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Who We Are

We serve as a “personal CFO” for a select group of clients for whom we can make a large impact.

How We Work

Our time-tested consultative process begins with learning about all that is important to you.

What We Do

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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The Fed and How It Got That Way

Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.

Investments

You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.

TIPS for Inflation

If you are concerned about inflation and expect short-term interest rates may increase, TIPS could be worth considering.

What’s Your Investment IQ?

You make decisions for your portfolio, but how much do you really know about the products you buy? Try this quiz

Investing with Your Heart

For some, the social impact of investing is just as important as the return, perhaps more important.

You Would Rather Be...

Are you a thrill seeker, or content to relax in the backyard? Use this flowchart to find out more about your risk tolerance.

How Financial Professionals Are Compensated

Read this overview to learn how financial advisors are compensated.

Global vs. International: What’s The Difference?

International funds invest in non-U.S. markets, while global funds may invest in U.S. stocks alongside non-U.S. stocks.

Mutual Funds vs. ETFs

Exchange-traded funds have some things in common with mutual funds, but there are differences, too.

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What Is the Dividend Yield?

This calculator helps determine your pre-tax and after-tax dividend yield on a particular stock.

What Is My Risk Tolerance?

This questionnaire will help determine your tolerance for investment risk.

Impact of Taxes and Inflation

Estimate the potential impact taxes and inflation can have on the purchasing power of an investment.

Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings

Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.

Saving for College

This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.

How Compound Interest Works

Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.

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5 Smart Investing Principles

Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.

5 Smart Investing Strategies

There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives

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What Smart Investors Know

Smart investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.

Can Election Results Predict the Market?

How do the markets usually react to elections? Was the 2016 election any different?

Jane Bond: Decoding Diversification

Agent Jane Bond is on the case, discovering how bonds diversify a portfolio.

Events on Wall Street

Can successful investors predict changes in the markets? Some can but others miss the market’s signals.