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Making a positive difference in the financial lives of our clients for over 60 years, Arbogast Financial Centre is a CPA Firm and Registered Investment Advisor located in Melbourne, Florida. Through individualized attention and integrity, our accountants and financial professionals provide efficient and effective services tailored to your unique needs. We strive to provide our clients with the best tools and resources available to achieve financial security and stability in their business and personal life. Whether a small business is in need of accounting or tax services, or someone has personal wealth questions regarding retirement, Arbogast Financial Centre can help.
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Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Comparing Investments
This calculator compares the net gain of a taxable investment versus a tax-favored one.
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Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
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This calculator helps determine your pre-tax and after-tax dividend yield on a particular stock.
What Is My Current Net Worth?
Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
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Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
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Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’d love to help you prepare.
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.
Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?
Your DNA Test
If your family relies on your income, it’s critical to know what their needs would be in the event of your death.
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
Estate Management 101
A will may be only one of the documents you need—and one factor to consider—when it comes to managing your estate.