Month: March 2022

69. Q&A on Financial Planning

69. Q&A on Financial Planning

If you are just starting your financial planning or preparing for retirement, there are always questions on what to do and how to prepare your financial future.

In this episode, Royal Standley answers some of the financial planning questions sent in by you. He dives into some of the uncertainties clients feel during the financial planning process to help you live a relaxing retirement.

Royal discusses:

  • When you should involve a financial advisor
  • How to utilize FINRA’s BrokerCheck when finding the best advisor for you
  • The difference between Roth IRAs and traditional IRAs
  • The basics of retirement planning
  • And more

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Advisory Services offered through Oregon Pacific Financial Advisors, Inc. Securities offered through United Planners Financial Services of America, Member FINRA / SIPC. Oregon Pacific Financial Advisors, Inc., and United Planners Financial Services are independent companies.

Withdrawals from a Traditional IRA prior to age 59 ½ will be subject to ordinary income tax and may also incur a 10% penalty tax unless an exception applies.

Contributions to a Roth IRA are subject to income limitations. You may take nontaxable withdrawals from a Roth IRA if you are at least 59 ½ and the account has been held at least 5 years. Otherwise, earnings withdrawn may be subject to ordinary income tax and a 10% penalty.

68. Strategies for Liquid Assets

68. Strategies for Liquid Assets

Everyone wants to earn money without breaking a sweat when it comes to investing.

In this episode, Royal Standley discusses some strategies for liquid assets, how they can benefit you and what they can accomplish even while you’re sleeping. He also reveals how the difference between mutual funds and ETFs impact your investment decisions based on your personal goals.

Royal discusses:

  • The three groups of goals to guide your investments
  • How different types of investments can be leveraged to reach your goals
  • The difference between mutual funds and ETFs
  • How tax evaluations impact your investment decisions
  • And more

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Advisory Services offered through Oregon Pacific Financial Advisors, Inc. Securities offered through United Planners Financial Services of America, Member FINRA / SIPC. Oregon Pacific Financial Advisors, Inc., and United Planners Financial Services are independent companies.

All guarantees are based on claims paying ability of the issuer.

Before investing in a Mutual Fund or ETF, investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses.  This and other important information is contained in the summary prospectus (if available) and prospectus, which can be obtained from your financial professional.  These documents should be read carefully before investing.