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Welcome, we’re Fortress Wealth Management, a financial organization in Tennessee. Our team strives to provide an exceptional experience for our clients—understanding, empathy, and trust are at the heart of what we do. We serve a wide range of individuals, families, and companies with unique goals and challenges. We have accumulated considerable experience helping them address critical and often complex areas of wealth management. As a result, we are able to leverage our specialized skill set and practical solutions to address a variety of specific needs.
Our clients have, in most cases, spent a lifetime building their wealth. They look to us to provide an effective balance of growth, combined with careful planning and confident decision making to help preserve their financial well-being and prepare for the next stage of their lives.
Through LPL Financial, we offer access to a full complement of asset classes and investment alternatives. Our service offerings, while diverse, are driven by a single priority: the integrated wealth management needs of our clients.
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Helpful Content
Understanding the Alternate Valuation Date
Executors can value the estate on the date of death, or on its six-month anniversary —the “Alternate Valuation Date."
How to Appeal Your Property Taxes
For homeowners who think their property taxes are too high, there are ways to appeal.
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
How Financial Professionals Are Compensated
Read this overview to learn how financial advisors are compensated.
Getting a Head Start on College Savings
A few strategies that may help you prepare for the cost of higher education.
A Living Trust Primer
Living trusts are popular, but their appropriateness will depend upon your individual needs and objectives.
Should You Borrow from Your 401(k)?
Does it make sense to borrow from my 401(k) to pay off debt or to make a major purchase?
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.
Important Birthdays Over 50
Here's a look at several birthdays and “half-birthdays” that have implications regarding your retirement income.
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Impact of Taxes and Inflation
Estimate the potential impact taxes and inflation can have on the purchasing power of an investment.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
With a few simple inputs you can estimate how much of a mortgage you may be able to obtain.
What Is My Current Net Worth?
Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
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Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
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Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now
Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now.
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup
It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial professional about changes in your situation.
To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.
How to Retire Early
Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.