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

What Our Kids Can Teach us About Saving Money
Would you guess that Millennials are effectively saving for retirement? Well, they are.

Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?

Global vs. International: What’s The Difference?
International funds invest in non-U.S. markets, while global funds may invest in U.S. stocks alongside non-U.S. stocks.
Test Your Life Insurance Knowledge
How much do you know about one of the most important tools you have to help protect your and your family’s financial future?
Insurance Needs Assessment: Married With Children
When you’re married and have children, insurance needs will be different.
Creative Ways to Motivate Your Employees
Five creative (and inexpensive) ideas for motivating your employees.
Orchestrating Your Retirement Accounts
Getting the instruments of your retirement to work in concert may go far in realizing the retirement you imagine.
All Muni Bonds Are Not Created Equal
Gaining a better understanding of municipal bonds makes more sense than ever.
What Is a 1035 Exchange?
1035 exchanges provide a way to trade-in an annuity contract or life insurance policy without triggering a tax liability.
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What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
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5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now
Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now.
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.
It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times
All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.
When Special Care Is Needed: The Special Needs Trust
A special needs trust helps care for a special needs child when you’re gone.