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.
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Helpful Content
A Penny Saved is Two Pennies Earned
Here are some simple and inexpensive energy-saving tips that may help you save money.
Retirement Plan Detectives
Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.
What You Should Do About Insurance Following a Divorce
In the face of divorce, making changes to insurance coverage may be overlooked.
Good Health is Good Business
Good employee health can be great for the company’s bottom line.
Estimating the Cost of College
This worksheet can help you estimate the costs of a four-year college program.
4 Steps to Protecting a Child with Disabilities
Planning for a child with special needs can be complicated, confusing, and even overwhelming.
What If Your Kids Decide Against College?
Rising college costs prompt students to seek alternatives; 529 account funds can be used for other education options.
Helpful Retirement Strategies for Women
Learn how to address the challenges that women face when planning for retirement.
The Half Million Dollar Baby
The true cost of raising a child may be far more than you expect.
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Estimate Your RMD
Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
How Compound Interest Works
Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
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When Special Care Is Needed: The Special Needs Trust
A special needs trust helps care for a special needs child when you’re gone.
Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?
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.
Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro
Here are the top 5 things your team may want to hear.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?