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President, Barnett Financial and Tax
Phone: 800.425.7044 Website: www.bfandt.com
Rick Barnett is president and founder of Barnett Financial & Tax, a one-stop financial hub for clients in Michigan and beyond. He hosts the Barnett Financial Hour radio show and often serves as a source on local TV news stations. His professional designations include Certified Estate Planning Professional (CEPP), Masters of Estate Preservation (MEP) and Christian Financial Consultant and Advisor (CFCA). He serves the community through board participation and charitable service for more than 20 organizations.
If your retirement "stool" has only two legs (Social Security and personal savings), they'd better be extra sturdy. Be sure to shore them up with strong planning.
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