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Julie M Simmons
David C Smith
418 Lauderdale Street
Selma, AL 36701
334.431.5001
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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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Starting a Roth IRA for a Teen

This early financial decision could prove helpful over time.

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Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments

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

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Simple 401k

See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.

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Calculate the dividend yield of a holding and see what that means for income over time.

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How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?

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What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?

$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.

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Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now.

What Smart Investors Know

Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.

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