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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
IRA Withdrawals that Escape the 10% Tax Penalty
The list of IRA withdrawals that may be taken without incurring a 10% early penalty has grown.
Universal Life Insurance
Universal life insurance is permanent insurance with a flexible premium. Here's how it works.
9 Facts About Social Security
There are things about Social Security that might surprise you.
The Pre-Retirement Checklist
This checklist can give you a quick snapshot of how prepared you are.
A Living Trust Primer
Living trusts are popular, but their appropriateness will depend upon your individual needs and objectives.
Do Your Kids Know The Value of a Silver Spoon?
You taught them how to read and how to ride a bike, but have you taught your children how to manage money?
The History of Currency
Currency has been around for a long time. Here’s a quick history lesson.
Understanding the Alternate Valuation Date
Executors can value the estate on the date of death, or on its six-month anniversary —the “Alternate Valuation Date."
Caring for Aging Parents
As our nation ages, many Americans are turning their attention to caring for aging parents.
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Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
What Is My Life Expectancy?
Estimate how many years you may need retirement assets or how long to provide income to a surviving spouse or children.
Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
Contributing to an IRA?
Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
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An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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Safeguard Your Digital Estate
If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?
Don't Buy The Hype
There are a lot of misconceptions about Social Security. Here’s the truth about three of them.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are hundreds of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
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?
Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.