Welcome to Lincoln Financial Advisors
Tom Kedzie CFP®, MBA
“People make better decisions with financial advisors.”
-Dr. Robert Shiller, Nobel Prize in Economics, Yale University
Your Financial Future
Today’s economic environment can present many challenges. But along with these challenges come opportunities for those who plan ahead. Whether you are years away from retirement- or in the midst of retirement- we can be of help to you!
We are a specialized group of professionals within Lincoln Financial Advisors, focusing on retirement planning. Our services address all facets of your retirement, including Medicare and Social Security optimization, investments, pensions, long term care, retirement income and estate planning.
On our website you will find valuable information for evaluating your current financial position and progress toward your retirement goals. There are educational videos, presentations, calculators and articles designed to help you learn more about managing your personal finances.
If you have other advisors, that’s great. We can work alongside them. Let us help you secure your financial future. For a complimentary retirement review, please call us today at (773) 380-8533.
Helpful Content
Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill
How long does a $20 bill last?
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
Put It in a Letter
A letter of instruction provides additional and more personal information regarding your estate.
A Living Trust Primer
Living trusts are popular, but their appropriateness will depend upon your individual needs and objectives.
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.
Changing Unhealthy Behaviors
Five phases to changing unhealthy behaviors.
To Catch a Thief
Having your identity stolen may result in financial loss plus the cost of trying to restore your good name.
Budgeting After a Divorce
Divorce is the second most stressful time in a person's life. Here's some tips to get through it.
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What Is My Risk Tolerance?
This questionnaire will help determine your tolerance for investment risk.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
Impact of Taxes and Inflation
Estimate the potential impact taxes and inflation can have on the purchasing power of an investment.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
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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.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
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Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’d love to help you prepare.
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
The Good Ship IPO
The seas of the market are constantly shifting. Whether the good ship IPO can set sail may depend heavily on the tides.
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.