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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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Personal Finance Tips for Military Families
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See what it takes in monthly contributions and time to reach a million-dollar savings goal.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare how the same contribution grows differently in taxable versus tax-deferred accounts.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.
Rent vs Buy Calculator
Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.
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Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
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What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
Bursting the Bubble
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The Richest Man in Babylon
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Keeping Up with the Joneses
Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?