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Helping individuals and families preserve their hard-earned wealth.
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Assisting business owners with their financial and retirement plan needs.
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The only constant in this world is change. From the markets and economy to your personal finances and goals, you likely experience fluctuations on a daily basis. At Rutledge Financial Partners, LLC, we believe everyone needs a comprehensive financial strategy that is flexible enough to adjust regularly and strong enough to withstand those changes. Our goal is to create such strategies for our clients.
We work with a diverse range of people, from sports and entertainment figures to business owners to high net worth families. Whether you are just starting to build your wealth or are concerned with preserving what you’ve worked hard to accumulate, we aim to work closely with you to develop customized investment strategies that address your entire financial picture, risk tolerance, and goals.
Based outside of Charlotte in Matthews, North Carolina, we work with clients locally in Union County and Mecklenburg County, as well as in multiple other states. Contact us today to learn more about how we may be able to help you through the many stages of your life.
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Contributing to an IRA?
Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.
What's My Potential Estate Tax?
This calculator helps estimate your federal estate tax liability.
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Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
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Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.
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With a few simple inputs you can estimate how much of a mortgage you may be able to obtain.
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Principles of Preserving Wealth
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5 Smart Investing Strategies
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Retirement Plan Distributions
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Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
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Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.
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Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
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If your family relies on your income, it’s critical to know what their needs would be in the event of your death.
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
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Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.