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September 20, 2019

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Non-Investment Risk Management: Weighing the Costs Versus Benefits

David Guttery September 20, 2019

Non-Investment Risk Management: Weighing the Costs Versus Benefits

We have focused quite a bit on the market as of late so let’s move on the something a bit different; non-investment risk management.

Frankly, needs of long-term care can fall upon anyone, not just those nearing or transitioning into retirement.  Some of these statistics may be surprising.  In the State of Alabama, the average cost of a nursing home private room was $74,825 per year.  The median yearly cost for all nursing homes in the United States was just over $100,000 per year in 2018. 

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David is a Registered Financial Consultant, Registered Financial Specialist, and Chartered Asset Manager, and is a member of the American Academy of Financial Management. He graduated from The University of Alabama in 1991 with a BS degree in Finance, and began his career with Nowlin and Associates. In July of 2006, David formed The Keystone Financial Group, and relocated his practice to Trussville, Alabama. The focal point of David’s practice is the design of both qualified and non-qualified retirement strategies for small and medium sized corporations. Other areas of practice include the structuring of retirement income, and estate strategies.

David believes activity to be important within one’s industry and community. He serves the City of Trussville as a member of its Park and Recreation Board, and upon the Advisory Board of the Trussville City Schools Foundation. He coaches youth league basketball, and serves Clearbranch United Methodist Church as its finance committee chairman. He serves Ameritas as a member of its National Field Advisory Committee. David and his family live in Trussville, Alabama. David is a native of Florence, Alabama.

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David R. Guttery & Seth Edgil offer products and services using the following business names: Keystone Financial Group – insurance and financial services | Ameritas Investment Company, LLC (AIC), Member FINRA/SIPC – securities and investments | Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC (AAS) – investment advisory services. AIC and AAS are not affiliated with Keystone Financial Group or any other entity mentioned herein.

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