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Our goal at The Investment Center of Erie is to be your most trusted advisor providing personalized financial planning and wealth management services, while maintaining a commitment to excellence in serving you. Whether you’re an investor just starting your career or are nearing retirement — we can help you address your most pressing money questions. Our first priority is your overall financial success.
At The Investment Center of Erie, we want to learn more about your personal situation, identify your dreams and goals, and understand your tolerance for risk. Long-term relationships that encourage open and honest communication have been the cornerstone of our foundation of success. With our extensive resources and comprehensive wealth management services, we can help keep you moving forward through each stage of your wealth management plan. We function in a totally unbiased atmosphere where the only factor in our decision-making is what is best for you.
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When you take the time to learn more about how it works, you may be able to put the tax code to work for you.
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Find That Lost Retirement Account
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Managing the Risk of Outliving Your Money
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Investment Challenges of the Affluent Investor
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Compare the true costs of buying versus leasing a vehicle to find the better fit for you.
Estimate Your RMD
Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.
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Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.
Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
Historical Inflation
See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.
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The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
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Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.
Retirement Plan Detectives
Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.