LPL Financial- Robin C. Ballard - Registered Principal
Welcome to my Web site, where you'll find a wealth of information in the form of newsletter articles, calculators, and research reports.
I 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. I have created this Web site to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind insurance, investing, retirement, estate planning, and wealth preservation. Most important, I hope you see the value of working with a skilled professional to pursue your financial goals.
I'm here to help educate you about the basic concepts of financial management; to help you learn more about my office; and to give you fast, easy access to market performance data. I hope you take advantage of this resource and visit often. Be sure to add this site to your list of "favorites" in your Internet browser. I frequently update information, and wouldn't want you to miss any developments in the area of personal finance.
Newsletters
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Keeping Cool in Volatile Markets
Overreacting to market movements or trying to “time the market” by guessing its future direction can create additional risk that could negatively affect long-term portfolio performance.
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Investing with Market Cap in Mind
Holding stocks in companies of varied sizes through mutual funds or exchange-traded funds could help increase portfolio diversification.
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Medicare or Medicaid?
It’s easy to confuse Medicare and Medicaid, but there are important differences between the programs.
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Three Ways to Help Build Financial Resilience
Here are some steps to help handle challenging times and potentially emerge even stronger.
Calculators
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Lease Payment
How much would your monthly lease payment be?
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Mortgage Acceleration
This calculator can help you determine how soon you can pay off your mortgage.
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Life Expectancy
Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.
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Long-Term Care Self Insurance
Will you be able to afford nursing home care?
