Kyle Whittington, CFP®

Kyle has been in the financial services business since 2006, joining Meld Financial in January 2007. Kyle was promoted to President of Meld Financial in 2021 and continues to service Meld’s individual clients with their investment portfolio needs. In addition, Kyle oversees Meld’s Investment Department, focusing on design and implementation of investment plans for clients. Kyle also maintains our investment platforms, including Meld’s mutual fund portfolios, bond ladders, and stock portfolios. View Kyle's LinkedIn Profile. Education: M.S. Human Environmental Sciences (Financial Planning), University of Alabama – 2006 B.S. Commerce and Business Administration (Finance), University of Alabama – 2005 CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ – 2009 Securities Licenses: Series 7, 24 and 66
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COVID-19 Scams and How to Protect Yourself

School of Financial Wellness

Scammers are looking to exploit the oddity of the current COVID-19 pandemic as they use old scams in new ways to target the most vulnerable.

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Required Rate of Return – The Key to Your Retirement

School of Financial Wellness

Your Required Rate of Return [RRoR™] is a single metric, just one percentage value, that can be the ultimate guide to your retirement investing strategy.

Red white and blue buttons with stars, stripes, and “CARES Act”. The CARES Act makes important changes to Required Minimum Distributions (RMD’s) for Retirement Accounts.
What the CARES Act means for Required Minimum Distributions (RMD’s)

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The majority of media buzz on the CARES Act has been about fiscal stimulus. However, those nearing retirement should pay attention to RMD modifications for 2020.

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COVID-19 Update from Meld University

School of Financial Wellness

The U.S. has over 3.8 million cases of COVID-19 and over 141k deaths. Case number are escalating rapidly, again. How will this impact your investments?

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How Much Do I Need to Retire?

School of Financial Wellness

There is no one-size-fits-all answer. But, once you have your Financial Fingerprint®, you will know how much it will take to meet your retirement goals.

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How the CARES Act Impacts Retirement Plan Rollover Rules

School of Financial Wellness

Borrowing from a retirement plan is generally viewed as a last resort. But the CARES Act gives some extra leeway for savers in these uncertain times.

How will coronavirus (covid-19) impact the markets?
Coronavirus (Covid-19) and Your Investments

School of Financial Wellness

The coronavirus outbreak is only about two months old, so it is premature to discuss how this potential pandemic will play out.

Mentally preparing for retirement
Mentally Preparing for Retirement

School of Financial Wellness

When planning for retirement you often think of the necessary financial resources. On the other hand, few have considered the mental challenges.

Retirement Planning Pitfalls
Retirement Planning Pitfalls

School of Financial Wellness

We’ve identified the 4 biggest mistakes people make when planning for retirement. Take 2 minutes to make sure you’re avoiding these retirement planning pitfalls.