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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Key Tax Law Changes to Higher Education Coming Soon
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes many provisions that affect higher education.
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HOT TOPIC: The Shutdown is Over: What Now?
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended on November 12, 2025. This article looks at the bill that ended the shutdown, issues that are unresolved, and estimates of the economic impact.
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New Auto Loan Interest Deduction Explained
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) provides an annual deduction of up to $10,000 for interest paid on qualifying new auto loans, effective for tax years 2025 through 2028.
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HOT TOPIC: Will Tax Law Changes Impact Your Giving Strategy?
New tax rules will determine the deductibility of donations in 2026 for better or worse, which means taxpayers may want to rethink the timing and amount of their donations for 2025 and beyond.
Calculators
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Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.
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Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.
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Taxable Equivalent Yield
Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.
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Mortgage Acceleration
This calculator can help you determine how soon you can pay off your mortgage.