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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

Social Security Benefits: How Much Will I Receive

Social Security Benefits: How Much Will I Receive

Calculating your potential Social Security benefit is a three-step process.

9 surprising retirement facts

9 surprising retirement facts

Retirement offers the promise of relaxation, but it can deliver challenges to physical, mental, and financial health

5 smart ways to spend your tax refund

5 smart ways to spend your tax refund

Make these savvy money moves with your refund today so you can treat yourself in the future.

 

5 smart ways to spend your tax refund

Make these savvy money moves with your refund today so you can treat yourself in the future.

Teen Drinking and Your Liability

Drinking may be a “rite of passage” for teens, but when it occurs in your home you may be held responsible for their actions.

Couples: How to choose between 2 insurance plans

Tips for working couples comparing employer benefits and choosing insurance, coverage, and financial protections.

9 surprising retirement facts

Retirement offers the promise of relaxation, but it can deliver challenges to physical, mental, and financial health

A Checklist for When a Spouse or Parent Passes

An overview of some fundamental steps when a loved one passes.

Do you speak finance? The acronyms you should know

The more financial terms you understand, the easier it can be to make smart financial decisions.

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Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

Working With A Financial Professional

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

What Smart Investors Know

Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.

Timing Your Retirement

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

4 Elements of an Estate Strategy

Learn about the importance of having an estate strategy in this helpful and informative video.

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.

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