Plan with a Purpose
Starting with your vision, and your goals, your financial strategy should reflect everything important to you.
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.
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)
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.
Newsletters
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HOT TOPIC: The Fed Lowers Rates in an Economic Balancing Act
This article looks at the Fed’s dilemma in setting monetary policy to address slowing employment with rising inflation, and the potential effects of lower rates on businesses and consumers.
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Strategies for Smarter Giving
In addition to advancing philanthropic goals, strategic charitable donations may offer tax advantages.
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Location, Location, Location: The Premium Parents Pay for Top Schools
Homes in neighborhoods with access to top schools tend to cost significantly more than a typical home in the surrounding area.
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What Happens to Your Time Horizon at Retirement?
When entering retirement, investment strategy typically shifts from a single, goal-based fixed time horizon to a multilayered, interrelated series of time periods.
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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Loan Payoff
How much will it cost to pay off a loan over its lifetime?
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Net Worth
A balance sheet summarizes your assets and liabilities and reveals your net worth.
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Long-Term Care Self Insurance
Will you be able to afford nursing home care?