Robert Dains was named a Five Star Wealth Manager by Connecticut Magazine, December, 2011
My Mission Statement:
“Preserving and building my clients’ wealth through planning and portfolio management.”
As a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Financial Planner, I am uniquely qualified to address all of your planning concerns. In addition to these certifications, I am a licensed insurance and investment professional. Affiliated with HD Vest Investment Services SM, I offer unbiased and objective advice without corporate demands on investment alternatives.
Email or call now to schedule a complimentary initial consultation to discuss your financial needs and concerns.
The best way to know the future is to plan it!
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Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
Inflation - Back to the Future
Even low inflation rates over an extended period of time can impact your finances in retirement.
The Pre-Retirement Checklist
This checklist can give you a quick snapshot of how prepared you are.
Traditional vs. Roth IRA
One or the other? Perhaps both traditional and Roth IRAs can play a part in your retirement plans.
Buying Auto Insurance For Teen Drivers
Tips on insuring your teen driver.
Money Draining Food Myths
These food myths will really put a drain on your wallet.
Pay Yourself First
It sounds simple, but paying yourself first can really pay off.
Planning for Special Needs Children
Planning for a special-needs child can be complicated, confusing, and even overwhelming.
Fallen Tree Damage—Who Pays?
Your liability for damages that occur when a tree on your property falls on your neighbor’s property is not clear cut.
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What's My Potential Estate Tax?
This calculator helps estimate your federal estate tax liability.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Saving for College
This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
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Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
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What Smart Investors Know
Smart investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
Safeguard Your Digital Estate
If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?
Can Election Results Predict the Market?
How do the markets usually react to elections? Was the 2016 election any different?
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
Coaches
Coaches have helped you your whole life, in ways big and small. We’d like to be one of them.
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?