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West Des Moines, IA 50266

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

Tax-efficient retirement strategies

Tax-efficient retirement strategies

Heading into retirement with confidence can be easier if your strategy includes steps to help mitigate taxes.

Financial wellness for everyone: Whole life insurance

Financial wellness for everyone: Whole life insurance

Whole life insurance is widely misunderstood but offers coverage that lasts a lifetime and rates that won’t increase

Safeguard Your Digital Estate

Safeguard Your Digital Estate

If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?

 

9 things to know in case you get sick or injured

Unexpected events like an injury or long-term illness can have a lasting impact on your finances

When Heirs are Imperfect

The money problems or bad lifestyle habits of adult children could lead to the squandering of any inheritance they receive.

Starting a Roth IRA for a Teen

This early financial decision could prove helpful over time.

A love story of financial well-being

Hear from Guardian clients Ed and Mary Ann - A love story of financial well-being

A Brief Guide To Condo Insurance

Important items to consider when purchasing condo insurance.

Key Money Moments: 4 Times You Should Talk to a Pro

Life happens fast, and your finances can take a backseat if you’re not careful. Is it time to check in with a financial professional? This infographic will help you examine your own financial situation and decide if it’s time to step up your financial game.

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The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing

It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.

From Boats to Brokers

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

A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit

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

How to Bake a Pie-R-A

Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?

Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job

This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.

Retirement Redefined

Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.

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