Craig Wong
The Elite Financial Network | LPL Financial
Today’s economic environment presents many challenges. But along with these challenges comes opportunities and potential rewards for those who can identify long-term trends.
Whether you’re facing retirement—or looking to better understand certain investment ideas—we can help you address your most pressing money questions.
Our first priority is your overall financial success. We want to learn more about your personal situation, identify your dreams and goals, and understand your tolerance for risk. Long-term relationships that encourage open and honest communication have been the cornerstone of my foundation of success.
Our site is filled with educational videos, articles, presentations, and calculators designed to help you learn more about the world of personal finance. As you search my website, send me a note regarding any questions you may have about any particular investment concepts or products. We'll get back to you quickly with a thoughtful answer.
Helpful Content
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
Insurance Needs Assessment: When You're Newly Married
Marriage changes everything, including your insurance needs.
Reviewing Your Life Insurance Needs
Learn how the review process works and how it may help you better understand your Life Insurance.
Getting a Head Start on College Savings
A few strategies that may help you prepare for the cost of higher education.
Impact Investing or Philanthropy
This fun piece can help your clients explore the benefits of impact investing versus founding a philanthropy.
A Checklist for When a Spouse or Parent Passes
An overview of some fundamental steps when a loved one passes.
How to Read Your Credit Report
Solve a mystery while learning how important your credit report is with this story-driven interactive.
Intellectual Property Rocks in a New Digital Era
Intellectual property ownership and its implications for ordinary people and estates.
Estate Management Checklist
Is your estate in order? This short quiz may help you assess your overall strategy.
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Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
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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Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.
Timing Your Retirement
This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
Finding the Balance
The sandwich generation faces unique challenges. For many, meeting needs is a matter of finding a balance.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations?