.
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Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.
Impact of Taxes and Inflation
Estimate the potential impact taxes and inflation can have on the purchasing power of an investment.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
Saving for College
This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.
Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
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Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
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Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
How to Retire Early
Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.
Preparing For the Ultimate Vacation
Make your retirement as exciting as your next vacation.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
18 Years’ Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years, with many lasting even longer. Will you fill your post-retirement days with purpose?
Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.