Jamie Letcher, CRPC®
Financial Adviser, LPL
Jamie Letcher is a financial adviser with LPL Financial, located at Summit Credit Union in Madison, Wisconsin, serving as Vice President – Wealth Management, Summit Financial Advisors. He is a member of FINRA/SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser. Summit Credit Union is a $5 billion CU serving 176,000 members. Letcher helps members work toward achieving their financial goals through a process that begins with a "get-to-know-you" meeting and ends with a collaborative plan, complete with action steps. He uses a "big picture" approach, helping ensure members are saving adequately, protecting their families and investing in a manner appropriate for their situation.
Importantly, Letcher considers himself an educator. “I find it important to explain things in a simplified manner and to educate on the pros and cons of different decisions,” he says. “Then clients are able to make an informed, educated decision."
Office: 608.271.1012 | Mobile: 608.206.5199 | E-mail: james.letcher@lpl.com | Website: summitcreditunion.com
How to Navigate the Amusement Park of Rising Interest Rates
bonds
How to Navigate the Amusement Park of Rising Interest Rates
Understanding how rising interest rates affect bond values can help you see the big picture.
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Stop Procrastinating on Your Retirement Plan! Here’s How
retirement planning
Stop Procrastinating on Your Retirement Plan! Here’s How
Do you drag your feet when it comes to your finances and retirement savings? It’s an all-too-common problem. Here are some tips to help fix it.
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When and Why You Might Consider a Strategic Roth Conversion
Roth IRA Conversions
When and Why You Might Consider a Strategic Roth Conversion
For two of my clients, the time was right for executing a Roth IRA conversion. Here’s why, and how they made the strategy work for them.
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How Does the Average Investor Invest Rationally in an Irrational World?
investing
How Does the Average Investor Invest Rationally in an Irrational World?
My own children’s experiences and all that’s happened with Bitcoin and GameStop recently got me thinking: Investors need to keep their greed in check …
April 29, 2021
Financial Planning Resolutions That Only Take Minutes
personal finance
Financial Planning Resolutions That Only Take Minutes
Not all financial New Year’s resolutions are long, involved slogs. Some can be completed in just a few minutes.
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Is the Stock Market a House of Cards?
investing
Is the Stock Market a House of Cards?
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October 12, 2020
How to Save Yourself from … Yourself
investing
How to Save Yourself from … Yourself
Stock market volatility like we’ve been seeing the past few months can bring out the worst in investors. Keep your head and avoid some potentially ser…
June 22, 2020
A Tale of Two Investors: 1 Panicked and 1 Didn't
investing
A Tale of Two Investors: 1 Panicked and 1 Didn't
Two clients' true stories during the last bear market reveal the pitfalls and opportunities that come with investing in uncertain times. Do you see yo…
January 14, 2020
Understanding Interest Rates – and Why You Need to Care
retirement
Understanding Interest Rates – and Why You Need to Care
Here's a primer on why rates rise and fall, how they can affect you and what it could mean for our economy and the stock market.
September 20, 2019
Breaking Down Risk Tolerance
retirement
Breaking Down Risk Tolerance
Whether you're 30 or 60, risk tolerance is an important part of the picture for retirement savers. Here are the basics that all investors should know.
July 18, 2019
Retirement Plans for the Entrepreneur
retirement
Retirement Plans for the Entrepreneur
From Simple IRAs and Solo 401(k)s to SEP IRAs, small businesses have many retirement savings options to choose from. Here are the basics to get starte…
June 11, 2019
How to Start Saving for Your Child's College Education
Paying for College
How to Start Saving for Your Child's College Education
It can feel overwhelming, but don't let that stop you, because you really can do it. Start today. Here's how.
March 11, 2019
Annuities: They May Be a Better Option than You Think
retirement
Annuities: They May Be a Better Option than You Think
To approach annuities with an open mind, first take a look at the basic types and how they work.
November 23, 2018
Active vs Passive Investing … Which Path to Take?
Investor Psychology
Active vs Passive Investing … Which Path to Take?
It comes down to fees and performance, of course, but you need to put a little more thought into the question than just that to make a good decision.
June 22, 2018
The Top 10 Retirement Tips You Can Give Your Millennial
retirement
The Top 10 Retirement Tips You Can Give Your Millennial
If you’re a parent with kids in their 20s or 30s — or any kids at all — you’re probably no stranger to worrying about their future, including their f…
March 13, 2018
The Top 10 Pieces of Retirement Advice You Can Give Your Millennial
retirement
The Top 10 Pieces of Retirement Advice You Can Give Your Millennial
Putting the right foot forward now will make all the difference later. Here's how parents can point their adult children in the right direction.
March 13, 2018
Know Thy Tax Brackets — and How to Manage Them
taxes
Know Thy Tax Brackets — and How to Manage Them
To keep a lid on your tax liability, check where you are on the income tax bracket spectrum. If you're on the brink of bumping into a higher bracket, …
December 7, 2017
Preparing Yourself for a Stock Market Downdraft
Markets
Preparing Yourself for a Stock Market Downdraft
The stock market's bull run is over eight years old. Do you know what to do when it ends?
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