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)
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.
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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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act Extends Tax Breaks for Small Businesses
Here are three important tax provisions from the OBBBA that should provide certainty and stability for small businesses.
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Keeping Cool in Volatile Markets
Overreacting to market movements or trying to “time the market” by guessing its future direction can create additional risk that could negatively affect long-term portfolio performance.
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Separately Managed Accounts: Tax-Efficiency and Tailored for You
With SMAs, investors have the flexibility to fine-tune their asset allocations for their own unique circumstances and better manage their tax liability.
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Understanding the “No Tax on Tips” Deduction
In 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act established a temporary federal tax deduction to help reduce the tax liability of certain tipped workers.
Calculators
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Lifetime Earnings
This calculator is designed to help you attach a dollar figure to your life’s work.
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Life Expectancy
Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.
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Mortgage Acceleration
This calculator can help you determine how soon you can pay off your mortgage.
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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.