Plan with a Purpose
Starting with your vision, and your goals, your financial strategy should reflect everything important to you.
Business & Personal Financial Planning
We have developed a finely tuned process that will lead you through the six stages of financial planning. This detailed and comprehensive process has received national recognition from the Financial Planning Association (FPA®).The following section details our process.
Exit Strategies & Business Succession Planning
Three in five small businesses (with fewer than 300 employees) don't have a business succession plan in place. (https://www.nationwide.com/personal/about-us/newsroom/press-release?title=020717-nw-business-succession)
Michael Lopata, CPA
Michael Lopata and his team provide personalized, objective and comprehensive financial advice to business owners, professionals and families. We present alternative solutions in a clear and understandable way so our clients can make informed choices.
Newsletters
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Consider Roth for Tax-Free Income
Roth accounts offer no current-year tax benefit, but they can provide tax-free retirement income.
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HOT TOPIC: AI Expectations Underpin the Economic Outlook for 2026
This article discusses economic forecasts for 2026 and the trends that are influencing them, including surging AI investment.
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What Is Value Investing?
At the heart of a value investing strategy is viewing the purchase of stock shares as becoming a part owner of a company.
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Cash Balance Plans Help Some Business Owners Supersize Retirement Savings
These plans have generous contribution limits that increase with age, which may allow high-income business owners to catch up on retirement savings and significantly reduce their taxable incomes.
Calculators
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Savings Goals
How much do you need to save each year to meet your long-term financial goals?
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Car Affordability
How much can you afford to pay for a car?
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IRA Eligibility
Use this calculator to determine whether you qualify for the different types of IRAs.
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Lease Payment
How much would your monthly lease payment be?