Hello, and welcome to my web site. I am a financial professional with Mike Brooks and Associates. Wanting to help people is what first attracted me to the financial services industry, and that is what has kept me going throughout my career.

I work to help clients protect themselves, their families and their businesses from the unexpected turns life often takes, and to help guide them toward a solid financial future.

Whether you are interested in protection for your family, education funding for your children, a secure retirement or the growth of your business, I want to help you achieve your goals by designing a financial strategy specific to your needs.

If I can be of assistance to you, your family or your business in helping to make any financial goal a reality, please contact me.

At the left are areas that may be particularly useful to you.

Loan Payoff
How much will it cost to pay off a loan over its lifetime?

Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.

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?

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Inflation Could Make a Comeback
Inflation took a big jump in November, the largest monthly increase in two years. But it’s unusual for inflation to flare during an economic slowdown, and this odd pairing puts the Federal Reserve in a tough spot.

IPO Trends
Though experts are expecting 2007 to be another big year for initial public offerings, or IPOs, the U.S. IPO market may not be the same as in years past.

Chasing Hot Performers
As hype builds, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement, but chasing the latest investment trends may just as easily leave an investor with a big loss.

A Retirement Plan for One
Although most large companies are moving away from traditional defined-benefit plans, a solo defined-benefit plan may be an attractive pension option of you are a sole proprietor or if you are self-employed.

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