Welcome to Sage Financial Strategies
Investments, taxes, insurance, estate planning: the list of financial concerns and considerations facing you today is seemingly endless. And there are no easy answers.
I am in the business of helping my clients meet all their financial challenges. I do this by using a total wealth management approach. Each area is important individually, but managing them all collectively is one of the most important considerations in your overall financial success.
My approach can help you invest conservatively, reduce your exposure to taxes, meet your insurance needs and provides a plan to successfully transfer your wealth to your children and grandchildren. Among my financial offerings are:
- Managed asset plans - for professional fee-based portfolio management through LPL Financial
- College planning - long-term planning to ensure you're ready when your children are
- Retirement planning - to design an investment strategy to help you meet all of your retirement goals
- Investment portfolio analysis - to keep you informed of how your investments are performing, and to make adjustments as needed
- Annual portfolio review - to review your current holdings and help you make any necessary changes or adjustments
- Estate planning - for preservation of wealth from generation to generation
If this method of meeting your financial needs sounds appealing, I invite you to spend some time exploring this site. I also welcome the opportunity to hear from you. If you have questions about your financial situation, please do not hesitate to call or email me.

Newsletters
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HOT TOPIC: The Shutdown is Over: What Now?
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended on November 12, 2025. This article looks at the bill that ended the shutdown, issues that are unresolved, and estimates of the economic impact.
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Beneficiary Designations: Who Gets the Money?
It’s a good idea to regularly review beneficiary designations to be sure they are complete and reflect current wishes.
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Tips to Help Preserve Your Inheritance
It’s important for heirs to consider how a windfall might be used to strengthen their finances now and over the long term.
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Closed-End Funds May Offer Higher Income
Closed-end funds are considered to carry higher risk but may provide a higher income stream than traditional mutual funds holding similar securities.
Calculators
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Retirement Plan Early Distribution
Estimate how much would remain after paying income taxes and penalties if you took an early distribution from a retirement plan.
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Life Expectancy
Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.
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Impact of Inflation
Estimate the future cost of an item based on today’s prices and the rate of inflation you expect.
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Estate Taxes
Use this calculator to estimate the federal estate taxes that could be due on your estate after you die.


