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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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Investing with Your Heart
For some, the social impact of investing is just as important as the return, perhaps more important.
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Buying Auto Insurance For Teen Drivers
Tips on insuring your teen driver.
Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs)
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Navigating Retirement Pitfalls
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Money Myth: You Can’t Bounce Back from Retirement Setbacks
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Rollover Unused 529 Funds to a Roth IRA
The SECURE Act 2.0 created a provision that allows unused funds from a 529 college savings account to rollover to a Roth IRA.
Don’t Be Your Own Worst Enemy
Emotional biases can adversely impact financial decision making. Here’s a few to be mindful of.
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Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.
How Can I Save a Million Dollars?
See what it takes in monthly contributions and time to reach a million-dollar savings goal.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
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Bull and Bear Go To Market
Learn about the difference between bulls and bears—markets, that is!
Forecast
This short video helps explain why markets can be as unpredictable as the weather.
Behavioral Finance
An amusing and whimsical look at behavioral finance best practices for investors.
Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now
Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now.
It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup
It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial professional about changes in your situation.
Finding the Balance
The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.