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Julie M Simmons
David C Smith
418 Lauderdale Street
Selma, AL 36701
334.431.5001
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Relationships. Passion. Comprehensive. Your Needs.

Building Trust

As an independent firm, we are dedicated to offering sound advice, objective guidance, and building trusted relationships based on our clients’ unique needs and circumstances.

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Passion

We are passionate about helping our clients pursue their goals. By working closely with them, we strive to help them feel confident with their investments and progress.

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5 Step Approach

Through a holistic five-step investment process, we are committed to creating customized strategies that address a client's whole financial picture.

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Inflation & Retirement

Inflation & Retirement

See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.

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My Retirement Savings

See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.

Rent vs Buy Calculator

Rent vs Buy Calculator

Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.

 

Prepare for Unexpected Expenses in Retirement

Learn how to safeguard your retirement from hidden costs and surprises with helpful tips and retirement planning strategies.

Good Health is Good Business

Good employee health can be great for the company’s bottom line.

How to Effectively Budget as a Couple

Be sure that you agree on how to go about combining your finances as a couple before discussing how you'll handle expenses.

Tax & Estate Strategies for Married LGBTQ+ Couples

Learn how to maximize your tax and estate strategy as a married member of the LGBTQ+ community.

A Primer on Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts

Irrevocable life insurance trusts can be important tools that may accomplish a number of estate objectives.

Retiring Wild: National Parks and You

Get ready to enjoy America’s national park system with this helpful article.

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Social Security Tax Estimator

Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.

Annuity Comparison

Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.

Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments

See how switching to bi-weekly mortgage payments could reduce interest and shorten your loan.

Rent vs Buy Calculator

Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.

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Compare the true costs of buying versus leasing a vehicle to find the better fit for you.

Assess Your Life Insurance Needs

Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.

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The Fed and How It Got That Way

Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.

Retiring the 4% Rule

A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.

The Other Sure Thing

A new LIMRA study shows that 40% of Americans believe the death of a primary wage earner would cause financial challenges.

The Real Cost of a Vacation Home

What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?

Tuning Your Social Security Benefit

When should you take your Social Security benefit?

Timing Your Retirement

This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.

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