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.
Helpful Content
Managing the Risk of Outliving Your Money
Steps to help you sustain and grow your retirement savings.
Understanding Marginal Income Tax Brackets
An inside look at how marginal income tax brackets work.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
When Heirs are Imperfect
The money problems or bad lifestyle habits of adult children could lead to the squandering of any inheritance they receive.
Debt Stress
There’s a link between debt and stress.
Building Your Legacy
A four-step framework for building a personal legacy.
Do Your Kids Know The Value of a Silver Spoon?
You taught them how to read and how to ride a bike, but have you taught your children how to manage money?
Saving Early & Letting Time Work For You
The earlier you start pursuing financial goals, the better your outcome may be.
How to Appeal Your Property Taxes
For homeowners who think their property taxes are too high, there are ways to appeal.
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My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
What Is My Risk Tolerance?
This questionnaire will help determine your tolerance for investment risk.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
This calculator helps determine your pre-tax and after-tax dividend yield on a particular stock.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
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Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
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.
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.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
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The Other Sure Thing
Though we don’t like to think about it, all of us will make an exit sometime. Are you prepared?
Retirement Plan Detectives
A couple become Retirement Plan Detectives, searching records from old employers.
Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
When Do You Need a Will?
When do you need a will? The answer is easy: Right Now.
Making Your Tax Bracket Work
Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?