Remey Wealth Advisory Group of Stifel Nicolaus

The Remey Wealth Advisory Group of Stifel Nicolaus

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We hope your visit will help you understand the opportunities and potential rewards that are available when you take a proactive approach to your personal financial situation. We have created this web site to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind investing, retirement, estate planning issues, insurance, and wealth preservation strategies. Most important, we hope you see the value of working with skilled professionals to pursue your financial goals.

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Congratulations to our Equity Research Group! Stifel received the #2 ranking in the tenth annual FT/StarMine World’s Top Analysts survey. Nine #1 rankings, the most in the 2011 survey. Stifel finished in the top ten for five consecutive years.

Stifel Nicolaus was also cited by the Financial Times as the "best house for stock picking," with nine stock-picking awards and five analysts ranked #1.
Calculators

Impact of Inflation

Estimate the future cost of an item based on today’s prices and the rate of inflation you expect.

Credit Card Debt

How Long Will It Take to Pay my Balance?

Savings Goals

How much do you need to save each year to meet your long-term financial goals?

Mortgage Refinancing

Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.

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Newsletters

There’s Still Time to Catch Up

Worker confidence in affording a comfortable retirement fell to a record low in 2011, but investors aged 50 and older may be able to make up for lost time by maximizing contributions to retirement plans and taking advantage of catch-up contribution limits. The accompanying chart shows the potential difference in accumulation by taking advantage of catch-up contributions.

Tracking the Rise of Target-Date Funds

Investments in target-date funds have grown during the last decade. They are often the default choice in employer-sponsored retirement plans and viewed favorably by some investors for their helpful approach to asset allocation. This article explains the advantages and disadvantages of these funds and cautions potential investors about several common misconceptions.

HOT TOPIC: Are Housing Troubles Standing in the Way of Growth?

In the wake of past recessions, the housing industry provided a meaningful economic boost. This time around, the pace of the recovery has been more sluggish than expected, and ongoing weakness in the housing sector may be to blame.

Doing Your Heirs a Favor

Although a will and a trust specify disposition of assets, many other details of an individual’s final wishes might be explained in a letter of instructions. This article offers some topics to consider addressing in the letter to help loved ones make decisions and take care of final arrangements.

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