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Your Financial Fingerprint®

What is a Financial Fingerprint®?

A Financial Fingerprint is best described as a detailed map of your unique financial situation. Every individual or family has their own profile of income, expenses, savings and goals. By developing your Financial Fingerprint®, we will understand your financial situation in detail, so we can help you make the best decisions for your retirement and your future.

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Weekly Economic Update presented by Meld University
Weekly Economic Update

School of Financial Wellness

Jobs unexpectedly declined in July. Stocks rose to records. Treasury yields fell. ISM manufacturing and services showed expansion.

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The Hidden Cost of Consulting Into Retirement

School of Financial Wellness

Consulting work during the transition into retirement affects self-employment tax, Medicare premiums, and health insurance costs.

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Retirement Planning Resource Guide

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A complete guide to the resources behind a strong retirement plan, from saving and investing to tax and estate planning.

Meld University is a collection of articles, seminars and videos, curated by the professionals at Meld Financial, that are designed to educate you on a wide range of financial topics. The only cost is your time!

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Join Us In Celebrating the Retirement of Pat Burris

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After 40 years in the financial services industry, including over 25 with Meld, Pat Burris, CFP® is entering a well-earned retirement.

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Spring 2025 Sponsorships, Events, And Webinars

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This spring, we will sponsor several community events, host our annual shredding event, and provide two valuable webinars.

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Furthering Education to Better Serve You

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Four Meld Financial employees recently received new certifications that will help them to better serve you.

Why Meld Financial?

Meld Financial, Inc. is an independent wealth management firm located in Birmingham, AL.

We specialize in financial planning, investment management, employee benefits and executive benefits for individuals, families, trusts, foundations and institutions.

We provide independent and objective services melded with customer-driven financial goals.

Mark McGarvey - Founder - Meld Financial

“We will always recommend the same course of action we would choose for ourselves, given the same circumstances.”

-Mark McGarvey, Founder