Barry Gessner, CFP®

Your Independent Financial Advisor

 

Welcome to our Web site where you'll find a wealth of information designed to help you realize your dreams and aspirations.

 

At Dean Charles Associates, Inc., we encourage our clients to dream about their futures.  We believe that, with proper financial planning, "dreams really do come true."

 

We listen to our clients and always put their interests ahead of our own.  We are committed to the highest ethical standards of honesty, integrity and excellence which is why so many people look to us as their Trusted Advisor.

 

If you have a dream of a secure retirement, a college education for that special loved one, or the purchase of a home, we can help you design a plan to realize your dream.

 

Thank you for visiting our Web site and please don't hesitate to contact us for any additional information or to schedule a Free Consultation.
Calculators

Lifetime Earnings

This calculator is designed to help you attach a dollar figure to your life’s work.

Credit Card Debt

How Long Will It Take to Pay my Balance?

Cash Flow Analysis

This Cash Flow Analysis form will help you weigh your income vs. your expenses.

Tax-Deferred Savings

Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.

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Newsletters

What Kind of Investor Are You?

Although most Americans seem to understand that investment involves risk, there is a wide spectrum in how much risk each investor is willing to assume. Among the factors to consider are comfort level, time horizon, and net worth. This article helps investors to consider their appropriate level of risk.

What Do Price/Earnings Ratios Really Have to Offer?

It's not hard to find the price/earnings ratios of publicly traded companies or even the market as a whole reported in the news. Unfortunately, it may be difficult to understand what the numbers mean without the ability to make meaningful comparisons.

The Financial State of the States

Many state and local governments have struggled with lower tax receipts and large budget deficits — during and after the recession. This article offers a closer look at the financial pressures facing the states and how the methods used to address budget shortfalls could ultimately serve as a drag on the national economy.

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.

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