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
What Do Your Taxes Pay For?
Here's a breakdown of how the federal government spends your tax money.
Volunteering in Retirement
For many, retirement includes contributing their time and talents to an organization in need.
To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.
Tax Rules When Selling Your Home
The tax rules governing profits you realize from the sale of your home have changed in recent years.
To choose a plan, it’s important to ask yourself four key questions.
Critical Estate Documents
Sound estate management includes creating financial and healthcare documents. Here's an inside look.
Understanding Qualified Charitable Distributions
Use this handy, informative article to help your clients understand Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs).
Best-Performing Asset Classes
Bonds may outperform stocks one year only to have stocks rebound the next.
Preparing for the Expected
You can plan ahead to protect yourself and your family against the financial consequences of deteriorating health.
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College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
Estimate Your RMD
Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
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Coaches
Coaches have helped you your whole life, in ways big and small. We'd like to be one of them.
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.
It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times
All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.
Forecast
This short video helps explain why markets can be as unpredictable as the weather.