Connell-Groves Financial Planning Group

An Office of MetLife

"We help people make smart decisions with their money so they can enjoy the things that are important to them."

    

What is Financial Planning?

Each person has his or her own definition of financial planning.  We consider financial planning to be more than spread sheets and time tables.  As financial planners, our goal is to help you make informed decisions about issues that affect your financial well being so you can achieve financial freedom. We will help you determine what’s important to you in your life, and then create a road map that will take you where you want to go.  You can count on us to be your guide and most trusted advisors.

438 ROUTE 3, PLATTSBURGH, NY  12901      PH (518) 561-1130     MCONNELL@METLIFE.COM

I am licensed and registered to offer products and services in [NY]. Licenses and registrations will vary by representative and some representatives may be licensed and registered in additional states. Please contact this office for further information.

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Investment in the Roth IRA has been growing dramatically. Fueling the growth of this popular investment vehicle are tax-free distributions in retirement and no mandatory withdrawals due to age. Compare the trade-offs of Roth IRAs with traditional IRAs, including eligibility limitations, annual contribution limits, and withdrawal considerations.

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Giving the Gift of Knowledge

A college education is still a good investment. Consider this statistic: The overall unemployment rate reached as high as 9.9% in 2010, but for workers with a bachelor's degree or higher, it did not exceed 5.1%. But a college education can be expensive. There is a tax-advantaged way to accumulate money for a child's or grandchild's education: a Section 529 plan.

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