Understanding Today’s Financial Environment
Welcome to Eastman Financial, LLC, a 401k plan advisor, investment management and financial planning firm based in Atlanta, GA. We understand both small businesses and individuals face a unique set of challenges in preparing for retirement and protecting their assets. As a Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist, Certified Financial Planner, and Registered Representatives of Cetera Advisors LLC, we’re uniquely qualified to help small businesses and individuals attain their retirement goals.
Whether your goal is providing a “Best in Class” retirement plan for employees, managing investment risk, or creating a retirement income stream you can never outlive, our goal is to help you achieve your goals.
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While a company retirement plan is one of the best benefits you can offer to attract and retain a quality workforce, it also carries a serious fiduciary duty that requires effective plan governance.
Retirement Plans for Small Businesses
Effective financial planning is much more than savings and investments. It requires developing a strategy based on a careful assessment of future needs and goals that will weather changing economic conditions, volatile markets, and stand the test of time…
Financial & Retirement Income Planning
We offer numerous investment management platforms ranging from “in-house” portfolios of mutual funds to independent, institutional third-party money managers.
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Inventorying Your Possessions
Creating an inventory of your possessions can save you time, money and aggravation in the event you someday suffer losses.
How Insurance Supports Your Financial Goals
Discover how insurance can protect your income, family, and future while supporting long-term strategic financial planning.
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
Preparing for the Expected
You can plan ahead to protect yourself and your family against the financial consequences of deteriorating health.
Assess Life Insurance Needs
How to help determine life insurance needs to provide for your family after you pass away.
What If Your Kids Decide Against College?
Rising college costs prompt students to seek alternatives; 529 account funds can be used for other education options.
Variable Universal Life Insurance
Variable Universal Life is permanent insurance in which the policyholder directs how premiums are invested.
401(k) vs. IRA: What You Should Know
Which is better: 401(k) or IRA? Maybe it shouldn't be an either/or scenario. Let's explore this retirement savings debate.
Mastering Mobile Lingo
Do you understand these common mobile slang terms?
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What Rate Would I Need to Earn on My Savings?
Work backwards from your savings goal to find the rate of return you'd need to get there.
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
Historical Inflation
See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
Compare the true costs of buying versus leasing a vehicle to find the better fit for you.
Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You
See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.
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How Cash Apps Work
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.
Bull and Bear Go To Market
Learn about the difference between bulls and bears—markets, that is!
Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro
Here are the top 5 things your team may want to hear.