Managing and Nurturing a Lifetime of Wealth
Financial Advisors in Fresno, CA
Nichols Financial Strategies serves the financial and investment planning needs of individuals, families, professionals and businesses in Fresno and surrounding Central Valley communities. Our experience delivering informed, insightful guidance has helped us earn the trust and respect of an impressive number of businesses in the agriculture industry. With more than a decade working with this select group, we understand the challenges you face and the complexities of your financial needs. Whether you are planning for retirement, establishing a legacy for your children and grandchildren, or preparing a succession plan for your business, we are well equipped to develop a customized strategy aligned with your unique needs.
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Learn more about how we specialize in helping ag-focused businesses with a full spectrum of business planning services, from risk management to exit planning.
Business Planning
Experience how our full-circle perspective of combining your life and your wealth into one plan puts you on a path to confidence and clarity.
Wealth Planning
Discover how we leverage decades of expertise to personalize and customize an investment strategy that helps you grow, nurture, and protect your wealth.
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Four Really Good Reasons to Invest
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Women and Financial Strategies
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Test Your Estate Strategy Knowledge
Estate management can help ensure that your assets are transferred according to your wishes while managing tax issues.
A Look at Whole Life Insurance
Whole life insurance remains in force as long as you remain current with premiums. Here's how it works.
Insurance Needs Assessment: Married With Children
When you’re married and have children, insurance needs will be different.
Top New Digital Tools for Small Businesses
Apps that help small business owners better manage and grow their business.
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My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
What Is My Current Net Worth?
Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.
Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
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Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
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Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.
How to Retire Early
Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous
Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy?
What Our Kids Can Teach us About Saving Money
Would you guess that Millennials are effectively saving for retirement? Well, they are.
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?