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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Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill
How long does a $20 bill last?
Critical Estate Documents
Sound estate management includes creating financial and healthcare documents. Here's an inside look.
Will Power
Preparing for the eventual distribution of your assets may not sound enticing. But a will puts the power in your hands.
Find That Lost Retirement Account
With over 24 million “forgotten” 401(k) accounts, you may be surprised to learn of your unclaimed “found” money.
Understanding FDIC Insurance
FDIC insurance was designed to protect your deposited funds, but do you know how? This article answers that question.
Disability and Your Finances
In the event of an unforeseen accident or illness, disability insurance may be a good way to protect your income and savings.
Making a Charitable Contribution
There are benefits and limitations when you decide to donate stock.
Understanding Extended Care
Understanding the types of extended care services—and what those services could cost—may be critical.
Mutual Funds vs. ETFs
Exchange-traded funds have some things in common with mutual funds, but there are differences, too.
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Wedding Budget Calculator
Estimate total wedding costs and see how different choices affect your overall budget.
Historical Inflation
See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.
Monthly Budget
Track your monthly income and expenses to get a clearer view of your cash flow.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare how the same contribution grows differently in taxable versus tax-deferred accounts.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
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RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
Forecast
This short video helps explain why markets can be as unpredictable as the weather.
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
Jane Bond: Scaling the Ladder
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, uncovering the mystery of bond laddering.
Coaches
Coaches have helped you your whole life, in ways big and small. We'd like to be one of them.