Forging a Path Together
At Ferguson Financial Advisors & Ferguson Financial Group, LLC, we're independent, so we can help you develop your custom financial strategy from a broad array of products, services and approaches. Whether you're in retirement or nearing retirement, we can help you meet your unique financial needs.
We know that the biggest concern retirees have is running out of money in retirement.
Preparing for retirement should create excitement, not concern.
That’s why we’ve developed our GPSPath to Retirement
... A guided plan ‘Simplifying the Retirement Journey’.
As with all our endeavors, it begins with a simple conversation.
We'll meet with you to discuss your central concerns and your current retirement needs, wants and wishes. Our aim is to align your financial resources with these objectives, taking into account any potential risks that could impact your ideal retirement. Additionally, we will conduct this review annually to ensure your financial plan remains relevant and adaptive to both your personal circumstances and broader global changes.
GROW
Prepare for retirement by putting your hard-earned assets to work.
How?
Retirement Income Strategies
Wealth Management
Annuities
Investments
IRA/401(k) Rollovers
PRESERVE
Protect the assets that can help you live the retirement you’ve always imagined.
How?
Asset Protection Strategies
Life Insurance
Tax-Efficient Strategies
Long-Term Care Strategies
GIVE
Provide for the people and causes you care about the most.
How?
IRA Legacy Planning
Qualified Charitable Distribution
We can also refer you to professionals who provide the following services:
Trusts Probate Charitable Giving Estate Planning Tax Planning
5 Key Areas of GPSPath to Retirement
Guiding You On Your Path
Income Planning
We will assess your present and projected income and expenses to confirm their sustainability for your lifestyle. Subsequently, we will verify that your Social Security and pension choices are optimized, plan for the premature death of a spouse, account for inflation, and address other essential factors for your income strategy.
Explore 10 Topics that can help you prepare for your financial future.
Download our guide “Your Retirement Income Planning CHECKLIST”
Additional downloadable guide “Will Your Money Last As Long As You Do?” and “The ABCs of Protected Retirement Income”
Investment Planning
Based on your risk tolerance, investment timeline, and goals, we'll construct a portfolio tailored specifically for you. We steer clear of one-size-fits-all approaches. Our range of portfolio strategies and investment options are designed to create cost-effective and high-quality portfolios for our clients.
Much like the weather, the stock market goes through periods of highs and lows. Some days may be bright and sunny, while others can be quite gloomy. This is why maintaining perspective during market corrections is crucial.
Download our Guide “Understanding Market Corrections.”
Investments keeping you up at night?
Find out in 5 minutes.
Capture your risk tolerance and see if your portfolio fits you.
Tax Planning
We will collaborate with you and your tax advisor to devise strategies that reduce the taxes you pay throughout your life and when transferring your wealth to future generations. This is often achievable through tax diversification and efficient tax management of your investments.
Download our Guide “Are You Paying Too Much In Taxes in Retirement?”
Additional downloadable guide “Take Charge of Your Taxes – Knowledge you Need for Proactive Planning”
A Retirement Income Analysis can assist in mitigating the impact of taxes during retirement. As part of the planning process, we will run an analysis for you.
Healthcare Planning (MEDICARE)
Navigating the healthcare system can be daunting. Whether you're planning to retire before Medicare eligibility, are currently enrolled in Medicare, or are worried about the expenses of long-term care, we dedicate time to make sure you understand your choices and develop a plan that aligns with your health needs and financial situation.
Understanding the basics of Medicare can be challenging, as navigating through it may seem confusing and overwhelming. We are here to assist you in comprehending how Medicare functions and in identifying the plan that best suits your needs.
Download our Guide “Understanding Medicare – Know your options and cost”
Legacy & Estate Planning
It's important to get your affairs in order. Collaborating with local estate planning attorneys, we can help reduce potential complications should you become incapacitated or pass away unexpectedly. We can also assist in maximizing the inheritance for your loved ones, ensure control over asset distribution, and minimize the taxes that are paid.
Outline your wishes with an Estate Plan. Communicating your values and goals today can help your loved ones through tomorrow.
Download our Guide “The Greatest Gift”
Supporting Resources
Timely Market & Retirement Planning Tips
We create strategies that are tailored to your needs and goals.
Webinars & Education Workshops
Years of experience have prepared us to guide you through your life transitions.
