Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC

The new December 2011 Market Insights newsletter is now posted under the "About Us" tab.   

We desire to be a beacon in your financial watchtower by directing your portfolio and helping weather economic changes as they occur.  

It is our ongoing goal to provide wealth management that leads to lasting relationships based on trust, integrity, and superior client service.

 Welcome to our Web site, where you'll find a wealth of information about our capabilities and how we can help you reach your financial goals. In addition, our site offers a wide variety of useful information, including calculators, articles, a portfolio tracker, and more.

We hope your visit will help you understand the opportunities and potential rewards that become available when you take a proactive approach to your personal financial situation. We created this Web site to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind investing, retirement, estate planning, and wealth preservation. Most importantly, we hope you see the value of working with us to pursue your financial goals. We're here to help educate you about the basic concepts of investment planning, to help you learn more about who we are, and to give you fast, easy access to market performance and data.

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Calculators

Risk Tolerance

This calculator is designed to help you clarify your comfort level with investment risk.

Personal Inflation Rate

Is your personal inflation rate higher or lower than the CPI?

Car Affordability

How much can you afford to pay for a car?

Required Minimum Distributions

Estimate the annual required distribution from your traditional IRA or former employer's retirement plan after you turn age 70.

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Newsletters

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.

Protecting What May Be Your Most Valuable Asset

Statistics indicate 43% of 40-year-olds will suffer at least one long-term disability (lasting 90 days or longer) before age 65. Disability income insurance could help protect your most valuable asset: your ability to earn an income.

HOT TOPIC: Eye on Japan's Recovery Within a Recovery

Japan’s economy hasn’t been on solid ground since the 1990s, but now it must grapple with rebuilding after an earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear accident that have caused economic losses expected to surpass $300 billion. What is the outlook for Japan and the effects the nation's disasters could have on the world economy and financial markets?

For Better, For Worse: Communicating About Retirement

A recent study indicates that couples are not communicating clearly about retirement goals and strategies, even as they approach retirement age. This article offers suggestions to open a dialogue and encourages couples to discuss their retirement needs and desires with each other and with their financial advisor.

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