Plan with a Purpose
Starting with your vision, and your goals, your financial strategy should reflect everything important to you.
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.
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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Foreign Stocks Outperformed in 2025
Although U.S. stocks have provided a higher return over the past 20 years, foreign stocks outperformed in seven of those years, including 2025.
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Unpacking the Real Limitations on Unlimited PTO
The prospect of unlimited paid time off may be appealing, but there are also some potential pitfalls to consider.
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Tips to Help Preserve Your Inheritance
It’s important for heirs to consider how a windfall might be used to strengthen their finances now and over the long term.
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Life Insurance Might Help During Turbulent Economic Times
During periods of economic uncertainty and stock market volatility, life insurance may be a useful tool to consider.
Calculators
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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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Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.
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College Funding
Use this calculator to estimate the cost of your child’s education, based on the variables you input.
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Required Minimum Distributions
Estimate the annual required distribution from your traditional IRA or former employer's retirement plan after you turn age 73.