Welcome to Helms Wealth Management
We are a small, independent wealth management firm focused on helping clients align their resources and goals. Their success energizes our commitment to critical thinking, a clear, understandable strategy and appropriate recommendations. Each client is unique and deserves a personalized approach to their situation. We are free of obligations to banks, Wall Street brokers and proprietary investment packages.
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Helpful Content
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
Why Medicare Should Be Part of Your Retirement Strategy
How Medicare can address health care needs in your retirement strategy.
How Retirement Spending Changes With Time
It can be difficult for clients to imagine how much they’ll spend in retirement. This short, insightful article is useful.
Roth IRA for Kids
Learn about the benefits and requirements of opening a Roth IRA for kids.
Why Do Renters Have to Save More?
How much more would retirement cost if you owned your home rather than rented? It could actually be several times less.
A Look at Diversification
Diversification is an investment principle designed to manage risk, but it can't prevent against a loss.
Women on the Rise
Explore the growing influence women wield over the economy with this handy infographic.
What If Your Kids Decide Against College?
Rising college costs prompt students to seek alternatives; 529 account funds can be used for other education options.
Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs)
Explaining Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs) and their benefit to estate strategy.
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Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Compare different mortgage term lengths side by side to find the option that fits your budget.
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Behavioral Finance
An amusing and whimsical look at behavioral finance best practices for investors.
Working With A Financial Professional
A financial professional is an invaluable resource to help you untangle the complexities of whatever life throws at you.
What You Need to Know About Social Security
Every so often, you'll hear about Social Security benefits running out. But is there truth to the fears, or is it all hype?
Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations?
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.
4 Elements of an Estate Strategy
Learn about the importance of having an estate strategy in this helpful and informative video.