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Investment Strategies
Providing investment expertise and strategies for individuals, corporations and municipalities.
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Associated with Lincoln Financial Advisors/Sagemark Consulting
A financial advisor you can trust; an organization you can count on. With Ainley Financial Group and Lincoln Financial Advisors, you get both. Here's how we work:
- We identify your needs and objectives.
- We fully analyze and evaluate your personal situation.
- We give you input and advice to help you make timely, informed decisions.
Helpful Content

Dog Bites Neighbor. Now What?
Even dogs have bad days. So, what happens when your dog bites a neighbor or passing pedestrian?

Medicare Advantage 101
Overview of Medicare Advantage, what’s in them, special rules, and more.

The Other Sure Thing
Though we don’t like to think about it, all of us will make an exit sometime. Are you prepared?
12 Steps to Living: Horizon, Risk Tolerance, and Compounding
Understand the concepts of horizon, compounding, and risk tolerance, and create an investment plan.
The Cost of Procrastination
Don't let procrastination keep you from pursuing your financial dreams and goals.
Spend Mindfully by Adopting a Saver’s Mentality
As we have all been forced to change our behaviors and depart from our “normal” routines, it is no wonder that our spending behaviors have changed too.
Financial Fixes: The Most Expensive Cheap Vacation
Many travel-loving millennials run up high credit card debt. Here are some ways to avoid travel credit trap.
Women on the Rise
Explore the growing influence women wield over the economy with this handy infographic.
What's New for Social Security?
There have been a number of changes to Social Security that may affect you, especially if you are nearing retirement.
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Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
Contributing to an IRA?
Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
What Is My Risk Tolerance?
This questionnaire will help determine your tolerance for investment risk.
Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
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Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
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Leaving Your Lasting Legacy
Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.
Video: The Independence of Financial and Emotional
Greater financial and emotional confidence brings greater independence. Isn’t that what it’s all about?
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.
Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous
Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy?
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
Don’t Myth Out on Whole Life
Whole life insurance can help protect what matters most: your family, your assets, and your legacy.