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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Insurance Needs Assessment: Married With Children
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Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
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Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
Capital Gains Tax Estimator
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Historical Inflation
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Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
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There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
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5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
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Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?
Acres of Diamonds
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A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are hundreds of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?