Hello, and welcome to our web site. Mike Brooks, Valerie Downs, Brent Gorter, and Curry Nicholson are financial advisors with Mike Brooks and Associates located in Bardstown, Kentucky. Wanting to help people is what first attracted us to the financial services industry, and that is what has kept us going throughout our careers.
At Mike Brooks and Associates, our team works to help prepare clients, their families and their businesses for the unexpected turns life often takes, and to help guide them toward a sound financial future.
Whether you are interested in life insurance protection for your family, education and college funding for your children, saving and planning for your retirement, or the growth of your business, we want to help you achieve your goals by designing a financial strategy specific to your needs based on what is important to you.
If we can be of assistance to you, your family, or your business in helping to make your financial goals a reality, please contact a member of our team for a no-cost consultation.
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Newsletters
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Small Businesses Could Face Borrowing Challenges
Despite tougher lending conditions and higher interest costs, many people who need capital for business purposes may need to borrow money. This article discusses some common financing options.
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Mutual Funds: What’s in Your Portfolio?
Mutual funds offer a convenient way to invest across a wide range of market activity. This article provides an overview of different types of mutual funds in order of typical risk.
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New Medicare Rules Tackle Prescription Drug Prices
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 included provisions intended to lower prescription drug costs for Medicare enrollees and slow drug spending by the federal government.
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How a Family Limited Partnership Can Power an Estate Plan
A family limited partnership is a legal agreement that enables business owners and their heirs to address succession, estate, and tax planning needs, all at once.
Calculators
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Life Insurance
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College Funding
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Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.