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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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The Great Debate Continues: Active vs. Passive
In investments, one great debate asks the question, “Active or Passive Investing: Which Is Better?”
Glossary of Scam Terms
A helpful glossary of current scams.
Retirement Is a Beginning
Key questions to answer when you are considering retirement.
Red Flags for Tax Auditors
Here are six flags that may make your tax return prime for an IRS audit.
Caring for Aging Parents
As our nation ages, many Americans are turning their attention to caring for aging parents.
How the Federal Reserve Works
Each day, the Fed is behind the scenes supporting the economy and providing services to the U.S. financial system.
Critical Estate Documents
Sound estate management includes creating financial and healthcare documents. Here's an inside look.
Preparing for the Expected
You can plan ahead to protect yourself and your family against the financial consequences of deteriorating health.
Types of Stock Market Analysis
Most stock market analysis falls into three broad groups: Fundamental, technical, and sentimental. Here’s a look at each.
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How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Compare different mortgage term lengths side by side to find the option that fits your budget.
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.
Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments
See how switching to bi-weekly mortgage payments could reduce interest and shorten your loan.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
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The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
When Special Care Is Needed: The Special Needs Trust
A special needs trust helps care for a special needs child when you’re gone.
Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.
Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?