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

IRA Eligibility

Use this calculator to determine whether you qualify for the different types of IRAs.

College Funding

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

Life Insurance

How much life insurance would you need to produce a sufficient income stream for your family?

Financial IQ Test

Take this quick quiz to find out your Financial IQ

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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.

Retaining MVPs with Executive Bonus Life Insurance

An economic recovery is likely to bring more job opportunities to top performers, but it could prove costly for businesses to replace productive employees who decide to leave. An executive bonus plan funded with cash-value life insurance can be used to reward and retain an organization's most valuable employees.

Why Realistic Expectations May Be Great

Although positive thinking can be powerful, there's a fine line between optimism and unrealistic expectations. There are possible pitfalls when overestimating how a portfolio will perform.

New Rules Are in the Cards

In 2010, the federal government issued a dizzying array of rules and reforms affecting consumer credit cards, debit cards, and gift cards. This article explains some of the important developments resulting from enactment of the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009.

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