Welcome
For years our firm has been providing quality, personalized financial guidance to local individuals and businesses. Our expertise ranges from basic personal & corporate tax management and accounting services to more in-depth services such as bookkeeping, financial statements & IRS representation. We can also help with retirement planning, investing, as well as college planning while providing ongoing financial guidance and support to our clients. We can set up and manage IRA's, 529 plans or transfer inactive 401k plans into a portfolio that's managed consistently with your retirement goals.
Deana M. McGovern, CPA
Helpful Content
The Five Basics of Financial Literacy
How literate are you when it comes to your finances? Brush up with these five basics.
Six Most Overlooked Tax Deductions
Six overlooked tax deductions to help manage your tax bill.
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
Social Security: The $64,000 Question
One of the most common questions people ask about Social Security is when they should start taking benefits.
How Financial Advisors Are Compensated
Read this overview to learn how financial advisors are compensated.
What Is an Annuity?
Annuities are versatile tools that can help you save for retirement and generate income in retirement.
How Does Your Credit Score Compare?
Have you ever wondered how your credit score compares to the rest of the country? Take a look and see.
New Trends Redefine Travel
The latest trends in travel reflect a rich menu of exciting new possibilities.
Changing Unhealthy Behaviors
Five phases to changing unhealthy behaviors.
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What Is My Risk Tolerance?
This questionnaire will help determine your tolerance for investment risk.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
With a few simple inputs you can estimate how much of a mortgage you may be able to obtain.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
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Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
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What Smart Investors Know
Smart investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
Ready for Retirement?
Are you ready for retirement? Here are five words you should consider.
Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.