Welcome to GBA Financial, your independent full-service financial firm in Rochester, Illinois. We are here to help you take a proactive approach to your personal financial situation while remaining committed to a high standard of integrity and professionalism. We look forward to using our experience to help you pursue your financial goals.
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Retirement Traps to Avoid
Beware of these traps that could upend your retirement.
Rent vs Buy Calculator
Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.
The Value of Insuring Against Life’s Risks
Building wealth requires protection from the forces of wealth destruction.
Understanding Extended Care
Understanding the types of extended care services—and what those services could cost—may be critical.
Your Social Security Roadmap
Help clients navigate their Social Security claiming decisions with our interactive roadmap.
Retirement Questions That Have Nothing to Do With Money
Things to consider before retirement.
Tax Efficiency in Retirement
What role would taxes play in your investment decisions?
Managing Money as a Couple
Keys to preparing to grow wealthy together.
Separating the Signal From the Noise
A good professional provides important guidance and insight through the years.
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Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator
Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.
How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?
See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments
See how switching to bi-weekly mortgage payments could reduce interest and shorten your loan.
How Much Do I Need To Retire?
How much is enough to retire? It depends on your lifestyle, timeline, and more. Use this calculator to get a personalized est
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It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times
All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.