Waddell & Reed

Investing. With a Plan.

Our group of Financial Advisors bring passion to the financial planning process. With our focus on the unique goals, needs and objectives of our clients, we are committed to the tailoring of the planning process.
 
Ultimately, our goal is to combine all of our resources – a personalized and comprehensive approach to your individual situation, the knowledge and insight of our in-house staff of experienced professionals, and a broad array of investment and insurance products – to help you work toward achieving your goals.
 
The synergy of our approach – providing clients high-quality financial products in a personalized financial plan – is the key to our continuing success.
Calculators

Retirement Plan Early Distribution

Estimate how much would remain after paying income taxes and penalties if you took an early distribution from a retirement plan.

Mortgage Refinancing

Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.

Federal Income Tax

This calculator can help you estimate your annual federal income tax liability.

Long-Term Care Self Insurance

Will you be able to afford nursing home care?

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Newsletters

Making Money Market Funds Work for You

Some investors turn to money market funds when they are concerned about market volatility. Although money market funds may carry less risk than stocks, investing in them as a reaction to market volatility also carries the risk of missing out on potential gains when the market begins to recover.

Roth IRA Conversion Mistakes Can Be Costly

One popular way to fund a Roth IRA is by transferring assets from a traditional IRA or an employer-sponsored retirement plan. This type of transaction, called a Roth IRA conversion, is simple in theory but can be complicated in practice. If you make certain mistakes, you could lose some key advantages.

Why Realistic Expectations May Be Great

Although positive thinking can be powerful, there's a fine line between optimism and unrealistic expectations. There are possible pitfalls when overestimating how a portfolio will perform.

HOT TOPIC: Are Housing Troubles Standing in the Way of Growth?

In the wake of past recessions, the housing industry provided a meaningful economic boost. This time around, the pace of the recovery has been more sluggish than expected, and ongoing weakness in the housing sector may be to blame.

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