A Personable, Independent Advisor Helping You Pursue Your Goals
It can be incredibly overwhelming to navigate the world of financial planning and investing. Without trusted guidance and easy-to-understand advice, it’s hard to feel confident in your financial future. Welcome. I’m Chris Miller, and I seek to address this concern by serving as a trusted resource.
I am an independent financial advisor who assists clients in all stages of life and specializes in retirement and income planning. My passion lies in helping my local community articulate, plan, and pursue their goals and I take pride in the fact that I have been helping my friends and neighbors for over 19 years. My top priority is to serve my clients first, last, and always. I believe my clients appreciate the value I offer and the personalized attention I provide.
While I am based in Frederick, Maryland, I work with clients all over the country. I invite you to contact me today to learn more about how I can help you pursue your goals.
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Estimate how many years you may need retirement assets or how long to provide income to a surviving spouse or children.
How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
What Is My Risk Tolerance?
This questionnaire will help determine your tolerance for investment risk.
Saving for Retirement
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An Inside Look at Retirement Living
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A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
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Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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Choosing a Mortgage
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Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
Once Upon a Goal
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