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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Strategies for Taking RMDs
This article provides an overview of rules, options, and strategies for taking required minimum distributions (RMDs).
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No More Groundhog Day for Your Finances: Time for a Financial Wellness Checkup
Financial habits can repeat themselves, month after month and year after year, until we consciously break the pattern.
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Is Your Dream Kitchen a Good Investment?
Considering the potential return on investment before taking on home improvement projects can help homeowners make cost-effective decisions.
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Moving to Another State? Consider These Tax Moves
Moving to a new state may have tax consequences that can follow you long after you settle in.
Calculators
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Credit Card Debt
How Long Will It Take to Pay my Balance?
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Roth IRA Conversion
This calculator can help you determine whether you should consider converting to a Roth IRA.
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Long-Term Care Self Insurance
Will you be able to afford nursing home care?
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Net Worth
A balance sheet summarizes your assets and liabilities and reveals your net worth.