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Mike Hartwig

(515) 971-5786

 
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Your Financial Future

Today’s economic environment presents many challenges. But along with these challenges comes opportunities and potential rewards for those who can identify long-term trends.

Whether you’re facing retirement—or looking to better understand certain investment ideas—we can help you address your most pressing money questions.

Our first priority is your overall financial success. We want to learn more about your personal situation, identify your dreams and goals, and understand your tolerance for risk. Long-term relationships that encourage open and honest communication have been the cornerstone of my foundation of success.

Our site is filled with educational videos, articles, presentations, and calculators designed to help you learn more about the world of personal finance. As you search our website, send me a note regarding any questions you may have about any particular investment concepts or products. I willl get back to you quickly with a thoughtful answer.

Helpful Content

Unexpected costs to plan for when you're adopting

Unexpected costs to plan for when you're adopting

Adopting a child can be a joyful, but it can also bring financial challenges. These tips can help you cope with the costs.

Why six figures might not mean what it used to

Why six figures might not mean what it used to

Rising costs are making six figures less of a success benchmark. Learn why income alone might not tell the full story.

Have you taken these key estate planning steps?

Have you taken these key estate planning steps?

To make sure your estate is in order and heirs are taken care of, be sure to have a will, living will, and life insurance.

 

Tips to protect your LLC

LLC's are a powerful way to segregate your personal assets from your business, but the protection is not limitless

7 easy ways to help you improve your finances

Take these seven simple actions to improve your finances this week

Women and Financial Strategies

Most women don’t shy away from the day-to-day financial decisions, but some may be leaving their future to chance.

Catch-Up Contributions

Workers 50+ may make contributions to their qualified retirement plans above the limits imposed on younger workers.

Three Key Questions to Answer Before Taking Social Security

When to start? Should I continue to work? How can I maximize my benefit?

Financial empowerment tips for women

Tips to help women become more confident in financial decision-making and set themselves up for a healthy financial future.

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From Boats to Brokers

From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.

Working With A Financial Professional

A financial professional is an invaluable resource to help you untangle the complexities of whatever life throws at you.

Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous

Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy?

Coaches

Coaches have helped you your whole life, in ways big and small. We'd like to be one of them.

A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit

Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.

The Fed and How It Got That Way

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

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