Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network

Ray Hereford - Senior Financial Advisor

Today's investment climate offers unprecedented opportunities. At Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, our mission is to help clients take advantage of those opportunities by providing them with three key tools:

  • A clear understanding of their financial goals
  • A well-defined roadmap for achieving those goals
  • Ongoing advice to help adjust their roadmap when their needs change

Our services cover all areas of financial management, from investment and retirement planning to risk management strategies and estate investment planning and conservation. We specialize in helping our clients develop a comprehensive, cohesive financial strategy that designed to fit their unique needs and help them to meet both short- and long-term objectives.

On our Web site, you'll find valuable information for evaluating your current position and progress toward financial goals. We offer educational articles that outline financial concepts and highlight products designed to fill the gaps in your financial strategy. You'll also find calculators that will help you assess your current and future needs. Please feel free to visit our Web site often, as our content is constantly changing.

For help with your financial management, or for more information on our investment planning process, please do not hesitate to contact us today.
Calculators

Taxable Equivalent Yield

Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.

Federal Income Tax

This calculator can help you estimate your annual federal income tax liability.

Roth IRA Conversion

This calculator can help you determine whether you should consider converting to a Roth IRA.

Tax-Deferred Savings

Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.

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Newsletters

Growth, Value, or Both

The average annual return for large-cap value stocks was about 2.1% higher than for large-cap growth stocks, yet growth stocks outperformed value stocks in 13 out of 30 years. This article examines the difference between the two approaches and describes why holding both may help investors take advantage of a variety of market conditions.

Retirement Plans for Small Businesses

With standard 401(k) plans, the amount a company's owners can contribute to their own retirement account is often restricted by how much other employees contribute to the plan. With the safe harbor option, owners may be able to make larger contributions for themselves in exchange for making tax-deductible contributions or "matches" for employees.

Preparing to Turn the Corner

What happens to a multiple-owner business when one of them chooses to retire or must leave suddenly for some other reason? Death, disability, divorce, & bankruptcy are just a few of the events that can affect one owner and threaten the future of the business. This article discusses the reasons why it may make sense for a small business to have a buy-sell agreement in place.

Pick Up This Split for Long-Term Retirement Income

The number of Americans aged 90 or older almost tripled from 1980 through 2010 and is projected to quadruple by 2050. As people live longer they may need to fund a longer-than-expected retirement. This article discusses how a split-annuity strategy could help provide a long-term income stream.

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