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by Dr. William “Marty” Martin Seasons come and go. In most places, the weather changes throughout the year. Engaging with nature reminds us of the rhythms
by Dr. William “Marty” Martin Seasons come and go. In most places, the weather changes throughout the year. Engaging with nature reminds us of the rhythms
by Dr. William “Marty” Martin “Oh, how I wish I had more time.” “You can’t go around wasting your time.” “I was so engaged that I
by Andrew Sivertsen, CFP® For many of us, the topic of longevity isn’t something about which we spend a lot of time thinking. We all hope
The Planning Center’s Founder, CEO and Partner Marty Kurtz, CFP®, featured in the Quad City Times discussing year-end planning for charitable giving with Sarah Ritter. Read the
By Matthew Sivertsen, CFP® Being stewards of the growth of our “net worth” combines many elements. One of the main challenges can be our tendency to
by Dr. William “Marty” Martin For many, celebrating the New Year means making resolutions. As January fades away, so, too, do our actions regarding our commitments
by Michelle Maton, CFP® Spending this holiday season is estimated to run up to $1 trillion (yes, that is trillion with 12 zeros). We will spend
by Matt Sivertsen, CFP® Reflecting back on the year 2004, I was one year into working at The Planning Center. I had just started working on
by Dr. William “Marty” Martin Reflect on the days when you had more than enough money to pay your bills. Now picture yourself just squeezing by
by Michelle Maton, CFP® & Rob Baner, CPA It is the biggest tax overall in nearly a generation. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017
by Dr. William “Marty” Martin Life is lived in the present. Though memories take us back to the past, so do lessons learned from good and
By Cicily Maton, Retired Sr. Financial Planner Cicily Maton has retired, however, Michelle Maton CFP®, EA, CeFT® Sr. Financial Planner and Andy Baxley CFP®, CIMA®, CeFT® Sr. Financial Planner carry
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ALASKA
310 K Street
Suite 405
Anchorage, AK 99501
CHICAGO
303 West Erie Street
Suite 311
Chicago, IL 60654
FRESNO
7055 N Maple Ave
Suite 108
Fresno, CA 93720
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1521 Washington Ave.
Suite B
New Orleans, LA 70115
QUAD CITIES
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Moline, Illinois 61265
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800 N Washington Ave.
Suite 701
Minneapolis, MN 55401
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Iowa City, IA 52240
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