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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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Irrevocable life insurance trusts can be important tools that may accomplish a number of estate objectives.
Putting a Price Tag On Your Health
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Financial Planning for Divorce
Tap into one of the most important members of your "divorce team".
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Understand how SECURE Act 2.0 affects RMDs and how using a QCD can possibly benefit both taxes and charitable goals.
Red Flags for Tax Auditors
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Critical Estate Documents
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Data Breach: Your Security To-Do List
This article provides a checklist of steps to take if you experience a data breach.
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Federal Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Estimate your potential federal capital gains tax liability on the sale of an asset.
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.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.
How Compound Interest Works
Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
Annuity Comparison
Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.
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Choosing a Mortgage
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The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
When Do You Need a Will?
When do you need a will? The answer is easy: Right Now.