Understanding Today's Financial Environment
Welcome, we are Alliance Financial Group, a full-service financial and estate planning firm in Mid-Michigan. What makes us different? We build strong, long-term relationships with our client partners. They benefit from our professional relationships with top attorneys, CPA’s, and portfolio managers. We strive to earn the “trusted advisor” status that allows our clients to receive all the information they may need for retirement, college savings, or estate protection decisions all in one place.
Our firm is 100% independent and not owned by, nor affiliated with, any bank, insurance company or mutual fund family. This allows us to offer objective, unbiased advice without any hidden agenda or conflict of interest. Our team has many years of experience in financial services. We help educate you in terms you understand, as well as address your concerns about today’s volatile markets. We look forward to working with you through all stages of life.
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Serving Families & Individuals
We can help take some of the mystery out of preparing for your financial future.
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We Provide Investment Strategies, Income Solutions, and ways to protect your estate from Probate, Inflation, Taxation and Nursing Home Depletion.
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We teach how to overcome the Anxiety of Retirement by providing Security, Consistency, and Predictability to their Retirement Income, no matter what the Stock Market or tax brackets do.
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Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
Retirement Plan Choices for Small Businesses
Retirement choices can feel intimidating. Choosing the right strategy can make all the difference.
Investing with Your Heart
For some, the social impact of investing is just as important as the return, perhaps more important.
When Heirs are Imperfect
The money problems or bad lifestyle habits of adult children could lead to the squandering of any inheritance they receive.
Year-End Charitable Gifting and You
This article may help you maximize the benefits of your donation for your chosen charity.
Required Reading: The Economic Report of the President
The Economic Report of the President can help identify the forces driving — or dragging — the economy.
Understanding the SECURE Act 2.0
A timeline covering a few of the major provisions of the SECURE Act 2.0.
How Financial Professionals Are Compensated
Read this overview to learn how financial advisors are compensated.
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The Power of Interest - How Long Will it take My Money to Do
Use the Rule of 72 to estimate how long it takes your money to double at a given rate.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.
Historical Inflation
See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.
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.
What's Your MPG?
Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.
How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?
See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.
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An Arm and a Leg
A visit to the hospital can be painful, for both your body and your wallet. Don't let it be more painful than it has to be.
Your DNA Test
A Detailed Needs Analysis (DNA) can be a simple way to care for loved ones, no matter what the future may hold.
Behavioral Finance
An amusing and whimsical look at behavioral finance best practices for investors.
It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times
All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.
Stay Safe with a Business Owner's Policy
Learn the advantages of Business Owner's Policies with this highly educational and fun animated video.
Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job
This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.