Your Financial Coach
Welcome, we are Janoskie Financial & Associates, a financial organization in Columbia, MD. Janoskie Financial was founded to help individuals manage the financial areas that are important in their lives – income, education, retirement, and estates, just to name a few. We see ourselves as financial coaches to our clients. We work hard to go beyond the service level of the typical wealth management firm and serve as trusted coaches with whom you can rely for honest recommendations and advice tailored to your needs.
While any investment firm can provide product-specific advice, personalized recommendations from someone you trust can be more difficult to find. We believe that when it comes to investments and retirement strategies, trust is vital. We pride ourselves on the long-lasting, multi-generational relationships we build with our clients and their families.
Our philosophy is that we owe our existence to our clients. Our core belief is that their successes define our successes. Our goal is to work alongside our clients and be effective investment advisors for them.
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Our Services
Our independence lends us the freedom to offer a wide array of services tailored to your unique needs. From building your first portfolio to preparing for retirement, we’re here to serve you for the long-term.
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We’ve built a handy mobile app that allows you to easily stay in touch with us on-the-go wherever you are. Ask us questions, send and receive secure messages, request an appointment, get directions to our office, receive helpful notifications, and more.
Helpful Content
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
Contributing to an IRA?
Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.
Find That Lost Retirement Account
With over 24 million “forgotten” 401(k) accounts, you may be surprised to learn of your unclaimed “found” money.
Getting a Head Start on College Savings
A few strategies that may help you prepare for the cost of higher education.
All Muni Bonds Are Not Created Equal
Gaining a better understanding of municipal bonds makes more sense than ever.
Test Your Life Insurance Knowledge
How much do you know about one of the most important tools you have to help protect your and your family’s financial future?
Volunteering in Retirement
For many, retirement includes contributing their time and talents to an organization in need.
Infographic: LGBTQ Proud
The LGBTQ community has fought hard for fundamental human rights, from workplace treatment and healthcare to marriage and family planning. These milestones in LGBTQ rights, coupled with strong financial habits, can help create...
Leveraging Whole Life to Pass on Wealth
Using whole life to transfer wealth when it comes to paying estate taxes
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Interested in a Fuel Efficient Car?
Estimate how many months it may take to recover the out-of-pocket costs when buying a more efficient vehicle.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
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Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
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Retirement and Quality of Life
Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
Don't Myth Out on Whole Life
There are a lot of myths around whole life. Get the facts here.
When Special Care Is Needed: The Special Needs Trust
A special needs trust helps care for a special needs child when you’re gone.
Questions to Consider When Buying a Vacation Home
Doing your research is key before buying a vacation home.
Student Loan Protection
Learn why protecting your student loan payments is an important aspect of your income protection strategy.