Welcome to Von Colln Financial Group a comprehensive retirement planning firm that is dedicated to helping families protect and preserve their wealth in preparation for an independent, secure retirement.  We are committed to helping our clients plan for the future while living in the present.  We offer an individually focused approach to helping clients pursue their retirement goals and we believe in creating life long client relationships, NOT customers.

When it comes to retirement, there is nothing more intimidating than managing your own money; you just cannot afford mistakes.  That's why it is comforting to have access to a team of professionals that have so much experience and can help prevent you from making the BIG MISTAKES.  Our conservative approach to retirement planning covers the four main areas of concern for pre-retirees and retirees:  Investment Planning (creating an income stream to enjoy retirement), Tax Planning (keeping more of what you've worked so hard to build), Estate Planning (passing money to heirs) and Health Care concerns (long-term care).

We hope your visit will help you understand the opportunities and potential rewards that are available when you take a proactive approach to your personal financial situation. We have created this Web site to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind the retirement planning process. As you explore the site you’ll find a wealth of information in the form of newsletter articles, calculators, and research reports.  Most important, we hope you see the value of working with skilled professionals to pursue your financial goals.

We invite you to Experience our Commitment!
Calculators

Cost of Retirement

Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.

Impact of Inflation

Estimate the future cost of an item based on today’s prices and the rate of inflation you expect.

Retirement Portfolio Lifespan

How Long Will Your Funds Last?

Required Minimum Distributions

Estimate the annual required distribution from your traditional IRA or former employer's retirement plan after you turn age 70.

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Newsletters

HOT TOPIC: Could High Oil and Gas Prices Derail the Recovery?

Gas prices began the year higher than normal and increased sharply. The forecast is for prices to rise to record highs by summer. But it’s not just drivers who are feeling pain at the pump. This article will explain some possible reasons why gas prices have been rising and discuss the potential implications for consumers, businesses, and the broader U.S. economy.

Tax Changes for 2012

Mandatory annual inflation adjustments generally affect federal income tax brackets, retirement plan contribution limits, and estate tax exemption levels. Here are some of the major changes that could affect readers in 2012, with a table showing 2012 income thresholds for the six federal income tax brackets.

There’s Still Time to Catch Up

Worker confidence in affording a comfortable retirement fell to a record low in 2011, but investors aged 50 and older may be able to make up for lost time by maximizing contributions to retirement plans and taking advantage of catch-up contribution limits. The accompanying chart shows the potential difference in accumulation by taking advantage of catch-up contributions.

Preparing to Turn the Corner

What happens to a multiple-owner business when one of them chooses to retire or must leave suddenly for some other reason? Death, disability, divorce, & bankruptcy are just a few of the events that can affect one owner and threaten the future of the business. This article discusses the reasons why it may make sense for a small business to have a buy-sell agreement in place.

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