Key Themes
Core Philosophies

Here you will find articles giving you insight into the core thinking and philosophy behind  
RWTA's advisory practices and the key concepts behind the recommendations.
Bolded Items
- mean resource is being updated.

 

Life Planning

Challenges to Retirement Planning

  • Introduction to key issues and obstacles to retirement
Values Based Planning
(ask us about borrowing this book)
  • The Art of Creating an Inspired Financial Plan- 
  • Planning based on the values most important to you
  • How to tell if you need a planner and how to select one if so
Financial Wellness
(ask us to send you booklet)
  • Goal Link -  goal based planning.  
    Going beyond financial and investment planning.
Heritage Planning
(fax, email or call for desired reports)
  • What Keeps You Up at Night?  Topics checklist.
    Information Sheets on many topics.
Why a CFP?
  • Why would you consider a professional advisor?

 

Investment and Taxes

Building a Successful Investment Strategy 
 
Brainshark audio/video presentation of our key investment principles methodology and approach
 you might need to hit [home] tab upon completion.
Non-Market Correlated Assets These assets can give you diversification vs. market assets as well as high current income.  Real Estate and Futures. (being replaced)
Evaluating Risk Discussion of determining risk tolerance
Market Volatility

The Institutional Approach
 

PowerPoint presentation - investment principles - asset allocation, asset classes, timing, recessions and recoveries. (being replaced) 
How and Why Institutional Investors often obtain more consistent results and how we can make these same methods available to you
Modern Portfolio Theory Key research and ideas supporting RWTA's investment management approach. Strategic vs. Tactical.
Living Benefit Guarantees Equity (stock based) investment with a "safety net" - general description and example of types of guarantees available. (being replaced)
Tax Deferred Investments Tax-deferral and the Strength of Variable Annuities. Death Benefit and Living Benefit Guarantees. (being replaced)

Powerpoint Presentations may take a few moments to download - please be patient.

Estate and Insurance

Long Term Care What is it and why is it so important? (being replaced)
The Right Insurance Decisions Picking the right company, insurance type and important tax effects of using the correct owner. (being replaced)
Estate Planning Key estate planning tools to know about.  Living Trusts