Your Financial Future
Today’s economic environment presents many challenges. But along with these challenges comes opportunities and potential rewards for those who can identify long-term trends.
Whether you’re facing retirement—or looking to better understand certain investment ideas—we can help you address your most pressing money questions.
Our first priority is your overall financial success. We want to learn more about your personal situation, identify your dreams and goals, and understand your tolerance for risk. Long-term relationships that encourage open and honest communication have been the cornerstone of my foundation of success.
Our site is filled with educational videos, articles, presentations, and calculators designed to help you learn more about the world of personal finance. As you search my website, send me a note regarding any questions you may have about any particular investment concepts or products. We'll get back to you quickly with a thoughtful answer.
Investment services are offered by Gary T. Mott through his affiliation with Avantax
Helpful Content
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.
Practical Moves to Safeguard Your Financial Progress
Explore these strategies to help protect your purchasing power in a world of rising costs.
When Heirs are Imperfect
The money problems or bad lifestyle habits of adult children could lead to the squandering of any inheritance they receive.
Saving Early & Letting Time Work For You
The earlier you start pursuing financial goals, the better your outcome may be.
The Business Cycle
Understanding the economy's cycles can help put current business conditions in better perspective.
Practical Moves to Safeguard Your Financial Progress
Explore these strategies to help protect your purchasing power in a world of rising costs.
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.
A Primer on Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts
Irrevocable life insurance trusts can be important tools that may accomplish a number of estate objectives.
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Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You
See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Compare different mortgage term lengths side by side to find the option that fits your budget.
Student Loan Refinance Calculator
Compare your current student loan terms to a potential refinance to see if it makes sense.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
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Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.
Timing Your Retirement
This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.
What You Need to Know About Social Security
Every so often, you'll hear about Social Security benefits running out. But is there truth to the fears, or is it all hype?
Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?
Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.
When Special Care Is Needed: The Special Needs Trust
A special needs trust helps care for a special needs child when you’re gone.