Dennis Kersten
LPL Financial Advisor
Office: 419-872-0067
dennis.kersten@lpl.comBrad Kersten
LPL Financial Advisor
Office: 419-872-0067
brad.kersten@lpl.comKevin Kersten
LPL Financial Advisor
Office: 419-872-0067
kevin.kersten@lpl.comHelpful Content

The ABCs of Zero Coupon Bonds
Understanding some basic concepts may help you assess whether zero-coupon bonds have a place in your portfolio.

Women on the Rise
Explore the growing influence women wield over the economy with this handy infographic.

The Great Debate Continues: Active vs. Passive
In investments, one great debate asks the question, “Active or Passive Investing: Which Is Better?”
What to Look for in Personal Finance Apps
An increasing number have been developed to help individuals with their personal finances.
Crowdfunding—Capital for the 21st Century
Crowdfunding continues to gain momentum as more people search the Internet for financing and fundraising alternatives.
How to Make the Tax Code Work for You
When you take the time to learn more about how it works, you may be able to put the tax code to work for you.
Do You Owe The AMT?
If you want to avoid potential surprises at tax time, it may make sense to know where you stand when it comes to the AMT.
Thinking of Retiring Abroad?
However exciting retiring abroad may sound, it deserves considerable planning.
The Value of Insuring Against Life’s Risks
Building wealth requires protection from the forces of wealth destruction.
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A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
Interested in a Fuel Efficient Car?
Estimate how many months it may take to recover the out-of-pocket costs when buying a more efficient vehicle.
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
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5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
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The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.