Welcome to Vavro Financial
At some point or another, most people will face difficult financial questions and uncertainties. The search for sound answers and reliable information doesn't have to be frustrating. At Vavro Financial we help individuals, families, and closely-held businesses with asset protection, retirement planning, and wealth management strategies.
Objective Advice
As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, we have a fiduciary responsibility to always act in our client's best interests. Because we are independent, we represent many different companies and product lines. So you can be confident that our advice is objective and in your best interest.
Complimentary Initial Consultations
If you're interested in working with a professional, we can meet to discuss if our services may be of some value to you. There is no charge for us to meet and there is no obligation for you to use our services. We look forward to speaking with you soon.
Helpful Content
Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
What Is the Dividend Yield?
This calculator helps determine your pre-tax and after-tax dividend yield on a particular stock.
The Ivory Tower Changes Wall Street
Thanks to the work of three economists, we have a better understanding of what determines an asset’s price.
When Heirs are Imperfect
The money problems or bad lifestyle habits of adult children could lead to the squandering of any inheritance they receive.
Four Reasons Millennials Need an Estate Strategy
Estate strategies for millennials may sound like less of a concern than retirement, but young adults should prepare now.
Financial Aid for Students 101
Help your college-bound child explore scholarships, grants, and more with this article on paying for higher education.
Insuring Your Second Home
There are unique risks of owning a second home and obtaining the proper coverage may protect you from financial risk.
Why Everyone Needs an Estate Strategy
Do you have an estate strategy? You should.
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Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
Interested in a Fuel Efficient Car?
Estimate how many months it may take to recover the out-of-pocket costs when buying a more efficient vehicle.
Saving for College
This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.
Contributing to an IRA?
Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.
Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
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5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
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18 Years’ Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years, with many lasting even longer. Will you fill your post-retirement days with purpose?
Estate Management 101
A will may be only one of the documents you need—and one factor to consider—when it comes to managing your estate.
Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We'd love to help you prepare.
The Other Sure Thing
Though we don't like to think about it, all of us will make an exit sometime. Are you prepared?
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.