Our Vision
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 we believe everyone should have access to a team of professionals that have experience and can help prevent you from potentially 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!
Helpful Content
Understanding the Alternate Valuation Date
Executors can value the estate on the date of death, or on its six-month anniversary —the “Alternate Valuation Date."
Insurance Needs Assessment: When You're Young and Single
Even if you’re young and single, you should still consider protecting yourself.
The Wild West of Data Theft
Learn about cyber liability insurance in this entertaining video.
Retirement Road Trip
Discover how to build a retirement plan that guarantees income no matter how long you live.
A Brief History of Estate Taxes
Federal estate taxes have long since been a lucrative source of funding for the federal government.
Ways to Supplement Your Medicare Coverage
There are numerous ways to supplement your Medicare insurance coverage. This article helps you explore your options.
How Solid is Your Offensive Line?
As quarterback of your life, here’s a fun way to think about protecting your financial future.
Paying Tax Later Doesn't Always Mean Paying Less
401(k) savings are taxed as ordinary income when funds are withdrawn.
Universal Life Insurance
Universal life insurance is permanent insurance with a flexible premium. Here's how it works.
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Saving for College
This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Impact of Taxes and Inflation
Estimate the potential impact taxes and inflation can have on the purchasing power of an investment.
What Is My Current Net Worth?
Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
This calculator estimates how much life insurance you would need to meet your family's needs if you were to die prematurely.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
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Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
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The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
Behavioral Finance
An amusing and whimsical look at behavioral finance best practices for investors.
Coaches
Coaches have helped you your whole life, in ways big and small. We’d like to be one of them.
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.