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 is an Investment Adviser Representative with DLG Wealth Management, LLC registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as an investment adviser.
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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What Is My Current Net Worth?
Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
Don't Buy The Hype
There are a lot of misconceptions about Social Security. Here’s the truth about three of them.
Countdown to College
Preparing for college means setting goals, staying focused, and tackling a few key milestones along the way.
Inflation and the Real Rate of Return
Learn about the role of inflation when considering your portfolio’s rate of return with this helpful article.
What's My 2022 Tax Bracket?
Knowing your tax bracket can make a large difference in your tax preparations. Check out this handy reference of updated ranges from the IRS in case your designated bracket has changed.
How to Appeal Your Property Taxes
For homeowners who think their property taxes are too high, there are ways to appeal.
Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill
How long does a $20 bill last?
A Brief Guide To Condo Insurance
Important items to consider when purchasing condo insurance.
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Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
What's My Potential Estate Tax?
This calculator helps estimate your federal estate tax liability.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
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Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
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Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are hundreds of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
Keeping Up with the Joneses
Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?
Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.
Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?