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Ray E. LeVitre, CFP®

Founder, Managing Partner, Net Worth Advisory Group

Ray LeVitre has gained a unique perspective of the financial industry during his 20-plus years of experience. He has worked as representative for one of the nation's largest mutual fund companies (Fidelity); as a bank investment representative at one of the nation's largest banks; and as an insurance agent at a reputable life insurance company. He then worked as a stockbroker at the nation's largest brokerage firm before starting his own independent fee-only financial planning firm in 2003, Net Worth Advisory Group.

Because LeVitre has seen the industry from many angles, he understands the types of products and services commission-based companies offer. As an independent fee-only CFP, LeVitre is in a unique position to help people evaluate the products, services and strategies they have been sold by other advisers and help determine if they were given sound advice.

In addition, LeVitre is the author of 20 Retirement Decisions You Need to Make Right Now.

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retirement planning

Can You Retire with a Nest Egg That’s Too Big?

If your retirement plan forecasts a big surplus at the end of your life, your heirs and favorite charities may miss out on thousands – or even million…

March 29, 2021

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Making Your Money Last

Is 4% Withdrawal Rate Still a Good Retirement Rule of Thumb?

We put the popular theory to the test using 30 years of real-world stock market returns. Here's what we found.

June 13, 2019

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IRAs

3 Reasons to Convert an IRA to a Roth

You may have heard about this strategy or thought about giving it a try but aren't sure if it's right for you. To find out, here are the basics of how…

October 25, 2018

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investing

Is the Stock Market More Volatile Now Than Ever Before?

Daily swings of 200 or 300 points can leave investors feeling more than a little unnerved, but a deeper dive into the numbers over the years may revea…

July 5, 2018

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bonds

Rates Are Rising. Is It Time to Sell Your Bonds?

Conventional wisdom holds that bonds' value falls as rates rise, and rates are rising, so now what? Well, before you start selling, read this.

April 16, 2018

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investing

When Will the Dow Hit 50,000?

The freight train ride that stocks have taken investors on has many wondering.

January 29, 2018

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retirement

Will You Spend Less in Retirement Than You Think?

It's smart to budget for inflation. But if you're overly conservative, you may be setting yourself up for a less fun retirement or years longer workin…

November 17, 2017

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investing

Invest with Your Eyes Wide Open

Are you prepared for volatility? Before you make an investment, look carefully at its track record by asking these five questions.

October 16, 2017

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stocks

Time to Take Stock Profits? 4 Steps to Consider Now

With stocks in the stratosphere, many investors have happily put off rebalancing as they watch their portfolios rise. Those same investors won’t be sm…

August 14, 2017