| Fixed-Income
Securities To make sure that you and your
Financial Consultant have access to securities that meet your needs, we maintain a
comprehensive inventory of government, corporate, and municipal bonds, certificates
of deposit, and Market Index CDs. Interest on municipal bonds is
exempt from federal income taxes, and usually from the income taxes of the issuing state.*
If youre in the 36% federal tax bracket, youd
have to find a taxable investment paying 7.81% to match a tax-exempt municipal bond paying
5%. If the municipal bond were also exempt from state taxes, your taxable equivalent
yield would be even higher.
If you like, we can design a portfolio to provide an
interest check every month. To plan for future needs like education funding or retirement,
we can design a bond ladder with staggered maturities to provide income and
principal when you need it.
* Consult your tax advisor on state and local taxes.
High Net Worth
Municipal Bond Program
This exclusive program is designed to help investors with
large portfolios of municipal bonds take full advantage of one of the few remaining tax
shelters.
The centerpiece of the program is a complete analysis of
your holdings, provided each quarter as a series of reports. The Income-Flow Analysis, for
example, includes a breakdown, by month and by bond, of the income generated by your
portfolio. The Maturity Alert Report shows bonds that will be maturing in the next 30, 60,
and 90 days, to assist you and your Financial Consultant in planning. Additional reports
include yield analysis, coupon analysis, and more.
Certificates
of Deposit
Choose from our nationwide Certificate of Deposit
inventory, offering attractive yields with six-month, one-year, and longer maturities. We
act as an agent in offering CDs insured (up to $100,000 per account) by FDIC. The minimum
investment is $5,000.
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Market
Index CDs*
The Market Index CD is a unique investment that gives you
the opportunity to achieve stock-market-like returns without risking your principal.
These CDs are backed by one of Americas most well
known and financially sound banks. On Market Index CDs held to maturity, the issuing bank
offers you:
- FDIC-insured principal (up to $100,000).
- 100% of the upside of the stock market, as measured by the
S&P 500 Price Index.
- None of the downside of the stock market.
If you would like to be invested in the stock market, but
are afraid of losing money, the Market Index CD may be the investment for you.
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