Stephen Kirkendall, CFP®, ChFC | Portland and Vancouver's Independent Financial Advisor

Ever talk to someone who retired too soon and worries about running out of money? Or worries about how to transfer their assets to their children rather than Uncle Sam?

Stephen R. Kirkendall, CFP®, ChFC, is a Certified Financial Planner™ and Chartered Financial Consultant with nearly 30 years of experience. KPDQ-FM radio host Lew Davies invited Steve to his LiveLine show for over 15 years. Why? Because Steve would take every call, take it seriously, and answer the caller’s question completely and in plain English.

JUST ADDED: Steve recorded an interview on the "10 Most Important Retirement Questions from 15 Years on the Radio." Call our office and we'll be happy to send you a CD. Or you can listen online or read a transcript.

Steve has also given over 100 educational seminars at colleges and churches. His television interviews have been seen by national audiences.

Steve has helped hundreds of individuals and couples assess their financial situation and risk tolerance, determined retirement goals, and created a plan to help them pursue their retirement goals. He has helped many widows understand their investments after the loss of their husbands and coping with their new responsibilities and situation.

An avid bowler, Steve can help you avoid the many “gutter balls” of retirement planning. Some people save too little or take too little risk. Others take too much risk and lose money they don’t have time to earn again. Still others retire too soon and risk running out of money during the latter years of retirement.

Don't lose sleep over retirement because you don't know where you stand. Let Steve help by determining your current situation, developing a plan and reviewing with you to help keep you on track. Maybe then you can enjoy your time with the grandkids.

Do you really want to feel in control of your financial future? Give Steve a call today!

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