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Karsten Jacobson, CFP®, CDFA®
Financial Advisor

Pursuing your financial goals with experienced guidance

Along with challenges, the market also brings new opportunities – you just have to know where to look and when to take action. Over the years, we’ve helped clients navigate through challenging times with purpose and confidence toward their financial goals, and we're here to help you, too.

We can offer you an array of personalized financial services, support and guidance that can help make a positive difference in the pursuit of your financial goals.

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, Certified Financial Planner™,  CFP Logo Flame Design and  CFP Logo Plaque Design in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.

Services we offer

Business Planning

You understand all too well the effort that goes into creating a successful business. It is no surprise that a successful transition – whether it be selling all or part of your business or passing it on to an heir – requires substantial work as well.

Financial Planning

Whether planning to build a home by the lake or help your daughter launch a business, you need a well-conceived plan in order to succeed. Pursuing financial independence is no different. Whether you’re looking to grow your money over time, generate income in retirement or preserve wealth for future generations, confidence in your financial plan comes with knowing your assets are invested well.

Investment Strategies

Our team of professionals unlocks a number of choices for your portfolio. We offer experienced guidance for selecting alternative investments, separately managed and unified managed accounts, managed discretionary accounts, wrap accounts, structured products and options, along with traditional offerings such as equities, fixed income, annuities, mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.

Business Owners

Business Owners

11/06/2020
Unique solutions for business owners and entrepreneurs.
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Families & Individuals

Families & Individuals

11/05/2020
A pragmatic approach to wealth management
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Retirees

Retirees

11/04/2020
Nurturing wealth so you can live a longer, better life.
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Women Investors

Women Investors

11/03/2020
Understanding the challenges women face and how to help.
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News & resources

Preparing for your future with long-term care insurance

Preparing for your future with long-term care insurance

How to plan for long-term care needs health insurance doesn’t cover.
Retirement & Longevity
May FOMC meeting concludes with no changes to interest rates

May FOMC meeting concludes with no changes to interest rates

05/01/2024
The Federal Reserve is looking for more confidence that inflation is headed back towards its 2% target before commencing with rate cuts.
Markets & Investing
Foster financial literacy and family values

Foster financial literacy and family values

The two go hand in hand when preparing your heirs.
Family & Lifestyle
April sees Federal Reserve rate cut expectations dampen

April sees Federal Reserve rate cut expectations dampen

04/30/2024
The S&P 500 experienced its first 5% pullback since October 2023, but the long-term outlook remains positive.
Markets & Investing
Cash management strategies for business owners

Cash management strategies for business owners

Top five tips for navigating market volatility and inflation.
Business Ownership
Portfolio construction

Portfolio construction

04/29/2024
Drew O’Neil discusses fixed income market conditions and offers insight for bond investors.
Markets & Investing
Keep calm and carry on with your long-term investing strategy

Keep calm and carry on with your long-term investing strategy

04/29/2024
Raymond James CIO Larry Adam reminds investors to stay focused on the destination and reinforces his team's year-end projection of 5,200 for the S&P 500.
Economy & Policy
Five potential market-moving events to be mindful of

Five potential market-moving events to be mindful of

04/26/2024
Review the latest Weekly Headings by CIO Larry Adam.
Markets & Investing
GDP, inflation, and the Fed: Keep calm and carry on

GDP, inflation, and the Fed: Keep calm and carry on

04/26/2024
Chief Economist Eugenio J. Aleman discusses current economic conditions.
Economy & Policy
The pledged-securities mortgage explained

The pledged-securities mortgage explained

Savvy investors can leverage their assets to secure a loan using a pledged-securities mortgage. 
Family & Lifestyle
IRS suspends missed RMD penalty for certain inherited IRAs

IRS suspends missed RMD penalty for certain inherited IRAs

Some beneficiaries who inherited an IRA in 2020, 2021, 2022 or 2023 will not face withdrawal penalties until 2025.
Retirement & Longevity
Protecting your Social Security payout

Protecting your Social Security payout

To handle payments for a disabled senior, it's not enough to put powers of attorney, medical directives or guardianship arrangements in place.
Retirement & Longevity
Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.
Warren Buffett

An elevated advisory experience

We believe that financial advisory services should be shaped by the unique needs of each client we serve, from individuals to families to high-caliber institutions. Our personal approach and robust capabilities enable us to create customized investment strategies and deliver a quality standard of service with every investment strategy we present. 
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