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Welcome to Lake Ridge Financial – Your Partner in Financial Confidence
At Lake Ridge Financial, we know that planning for the future can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. Serving Dane, Rock, and Sauk County, we’re here to help you navigate the financial journey with clarity and confidence.
Whether you're preparing for retirement, saving for college, or developing an estate strategy, we take a personalized approach to align with your needs, goals, and aspirations.
With years of experience in financial services, our professionals are committed to guiding you through life’s financial decisions—today, tomorrow, and for years to come. Let’s build a strategy that works for you, every step of the way.
We look forward to working with you!
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The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
First Year of Retirement: What to Expect
Understand the key financial and lifestyle shifts that happen in your first year of retirement.
Retiring Earlier Than Expected? What To Know
Retiring earlier than expected can be disheartening. Learn steps that can help you smoothe the road ahead.
How the SECURE Act 2.0 Changed RMDs
Understand how SECURE Act 2.0 affects RMDs and how using a QCD can possibly benefit both taxes and charitable goals.
Investment Challenges of the Affluent Investor
Affluent investors face unique challenges when putting together an investment strategy. Make sure you keep these in mind.
Errors and Omissions Insurance
E&O insurance is specifically designed to protect you, or your company, from the risk of a client’s dissatisfaction.
Buying a Vacation Home? 5 Questions to Consider First
You may be considering purchasing a vacation property, this can be an exciting milestone, but there are a few things to consider first.
How Financial Professionals Are Compensated
Read this overview to learn how financial advisors are compensated.
Tax & Estate Strategies for Married LGBTQ+ Couples
Learn how to maximize your tax and estate strategy as a married member of the LGBTQ+ community.
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Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
How Compound Interest Works
Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
Estimate Your RMD
Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.
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Keeping Up with the Joneses
Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times
All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.
Retirement and Quality of Life
Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?