Sagemark Consulting Private Wealth Services
Thank you for visiting our practice website. Whether you are a current client, were referred to us by a friend of the practice, or learned of our services through our presence in the community, we welcome you.
Rick Farrar is part of Sagemark Consulting Private Wealth Services*, a preeminent group of financial planners who have prodigious experience in providing wealth management, business continuity, and sophisticated wealth transfer strategies for some of the most affluent families in America. Located in Birmingham, AL, Rick and his team provide holistic financial planning and advice to business owners, executives, foundations and non-profit organizations.
With more than 50 years of combined experience in assisting clients to build and preserve their financial legacies, we can help you compose a future that is in harmony with your vision.
Our financial planning process revolves around you, your business and your family’s financial and lifestyle goals. Through a time tested and proven process, we provide you with the comprehensive advice you need to help you make the informed decisions that will secure your present and compose a legacy for the future.
*An internal Lincoln Financial Network organization of top planners
Helpful Content
Term vs. Permanent Life Insurance
When considering life insurance, it's important to understand your options.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall Street, the stock market has a long and storied history.
Critical Estate Documents
Sound estate management includes creating financial and healthcare documents. Here's an inside look.
Variable Universal Life Insurance
Variable Universal Life is permanent insurance in which the policyholder directs how premiums are invested.
What If You Get Audited?
The chances of an IRS audit aren't that high. And being audited does not necessarily imply that the IRS suspects wrongdoing.
Countering Counterfeit Currency
Combating counterfeiting remains core to preserving the integrity of the nation’s money.
Healthcare Costs in Retirement
Without a solid approach, health care expenses may add up quickly and potentially alter your spending.
Insuring Your Business With a Buy/Sell Agreement
It may help your business be better prepared in the event of the death of a principal or key employee.
Creative Ways to Motivate Your Employees
Five creative (and inexpensive) ideas for motivating your employees.
View all articles 
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
What Is My Risk Tolerance?
This questionnaire will help determine your tolerance for investment risk.
Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
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.
View all calculators
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.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
View all presentations
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot
There are a few things to consider when buying or leasing your next vehicle.
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.