Steven F. Minninger, Jr., CFP®, MBA is a Fairfield County Fee-Based Financial Advisor located in Stamford, CT and serves clients throughout the Tri-State and New England areas.
Waypoint Wealth Planning specializes in providing objective financial planning and investment advisory services to help individuals, families and business owners manage, grow, and protect their assets over the course of their financial lives. Steve Minninger is a Certified Financial PlannerTM Practitioner, a member of the Fairfield County Financial Planning Association® and licensed Investment Advisory Representative.
WHAT'S YOUR DESTINATION?
Whether you are investing to build wealth, protect your family, or preserve your assets for a legacy, we can help you chart a course to get you there safely.
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STUDYING THE CHARTS
Each family or individual’s voyage plan should be made up of a unique set of waypoints that guide them along a route to their goals.
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VOYAGE PLANNING
Laying out the voyage plan is critical to a safe journey. The largest investment returns, the most advanced insurance features, and the soundest recommendations don’t mean anything without a plan.
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How Income Taxes Work
A quick look at how federal income taxes work.
Investment Challenges of the Affluent Investor
Affluent investors face unique challenges when putting together an investment strategy. Make sure you keep these in mind.
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
Password Protection Strategies
Simple steps may help you foil hackers and protect your privacy.
Retirement Income and the Traditional Portfolio
Experiencing negative returns early in retirement can potentially undermine the sustainability of your assets.
Money Draining Food Myths
These food myths will really put a drain on your wallet.
Immediate vs. Deferred Annuities
Looking forward to retirement? It's critical to understand the difference between immediate and deferred annuities.
The History of Currency
Currency has been around for a long time. Here’s a quick history lesson.
Planning for the Expected
You can plan ahead to protect yourself and your family against the financial consequences of deteriorating health.
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Contributing to an IRA?
Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
What Is My Current Net Worth?
Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
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Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Retirement Plan Distributions
There are a number of ways to withdraw money from a qualified retirement plan.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
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Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Do you know these three personal finance sayings?
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now
Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now.