We think of our clients as an extension of our family...
My Philosophy when working with our clients:
I live by the "Golden Rule" and model that same ideal when working with all of my clients.
I have utilized my teaching skills as a springboard to better enable my clients to make educated, informed decisions about their financial goals, objectives, and portfolios for managing their wealth.
Chesapeake Financial Strategies - At a Glance
Don, Donnie and their team at Chesapeake Financial Strategies, LLC have been advising clients in Financial Planning, Retirement Planning, and Wealth Management areas for over forty years. By utilizing progressive resources, independent investment advice and research, clients receive a customized approach of support to help achieve their planning and management objectives. To add to the client experience, our style is backed up with exemplary customer service and personalized attention.
Though the office is located at 7501 Greenway Center Drive, Suite 420, Greenbelt, MD 20770, we work with clients all over the United States and overseas. Most of our clients live within the Mid-Atlantic Corridor, serving MD, VA, DC, DE, NJ, PA, and WV.
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Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
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With a few simple inputs you can estimate how much of a mortgage you may be able to obtain.
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Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
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Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
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An Inside Look at Retirement Living
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Principles of Preserving Wealth
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Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
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To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.
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