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James W. Garner, Vice President-Investments


Benjamin F. Edwards

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Welcome to our research center! We've put together a library of information on important financial topics that we believe you'll find helpful.

Simply click on one of the general financial topics below and you'll find a selection of easy-to-understand information sheets about related financial concepts and strategies. This information is updated regularly to reflect the latest facts, figures, legislation, and economic trends.

Estates & Trusts

If you haven't taken steps already, consider planning now for the distribution of the assets of your estate.

Estates & Trusts

A living trust can help control the distribution of your estate upon death.

Estates & Trusts

Wills and trusts allow you to spell out how you would like your property distributed, but they also go beyond that.

Understanding different types of investment risk can help investors manage their money more effectively.

It is important to understand how dividends (taxable payments to shareholders) fit with your long-term goals.

If you leave a job or retire, you should consider your options regarding your employer retirement plan assets.

Qualified Roth IRA distributions in retirement are free of federal income tax and aren’t included in gross income.

Tax Planning

Required minimum distribution is the annual amount that must be withdrawn from a qualified retirement plan/account.

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