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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Client Commitment
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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Retirement Traps to Avoid
Beware of these traps that could upend your retirement.
Getting a Head Start on College Savings
A few strategies that may help you prepare for the cost of higher education.
Bull and Bear Go To Market
Learn about the difference between bulls and bears—markets, that is!
Directors and Officers Liability Insurance
Not only can D&O insurance provide financial protection, but it can help improve an organization’s decision-making.
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.
Do Our Biases Affect Our Financial Choices?
Even the most seasoned investors have biases affecting their financial choices.
A Brief History of Estate Taxes
Federal estate taxes have long since been a lucrative source of funding for the federal government.
Your Shifting Risk Tolerance
Time and market performance may subtly and slowly imbalance your portfolio.
Why Medicare Should Be Part of Your Retirement Strategy
How Medicare can address health care needs in your retirement strategy.
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Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
Compare the true costs of buying versus leasing a vehicle to find the better fit for you.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare how the same contribution grows differently in taxable versus tax-deferred accounts.
What Rate Would I Need to Earn on My Savings?
Work backwards from your savings goal to find the rate of return you'd need to get there.
Wedding Budget Calculator
Estimate total wedding costs and see how different choices affect your overall budget.
Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You
See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.
Federal Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Estimate your potential federal capital gains tax liability on the sale of an asset.
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Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
What Smart Investors Know
Savvy investors take the time to separate emotion from fact.
Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.
Keeping Up with the Joneses
Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?
Preparation is the Key to Retirement
The simplest ideas can sometimes make a massive difference over time. Enjoy this brief video to learn more.