Welcome to Smith, Frank & Partners
Our mission is to analyze our client’s complex financial landscape and provide customized solutions that will help advance them toward accomplishing their financial goals. We focus on C-Level executives, entrepreneurs, and other professionals who require highly specialized financial and advisory services. Our services include personal financial planning, wealth management, and risk management. Each division of Smith, Frank & Partners specializes in a specific financial discipline and works as a team to help achieve your financial objectives.
Financial Planning
Our advisors develop comprehensive strategies for clients that allow them to make informed financial decisions.
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Investment Management
We specialize in tailoring investment strategies to fit our client's current situation while identifying future opportunities.
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Risk Management
We assist clients in developing a plan in the event that they live longer than expected, die too soon, or get sick or hurt and have a loss of income.
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Building Your Financial Independence
We provide personalized and thoughtful guidance to assist clients in helping achieve their financial goals and the tools necessary to make informed decisions to preserve their financial future. We create a detailed financial blueprint and act as a personal CFO working closely with our clients to understand their unique situation and goals, helping them work through the obstacles that may stand in the way of building their financial future.
As their financial architect, we help maintain a balance between sustaining their lifestyle and leaving a legacy. Our clients take comfort knowing that we have the experience necessary to put their personalized plan in place and the expertise to guide them.
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White Elephant Inheritance
This article deals with how one might deal with a burdensome inheritance.
Medicare Advantage 101
Overview of Medicare Advantage, what’s in them, special rules, and more.
Helpful Retirement Strategies for Women
Learn how to address the challenges that women face when planning for retirement.
The Value of Insuring Against Life’s Risks
Building wealth requires protection from the forces of wealth destruction.
IRA Withdrawals that Escape the 10% Tax Penalty
The list of IRA withdrawals that may be taken without incurring a 10% early penalty has grown.
Immediate vs. Deferred Annuities
Looking forward to retirement? It's critical to understand the difference between immediate and deferred annuities.
Emotional vs. Strategic Decisions
Information vs. instinct. Are your choices based on evidence of emotion?
Countdown to College
Preparing for college means setting goals, staying focused, and tackling a few key milestones along the way.
Making Sense of HSAs and FSAs
How HSAs and FSAs might help your household.
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Rent vs Buy Calculator
Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.
What Rate Would I Need to Earn on My Savings?
Work backwards from your savings goal to find the rate of return you'd need to get there.
How Much Do I Need To Retire?
How much is enough to retire? It depends on your lifestyle, timeline, and more. Use this calculator to get a personalized est
Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare how the same contribution grows differently in taxable versus tax-deferred accounts.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
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The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous
Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy?
Bull and Bear Go To Market
Learn about the difference between bulls and bears—markets, that is!
Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now
Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.