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Rick Farrar is part of Cetera Advisors 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 established 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.
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Critical Estate Documents
Sound estate management includes creating financial and healthcare documents. Here's an inside look.
Consider Keeping Your Life Insurance When You Retire
Reasons to retain your coverage into your retirement years.
What If Your Kids Decide Against College?
Rising college costs prompt students to seek alternatives; 529 account funds can be used for other education options.
Tax Strategies to Help Maximize Returns and Minimize Burdens
Looking to reduce your tax burden? Learn tax-efficient investment strategies that could help you keep more of your money.
Why Medicare Should Be Part of Your Retirement Strategy
How Medicare can address health care needs in your retirement strategy.
Keeping Good Records is Good Business
Maintaining good records for your business not only helps to meet your tax and legal obligations, but it can save you money.
How Boomers and Millennials Differ
The YOLO Economy is a focus on experiences over material possessions, prompting Boomers to consider a similar mindset.
How to Make the Tax Code Work for You
When you take the time to learn more about how it works, you may be able to put the tax code to work for you.
Systematic Withdrawals in Retirement
Taking regular, periodic withdrawals during retirement can be quite problematic.
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Credit Card Payoff
Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.
Rent vs Buy Calculator
Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
The Power of Interest - How Long Will it take My Money to Do
Use the Rule of 72 to estimate how long it takes your money to double at a given rate.
What Rate Would I Need to Earn on My Savings?
Work backwards from your savings goal to find the rate of return you'd need to get there.
Federal Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Estimate your potential federal capital gains tax liability on the sale of an asset.
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Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now
Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
Making Your Tax Bracket Work
Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?