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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

What does a healthy relationship with money look like?

What does a healthy relationship with money look like?

Insurance isn’t always top of mind, but it can help protect you and give you confidence, so you can focus on your life.

5 tips to ease financial stress

5 tips to ease financial stress

Financial stress is not limited to those living below the poverty line. It's a real issue for many.

Protecting Your Business from the Loss of a Key Person

Protecting Your Business from the Loss of a Key Person

Business owners may be able to protect themselves from the financial consequences of losing a key employee.

 

Women on the Rise

Explore the growing influence women wield over the economy with this handy infographic.

Talking to your kids about money

Here are some practical tips for teaching your kids how to build a confident financial future

A Brief Guide To Condo Insurance

Important items to consider when purchasing condo insurance.

Why financial planning should be a family affair

Financial planning with your whole family can allow you to create, manage, and transfer wealth to benefit everyone

Financial well-being for everyone: Income protection

Disability insurance can be more affordable than you think.

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.

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When Do You Need a Will?

When do you need a will? The answer is easy: Right Now.

18 Years Worth of Days

The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?

It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times

All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.

The Rule of 72

Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.

Timing Your Retirement

This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.

The Power of Compound Interest

Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.

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