Jake Mellor Financial Services LLC

A RETIREMENT & INSURANCE PLANNING ORGANIZATION

Welcome...

JAKE MELLOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.L.C. is an independent financial and insurance services firm. As an independent firm, we offer objective solutions from a wide variety of insurance and investment carriers. Our clients include small and mid-sized businesses, high net worth individuals, their families and associated business interests.

We are unique in our personal approach and in the collaborative relationship that we form with each of our clients. Together with our clients we establish individual priorities, develop an appropriate plan of action, and implement a customized, tax-efficient investment strategy designed to achieve desired results. 

Our mission is to help our clients realize their financial goals while minimizing their exposure to unnecessary risk. We focus on building portfolios to help meet their needs while emphasizing consistent returns. 

Our desire is that upon visiting with us you will understand the opportunities and potential rewards that are available when you take a proactive approach to your personal financial situation. We have created this Web site to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind insurance, investing, retirement, estate planning, and wealth preservation. Most important, we hope you see the value of working with skilled professionals to pursue your financial goals.  

We’re here to help educate you about the basic concepts of financial management; to help you learn more about who we are; and to give you fast, easy access to market performance data. We hope you take advantage of this resource and visit us often. Be sure to add our site to your list of "favorites" in your Internet browser. We frequently update our information, and we wouldn’t want you to miss any developments in the area of personal finance.  For any questions regarding what you've learned on this educational website, contact Jake Mellor, fill out and form and we'll be in touch.    

We look forward to meeting you.   

Sincerely,

Jake F. Mellor                                   

 

*Securities and investment advisory services offered through HTK.  HTK does not offer tax or legal advice.  Always consult with a qualified advisor regarding your individual circumstances.
Calculators

Impact of Inflation

Estimate the future cost of an item based on today’s prices and the rate of inflation you expect.

Roth IRA Conversion

This calculator can help you determine whether you should consider converting to a Roth IRA.

College Funding

Use this calculator to estimate the cost of your child’s education, based on the variables you input.

Net Worth

A balance sheet summarizes your assets and liabilities and reveals your net worth.

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Newsletters

Federal Estate Tax Is Much Lower — For Now

The federal estate tax was repealed in 2010, then reinstated by the 2010 Tax Relief Act with new provisions for 2011 and 2012. This article discusses the temporary provisions, the options for estates of 2010 decedents, and potential changes in future years that could subject many more estates to the federal estate tax than under current law.

For Better, For Worse: Communicating About Retirement

A recent study indicates that couples are not communicating clearly about retirement goals and strategies, even as they approach retirement age. This article offers suggestions to open a dialogue and encourages couples to discuss their retirement needs and desires with each other and with their financial advisor.

Tax Law Keeps S Corporations Attractive

S corporations are more common than C corporations and partnerships, perhaps because they are not subject to the corporate tax. Instead, profits and losses flow directly to shareholders, who are currently taxed at lower individual income tax rates. Read why reorganizing as an S corporation may be a smart move.

HOT TOPIC: Debating the Debt Ceiling

There has been substantial debate in Congress over raising the ceiling on the national debt. Although many Americans could be adversely affected if Congress decided not to increase the debt ceiling, this is unlikely to happen.

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