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
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.
Keep Your Umbrella Handy
Umbrella liability can be a fairly inexpensive way to help shelter current assets and future income from the unexpected.
Why Medicare Should Be Part of Your Retirement Strategy
How Medicare can address health care needs in your retirement strategy.
How Retirement Spending Changes With Time
It can be difficult for clients to imagine how much they’ll spend in retirement. This short, insightful article is useful.
How Will the Economy React to AI?
What do concerns or uncertainty about AI mean for your future and your financial strategy?
Understanding Qualified Charitable Distributions
Use this handy, informative article to help your clients understand Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs).
Succeeding at Business Succession
There are a number of reasons for business owners to consider a business succession plan sooner rather than later.
Monthly Memberships
A look as how autopay subscriptions can be a drain on your finances, especially when forgotten.
Dog Bites Neighbor. Now What?
Even dogs have bad days. So, what happens when your dog bites a neighbor or passing pedestrian?
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Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Compare different mortgage term lengths side by side to find the option that fits your budget.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
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Timing Your Retirement
This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.
What You Need to Know About Social Security
Every so often, you'll hear about Social Security benefits running out. But is there truth to the fears, or is it all hype?
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
An Arm and a Leg
A visit to the hospital can be painful, for both your body and your wallet. Don't let it be more painful than it has to be.
Keeping Up with the Joneses
Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?
Estate Management 101
A will may be only one of the documents you need—and one factor to consider—when it comes to managing your estate.