Navigating Uncertain Times
Recent weeks have seen some extraordinary moves in the financial markets, as the world reacts to the spread of COVID-19. Please know that we are closely monitoring current news and economic reports, and we are committed to supporting you through this season. Feel free to contact us any time, for any reason. We are here to help.
Welcome to
AGT Financial, llc
Welcome, I’m Alan Thompson, a financial advisor in the Atlanta Metropolitan area, located in Cumming, Georgia. I understand that individuals face unique challenges as they prepare for retirement. I can help take the mystery out of preparing for today and tomorrow. Whether your goal is preparing for retirement, saving for college or developing an estate strategy, my personalized service focuses on your needs, wants and financial goals and objectives.
AGT Financial has the experience to help you address your needs both today and for many years to come. I look forward to working with you through all stages of your life.
Helpful Content
Four Really Good Reasons to Invest
There are four very good reasons to start investing. Do you know what they are?
18 Years’ Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years, with many lasting even longer. Will you fill your post-retirement days with purpose?
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
And the Executor Is
The right executor may help ensure the distribution of your assets is done with as little upheaval as possible.
Volunteering in Retirement
For many, retirement includes contributing their time and talents to an organization in need.
Four Really Good Reasons to Invest
There are four very good reasons to start investing. Do you know what they are?
Eight Mistakes That Can Upend Your Retirement
There are common mistakes you can avoid when saving for retirement.
Pullbacks, Corrections, and Bear Markets
Clearing up confusion from the economic downturn following COVID-19 and how it might affect your financial strategy.
Keep Your Umbrella Handy
Umbrella liability can be a fairly inexpensive way to help shelter current assets and future income from the unexpected.
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Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
Saving for College
This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.
What Is My Current Net Worth?
Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
This calculator estimates how much life insurance you would need to meet your family's needs if you were to die prematurely.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
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Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
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It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times
All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
Preparing For the Ultimate Vacation
Make your retirement as exciting as your next vacation.
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations?