Understanding Today’s Financial Environment
Welcome, I’m David Batman, an Investment Advisor Representative in Central Florida. With over 33 years of experience in helping individuals and families with their financial situations, goals and challenges, I'm certain I can help you. Whether you need a simple or elaborate financial plan to help chart your course, professional money management for your investment portfolio or just a second opinion about a financial opportunity or challenge, I can help. I am a fee-only financial advisor and I do not sell commission based investment or insurance products. Look around this site for general information on financial matters and specific information on my fees to manage your portfolio or to prepare a financial plan. The initial consultation is at no cost.
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The Wild West of Data Theft
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A Living Trust Primer
Living trusts are popular, but their appropriateness will depend upon your individual needs and objectives.
What Will You Do With Your Bonus or Windfall?
This article examines one's options when receiving a work bonus or other financial windfalls.
When Does Your Personal Car Become a Commercial Vehicle?
At what point can you call a personal vehicle commercial?
Starting a Roth IRA for a Teen
This early financial decision could prove helpful over time.
Steps to Protecting a Child with Disabilities
Planning for children with special needs can be confusing but by working together, we can help navigate those challenges.
Please Leave Home Without It
Concerns over identity theft continue to grow, especially with data breaches at major companies and financial institutions.
Your Emergency Fund: How Much Is Enough?
Having an emergency fund may help alleviate the stress and worry associated with a financial crisis.
Tax Efficiency in Retirement
What role would taxes play in your investment decisions?
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Credit Card Payoff
Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
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
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
Compare the true costs of buying versus leasing a vehicle to find the better fit for you.
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Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.
To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
Dog Bites and Homeowners Insurance
Reviewing coverage options is just one thing responsible pet parents can do to help look out for their dogs.
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.