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.
Investment ManagementHelpful Content
Changing Unhealthy Behaviors
Five phases to changing unhealthy behaviors.
A Quick Guide to Charitable Trusts
Want to Know if a Charitable Trust is appropriate for you? Understand the philanthropic and tax implications.
Consider Keeping Your Life Insurance When You Retire
Reasons to retain your coverage into your retirement years.
The Investment Risk No One’s Ever Heard Of
You face a risk for which the market does not compensate you, that can not be easily reduced through diversification.
Building Your Legacy
A four-step framework for building a personal legacy.
Avoiding Cognitive Decline
Try these activities to keep your brain sharp.
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.
Safeguarding Purchasing Power Across Generations
Help protect what your wealth can do now and across generations.
How the Federal Reserve Works
Each day, the Fed is behind the scenes supporting the economy and providing services to the U.S. financial system.
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Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?
See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.
How Much Do I Need To Retire?
How much is enough to retire? It depends on your lifestyle, timeline, and more. Use this calculator to get a personalized est
IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator
Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
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Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job
This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.
What You Need to Know About Social Security
Every so often, you'll hear about Social Security benefits running out. But is there truth to the fears, or is it all hype?