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Ward Financial Services, LLC is a full service Financial Planning firm specializing in Investment Planning and Income Tax and Estate Planning.
We hope your visit will help you understand the opportunities and potential rewards that are available when you take a proactive approach to your personal financial situation. Ward Financial Services, LLC created this Web site to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind insurance, investing, retirement, estate planning, and wealth preservation. Most importantly, we hope you see the value of working with skilled professionals to pursue your financial goals.
As personal financial professionals, we can:
- Help you clarify and define your goals
- Recommend solutions that fit your needs
- Deliver timely information
- Explain how changing financial conditions affect you
- Monitor your financial progress
- Make investment planning easier
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If you have any questions, please call us at (918) 481-3344 or e-mail us at phil.ward@stbernardfinancial.com. We will be happy to help. We look forward to talking with you.
Newsletters
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Strategies for Smarter Giving
In addition to advancing philanthropic goals, strategic charitable donations may offer tax advantages.
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HOT TOPIC: Moody’s Downgraded U.S. Debt — Does It Matter?
On May 16, 2025, Moody’s Ratings downgraded U.S. government debt from its highest rating of Aaa to Aa1. This article looks at the reasons for the downgrade and its potential effects.
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Fine-Tuning with Sector Funds
The stocks in the S&P 500 are classified by 11 sectors, each of which responds differently to market conditions.
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Voluntourism: A Vacation That Makes a Difference
A volunteer vacation offers an opportunity to give back, meet new people who share common interests, and become immersed in a different culture.
Calculators
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Roth IRA Conversion
This calculator can help you determine whether you should consider converting to a Roth IRA.
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Long-Term Care Self Insurance
Will you be able to afford nursing home care?
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Life Insurance
How much life insurance would you need to produce a sufficient income stream for your family?
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Net Worth
A balance sheet summarizes your assets and liabilities and reveals your net worth.