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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Helpful Content
Forecast
This short video helps explain why markets can be as unpredictable as the weather.
Financial Aid for Students 101
Help your college-bound child explore scholarships, grants, and more with this article on paying for higher education.
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.
The Cost of Procrastination
Don't let procrastination keep you from pursuing your financial dreams and goals.
The Value of Insuring Against Life’s Risks
Building wealth requires protection from the forces of wealth destruction.
Retirement Is a Beginning
Key questions to answer when you are considering retirement.
Insuring Your Second Home
There are unique risks of owning a second home and obtaining the proper coverage may protect you from financial risk.
Understanding Qualified Charitable Distributions
Use this handy, informative article to help your clients understand Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs).
New Retirement Contribution Limits for 2026
A look at the new retirement contribution limits from the IRS.
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Long-Term-Care Needs
Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.
How Compound Interest Works
Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.
Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments
See how switching to bi-weekly mortgage payments could reduce interest and shorten your loan.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You
See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.
Credit Card Payoff
Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.
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Behavioral Finance
An amusing and whimsical look at behavioral finance best practices for investors.
Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.
Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro
Here are the top 5 things your team may want to hear.
Where Is the Market Headed?
We all know the stock market can be unpredictable. We all want to know, "What's next for the financial markets?"
Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.
Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?