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Meet Our Newest Advisory Team Member


        


We are very pleased to introduce Andrea Bishop as the newest addition to the Multop Financial Planning Team!


Andrea has several years of background in the investment industry and has served in advisory positions and as the service manager at other firms. She is a great asset to our team and to our clientele. Andrea will be handling all service work during Aretha's maternity leave and will continue to assist clients and the rest of the team when Aretha returns. Over the past few months she has learned our way of doing business and has familiarized herself with our investment companies and is now excited to get to know you better and provide the best service possible. We look forward to her being a long term member of our team here at Multop Financial.  

 

To learn more about Andrea, please click here.

  

Fiscal Cliff Deal: Better Late Than Never?

 

Legislation passed on New Year's Day averted the fiscal cliff, but many questions regarding taxes, spending and the deficit remain unanswered. Our experts have reviewed what we do know about the 2013 tax law changes, along with the planning opportunities now available.

 

For many high-income taxpayers, legislation passed on New Year's Day will mean a higher top rate of income tax and fewer itemized deductions. In addition, the payroll tax holiday is over, meaning that taxpayers will see a two percentage point increase in their payroll tax. Continue reading...

 

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Debt Ceiling Remarks

As financial advisors, it is our job to stay properly informed on political matters, especially as they pertain to taxes and the economy, and then we pass that information on to you.

 

You've probably heard about the U.S. debt-ceiling crisis, but you may not have heard about the steps the government has taken to solve it. The media has floated around terms like "Super Committee" and "trigger mechanism" and unless you're following closely, it can be hard to know just what exactly is going on. Click here to read more...

 

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Securities and Investment Advisory services offered through Cetera Advisors LLC, an independent, registered broker-dealer and Registered Investment Advisor.  Member FINRA/SIPC. 

 
January 2013
 

  

News & Events

 

 

January Lifestyles

 

      

January's Lifestyles page features local photographer and website designer John Sedgwick. Read about his passion for all things artistic and preview some of his beautiful photography.  

 

Read about John here

 

 

From our team focus, learn more about Scott Locker's love of life and family and also enjoy his Famous Caesar Salad recipe.

 

Read about Scott here

  

   

Caution! New Phone Scam on the Rise

The FBI and U.S. Courts are warning consumers to be alert for an increasingly common and effective telephone based identity theft threat known as "the jury duty scam."

 

In the Jury duty scam, the scammer, posing as a local court worker, tells you that a warrant has been issued for your arrest because you failed to report for jury duty. Continue reading...

 

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Multop Financial  

2210 Rimland Dr, Ste 101  

Bellingham, WA 98226

 

Ph:   (888) 671-7891

Fax: (360) 671-4963

 

E: info@multop.com