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
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Events on Wall Street
Can successful investors predict changes in the markets? Some can but others miss the market’s signals.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are hundreds of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
Inflation - Back to the Future
Even low inflation rates over an extended period of time can impact your finances in retirement.
How Insurance Deductibles Work
Knowing how insurance deductibles work can help you save money and give you peace of mind.
Social Security: The Elephant in the Room
Some people wonder if Social Security will remain financially sound enough to pay the benefits they are owed.
The ABC’s of Auto Insurance
What kind of auto insurance should you have? Do you know?
Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time
Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up.
The Five Basics of Financial Literacy
How literate are you when it comes to your finances? Brush up with these five basics.
The Anatomy of an Index
The S&P 500 represents a large portion of the value of the U.S. equity market, it may be worth understanding.
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Contributing to an IRA?
Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
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Estimate how many months it may take to recover the out-of-pocket costs when buying a more efficient vehicle.
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An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?
Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’d love to help you prepare.
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
The Good Ship IPO
The seas of the market are constantly shifting. Whether the good ship IPO can set sail may depend heavily on the tides.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.