Right Course Wealth Management

"Doing what's right for the client.   Each time, every time."

Our firm continues to grow with Nicholas Barthram becoming our newest associate. Jim, Teena, John, Bryan and Billie welcome Nick to our team and are excited about our ability to better serve our clients as our team grows. Learn more about Nick on our Associates page.

Savvy individuals hire experienced guides to navigate treacherous waters; they would never take the risk of going it alone. Steering through a maze of financial decisions can also call for the talent of skilled experts that understand how to mitigate devastating choices to achieve the goals and objectives people have worked so hard to achieve.

At Right Course we work with investors that comprehend the value of a financial professional -- professionals who lead the process of creating the vision, establishing clear goals, charting the right course, and arriving at the destination on schedule. And, almost as important as reaching one's destination, is the enjoyment of the journey. Often the time it takes to reach a port is over a span of months, even years. The voyage can be as triumphant as the final achievement. The question is, are you ready to go?

So whether your goals are accumulation, preservation, or transferring to loved ones, trust us to help you chart the right course. It takes objectiveness and time-earned wisdom to minimize costly short-term mistakes, yet recognize when to make mid-course alteration during turbulent times. We offer you guidance, experience, and a voice of reason to navigate throughout your dynamic voyage.

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Impact of Inflation

Estimate the future cost of an item based on today’s prices and the rate of inflation you expect.

Savings Accumulation

Estimate the future value of your current savings.

Roth IRA Conversion

This calculator can help you determine whether you should consider converting to a Roth IRA.

Life Insurance

How much life insurance would you need to produce a sufficient income stream for your family?

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Ways to Save More

About two out of three American workers are saving for retirement, but less than half are confident that they will save enough money to live comfortably during their retirement years. This article includes suggestions for readers to take small steps that could make a big difference when they are ready to retire.

HOT TOPIC: Why Watch the Employment Situation

Labor reports showed some signs of improvement in the second half of 2011. This article takes a closer look at the official reports that track employment, factors that held back job creation after the recession officially ended, and whether recent gains are enough to spark more robust growth.

Tips for Surviving the Estate Tax

The federal estate tax was reinstated retroactively to January 1, 2010, by the 2010 Tax Relief Act. However, the favorable provisions are scheduled to expire at the end of 2012, when estates exceeding $1 million could be subject to the federal levy.

There’s Still Time to Catch Up

Worker confidence in affording a comfortable retirement fell to a record low in 2011, but investors aged 50 and older may be able to make up for lost time by maximizing contributions to retirement plans and taking advantage of catch-up contribution limits. The accompanying chart shows the potential difference in accumulation by taking advantage of catch-up contributions.

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