Understanding Today's Financial Environment
Welcome to Settanni Financial, a private wealth management firm located in Westchester County, NY. We have been helping our clients build their futures for over 25 years. We understand that families face unique challenges as they plan for college, prepare for retirement and plan their estates. Whether your goal is securing a paycheck for life, protecting loved ones, or creating a legacy, we have a solution that will meet your needs. Our personalized service helps you focus on what matters most to you; family, career, and leisure, while we handle the rest.
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We educate our clients and take the mystery out of investing, insurance, estate conservation, preserving wealth.
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Special Kids of NY
Special kids of New York is an organization we started 18 years ago to help local children in need of financial assistance.
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How to Retire Early
Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.
The ABC’s of Auto Insurance
What kind of auto insurance should you have? Do you know?
How to Make the Tax Code Work for You
When you take the time to learn more about how it works, you may be able to put the tax code to work for you.
Please Leave Home Without It
Concerns over identity theft continue to grow, especially with data breaches at major companies and financial institutions.
Mutual Funds vs. ETFs
Exchange-traded funds have some things in common with mutual funds, but there are differences, too.
Avoiding Cognitive Decline
Try these activities to keep your brain sharp.
Lots of Variables with Fixed-Rate Mortgages
When selecting a fixed-rate mortgage, a borrower has to determine how many years to finance the loan.
All Muni Bonds Are Not Created Equal
Gaining a better understanding of municipal bonds makes more sense than ever.
Estimating the Cost of College
This worksheet can help you estimate the costs of a four-year college program.
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Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
This calculator estimates how much life insurance you would need to meet your family's needs if you were to die prematurely.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
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Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
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The Rule of 72
Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous
Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy?
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Do you know these three personal finance sayings?
18 Years’ Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years, with many lasting even longer. Will you fill your post-retirement days with purpose?
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?