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Matthew J. Bracciante

501 North Salem Street
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Apex, North Carolina 27502

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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

College Savings

College Savings

See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.

A Primer on Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts

A Primer on Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts

Irrevocable life insurance trusts can be important tools that may accomplish a number of estate objectives.

Managing an Inheritance

Managing an Inheritance

A windfall from a loved one can be both rewarding and complicated.

 

Orchestrating Your Retirement Accounts

Getting the instruments of your retirement to work in concert may go far in realizing the retirement you imagine.

Choices for Your 401(k) at a Former Employer

Individuals have four basic choices with the 401(k) account they accrued at a previous employer.

Can I Create a Roth if I’m Over the Income Limit?

Use this article to start conversations about the “backdoor” Roth IRA strategy.

Retiring Earlier Than Expected? What To Know

Retiring earlier than expected can be disheartening. Learn steps that can help you smoothe the road ahead.

An Overview of Renter’s Insurance

Don’t overlook the need for renter’s insurance if you rent your home.

Data Thieves from Outer Space

Learn about the dangers of internet fraud with this highly educational and fun “pulp” comic.

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Assess Your Life Insurance Needs

Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.

Comparing Investments

Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.

My Retirement Savings

See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.

How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?

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

Federal Capital Gains Tax Estimator

Estimate your potential federal capital gains tax liability on the sale of an asset.

Simple 401k

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

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The Wild West of Data Theft

Learn about cyber liability insurance in this entertaining video.

What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?

$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.

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.

Bridging the Confidence Gap

In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.

18 Years Worth of Days

The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?

Safeguard Your Digital Estate

If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?

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