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Value of a Financial Plan

Value of a Financial Plan

Have you ever walked into class and your teacher gives you a pop quiz? That unprepared feeling shouldn't be how you face retirement. We can help you take out the guesswork on when and how you can retire. Here’s a short video on the value of a financial plan:You...

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Protecting What’s Most Precious To You

Protecting What’s Most Precious To You

Are you looking for a way to secure your family’s future and protect your hard-earned assets?  One way to do this is to create a comprehensive estate plan. Watch this short video to learn about how you can get started planning.Leaving your Legacy Do you have a...

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Get to know Gage Kennedy

Get to know Gage Kennedy

Gage was born and raised in Wichita and has always known he wanted a career where he could work with people. That’s why Aristata Financial is a great fit for him. We all value putting people first. Learn a little about Gage from this video.People talk about the value...

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How We Work With Entrepreneurs

How We Work With Entrepreneurs

Owning a business can be very rewarding. It’s also all consuming. And retirement planning is often put on the back burner. We can help you set up a plan for your next chapter in life, so that when that times comes, you are well prepared.Being an entrepreneur and...

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How We Work With Young Professionals

How We Work With Young Professionals

Starting out in your career and moving up the ladder is exciting. Whether you’ve nabbed that perfect job, or you’re just starting your career as a doctor or engineer, now is the perfect time to start planning for your future. Here’s a short video about how we can...

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How We Work With Affluent Investors

How We Work With Affluent Investors

More money means more complexity. You need a team of professionals focused on your needs. Aritstata can be a key piece of that plan. Here’s how we can help.  When you have worked hard to achieve a certain level of success it’s important to understand that...

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Business Succession Planning Using Buy-Sell Agreements

Business Succession Planning Using Buy-Sell Agreements

A buy-sell agreement is a legally binding contract in which the owners of a business set forth the terms and conditions of a future sale or buy back of a departing owner's share of the business. Specifically, buy-sells control when owners can sell their interests, who...

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How Do Tax Rates Work?

How Do Tax Rates Work?

Tax brackets are separated into ranges of income and the more income you make the higher the tax rate. When you need to know what marginal tax rate or tax bracket you are in, it refers to the rate at which your next dollar of income will be taxed. See the chart below...

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Payments on Federal Student Loans Still On Pause

Payments on Federal Student Loans Still On Pause

Payments on Federal Student Loans Still On PauseOn December 22nd, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education announced an extension of the pause on federal student loan payments. The payment moratorium, currently in effect for millions of federal student loan borrowers,...

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Appropriate Checklists for Year-End Tax Planning

Appropriate Checklists for Year-End Tax Planning

Appropriate checklists for year-end tax planningWhat are appropriate checklists for year-end tax planning? Tax planners often develop checklists to guide taxpayers toward year-end strategies that might help reduce taxes. Typically, suggestions are grouped into several...

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