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"Don Mathieson" Registered Representative with Cetera Financial Specialist

(845) 357-6815

Your Financial Future

Today’s economic environment presents many challenges. But along with these challenges comes opportunities and potential rewards for those who can identify long-term trends.

Whether you’re facing retirement—or looking to better understand certain investment ideas—we can help you address your most pressing money questions.

Our first priority is your overall financial success. We want to learn more about your personal situation, identify your dreams and goals, and understand your tolerance for risk. Long-term relationships that encourage open and honest communication have been the cornerstone of my foundation of success.

Our site is filled with educational videos, articles, presentations, and calculators designed to help you learn more about the world of personal finance. As you search my website, send me a note regarding any questions you may have about any particular investment concepts or products. We'll get back to you quickly with a thoughtful answer.

Helpful Content

Once Upon a Goal

Once Upon a Goal

Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.

Retirement Savings in Three Phases of Retirement

Retirement Savings in Three Phases of Retirement

It’s vital to think about your retirement in these three key stages, so you can adequately plan for each.

Putting a Price Tag On Your Health

Putting a Price Tag On Your Health

Being healthy not only makes you feel good, it may also help you financially.

 

It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times

Learn about key investment principles that will help you navigate the unpredictability of the financial markets.

Financially Savvy at Six Figures

Help your clients with these practical steps to make the most of their six-figure income.

Could the Right Firm Culture Elevate You?

Joining the right team culture can help you grow and thrive.

The Pros and Cons of an NUA Strategy

Learn the advantages of a Net Unrealized Appreciation strategy with this helpful article.

Resolutions to Help Build Financial Independence

Pursue financial independence next year with a few simple but empowering resolutions.

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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How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?

See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.

Simple 401k

See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.

How Can I Save a Million Dollars?

See what it takes in monthly contributions and time to reach a million-dollar savings goal.

Emergency Fund Calculator

Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.

Inflation & Retirement

See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.

Long-Term-Care Needs

Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.

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Timing Your Retirement

This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.

Stay Safe with a Business Owner's Policy

Learn the advantages of Business Owner's Policies with this highly educational and fun animated video.

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.

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.

The Latte Lie and Other Myths

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

Bursting the Bubble

Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?

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