Piatchek And Associates, Inc.

 

 We help people achieve their dreams by creating, protecting, and enhancing wealth.

We help business owners eliminate the "what-ifs" that keep them lying awake at 2 o'clock in the morning staring at the bedroom ceiling.

It's your future...you earned it. Give us a call today at 417-881-7900 to schedule a meeting.

- John Piatchek, CLU, ChFC, CFBS   

 

 

We want your experience with us to be exceptional—from the way we answer the phone, to the cookies we set out for meetings, to the measurable results of the careful planning we do with you. Our pledge is to make every interaction positive and productive.

 

Click below to learn what we can accomplish together.

 

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Calculators

Life Insurance

How much life insurance would you need to produce a sufficient income stream for your family?

College Funding

Use this calculator to estimate the cost of your child’s education, based on the variables you input.

Cost of Retirement

Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.

Financial IQ Test

Take this quick quiz to find out your Financial IQ

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Newsletters

Are Consumers Holding the Keys to a Better Economy?

Consumer spending still accounts for about 70% of gross domestic product, but some government statistics suggest that consumers may have reduced spending drastically in recent years, especially on discretionary items. High unemployment, household debt, and a general lack of confidence can affect consumers' ability and willingness to spend.

HOT TOPIC: Eye on Japan's Recovery Within a Recovery

Japan’s economy hasn’t been on solid ground since the 1990s, but now it must grapple with rebuilding after an earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear accident that have caused economic losses expected to surpass $300 billion. What is the outlook for Japan and the effects the nation's disasters could have on the world economy and financial markets?

Ways to Save More

About two out of three American workers are saving for retirement, but less than half are confident that they will save enough money to live comfortably during their retirement years. This article includes suggestions for readers to take small steps that could make a big difference when they are ready to retire.

Dispelling Umbrella Insurance Myths

Many people may think their chances of being hit with a multimillion-dollar lawsuit are fairly slim. Besides, wouldn't the liability coverage on their homeowners and auto insurance policies be enough to protect them against a claim or a lawsuit? Unfortunately, there are misconceptions about umbrella liability insurance that could cause someone to be underinsured.

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