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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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Understanding Qualified Charitable Distributions
Use this handy, informative article to help your clients understand Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs).
Estate Planning: Grow & Preserve Your Wealth
Preserve your lifestyle, legacy, and assets with estate planning and risk strategies built for high-net-worth households.
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Social Security: Five Facts You Need to Know
Here are five facts about Social Security that are important to keep in mind.
Personal Finance Tips for Military Families
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Use the Rule of 72 to estimate how long it takes your money to double at a given rate.
Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
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See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
How Compound Interest Works
Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.
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RE: Retirement
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Global and International Funds
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