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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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Social Security Benefits: How Much Will I Receive
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Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments
See how switching to bi-weekly mortgage payments could reduce interest and shorten your loan.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Compare different mortgage term lengths side by side to find the option that fits your budget.
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See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.
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.
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Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.
Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro
Here are the top 5 things your team may want to hear.
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
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The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
How to Retire Early
Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.
Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.