Alden Financial Group

George B. Alden, Jr., CFP® ChFC MBA MSFS

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As with most other things in life, the key to achieving your long-term financial objectives is planning. Your goal may be to fund your children’s college education, protect your family during your working years, or guarantee your own retirement security. These things won’t happen by accident. It’s important to determine what you’d like to achieve financially and then map out a strategy that will help you meet those goals. The good news is that it’s never too late to start.

Of course, planning your financial future can be intimidating. Luckily, you don't have to do it alone. We are trained professionals who can help you identify your financial needs and then determine which insurance and financial products can best help you meet your objectives.

Please use our Web site as a resource, and do not hesitate to contact us for additional information or to schedule a meeting. Thank you for your interest.

George Alden, Jr., CFP® ChFC MBA MSFS is an agent licensed to sell insurance through New York Life Insurance Company and may be licensed with various other independent unaffiliated insurance companies in the states of Texas, Minnesota and Missouri. No insurance business may be conducted outside these states referenced.

George Alden, Jr., CFP® ChFC MBA MSFS is a Registered Representative of and offers securities products & services through NYLIFE Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC, A Licensed Insurance Agency, (972) 387-2929. In this regard, this communication is strictly intended for individuals residing in the states of Texas, California, Colorado, Minnesota, and Missouri. No offers may be made or accepted from any resident outside the specific states referenced.

Alden Financial Group is not owned or operated by NYLIFE Securities LLC or its affiliates.

George Alden, Jr., CFP® ChFC MBA MSFS is also separately registered as an investment adviser representative ("IAR"), under Eagle Strategies LLC, a Registered Investment Adviser, offering advisory services in the state of Texas, California, Colorado, Minnesota, and Missouri. As such, these services are strictly intended for individuals  residing in Texas, California, Colorado, Florida, Minnesota and Missouri.   

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Neither Alden Financial Group, George Alden nor NYLIFE Securities LLC or its representatives render tax, legal or accounting advice.  Please consult your professional advisors regarding your particular situation.

 

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