Thomas Brazill

Create Your Future Today.
Preserve What You Have Already Built.


It is never too late to plan for your future. But many people put it off because it seems such a daunting task. There are too many choices and who can I trust to guide me? When planning is done right, it can be exciting and empowering. With the help of a skilled advisor who is interested in your specific needs and knowledgeable about all of the choices, you direct your own destiny.

Protecting your current assets is also easier than you think. We're not just talking about dollars and cents here. We're talking about safekeeping not only your home and possessions but also the people in your life with whom you wish to share your future and your legacy.

Thomas Brazill is an Investment Advisor Representative who specializes in assisting people just like you in designing their preferred lifestyle. Take a look at the products and services our firm provides and call us for a free, no-obligation consultation today!

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Long-Term Care Self Insurance

Will you be able to afford nursing home care?

Lease Interest

What's the interest rate on the lease you're considering?

Taxable Equivalent Yield

Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.

Retirement Portfolio Lifespan

How Long Will Your Funds Last?

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Rising Popularity of Roth IRA as Retirement Vehicle

Investment in the Roth IRA has been growing dramatically. Fueling the growth of this popular investment vehicle are tax-free distributions in retirement and no mandatory withdrawals due to age. Compare the trade-offs of Roth IRAs with traditional IRAs, including eligibility limitations, annual contribution limits, and withdrawal considerations.

Building a Business Versus Building Wealth

The market for small businesses has been less than ideal over the past few years. Thus a business owner's efforts to build a successful business may not always translate to an increase in personal wealth. One way to insulate a business owner's personal financial situation from the fluctuating small-business market is by investing outside the company.

Settling on a Salary

As a company's profit situation improves, business owners may be in a position to decide whether to take home a larger salary or use more of the proceeds to invest for the future. This article discusses the possibility of choosing a business-owner salary that allows for other benefits, such as building the business, saving more for retirement, and adding employee benefits.

Tracking the Rise of Target-Date Funds

Investments in target-date funds have grown during the last decade. They are often the default choice in employer-sponsored retirement plans and viewed favorably by some investors for their helpful approach to asset allocation. This article explains the advantages and disadvantages of these funds and cautions potential investors about several common misconceptions.

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February 09, 2012 @ 08:25 PM

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