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We deliver peace of mind by executing holistic wealth management, investment consulting, and providing unbiased advice on employer-sponsored retirement plans.
Uniting and Advancing Your Financial World
Since 1985, Universal Advisory Services has helped affluent investors build true confidence in their financial future. As a premier, fee-only wealth management firm, we empower successful individuals and families to make smart decisions about their money and take charge of their financial lives.
For over 30 years, our advisors have united their individual expertise to form a truly dynamic collective. Through our team-based approach to wealth management, we craft comprehensive strategies that secure all areas of your financial situation. Serving as you and your family’s Chief Financial Officer, we work diligently to help you avoid investment mistakes and guide you towards your goals. As your strategic partner, we remain dedicated to simplifying the complexities of the financial world so you can focus on the things that matter most.
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Determining the value of your estate, or for someone who has passed away, can be a complex undertaking.
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This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
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Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.
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Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
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5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
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.
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
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.
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The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
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Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
Women and Retirement
Women must be ready to spend, on average, more years in retirement than men.
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot
There are a few things to consider when buying or leasing your next vehicle.