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

GDP: Measuring the Economy

It's likely you've heard a lot about the gross domestic product (GDP) if you follow the news. But what is its impact on the national economy and how has the Great Recession impacted the GDP? This primer explains the numbers behind the GDP and what it ultimately tells us about the economic health of the nation.

Tips for Surviving the Estate Tax

The federal estate tax was reinstated retroactively to January 1, 2010, by the 2010 Tax Relief Act. However, the favorable provisions are scheduled to expire at the end of 2012, when estates exceeding $1 million could be subject to the federal levy.

HOT TOPIC: European News Causes Market Mood Swings

In recent weeks, the yields on Italian bonds spiked to more than 7%, suggesting the sovereign debt crisis was spreading to a much larger economy and eluding the European Union’s efforts to contain it. The U.S. stock and bond markets have responded to the headlines coming out of Europe. This article explores the role of political risk in U.S. financial market volatility.

To Roll or Not to Roll: It's Your Choice

Some employers are encouraging departing employees to leave their retirement savings in their employer plans. But employees should make any decisions based on their own needs and concerns, not the former employer's. Read about the pros and cons of rolling over retirement plan assets to an IRA.

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