Navigating Uncertain Times
Recent weeks have seen some extraordinary moves in the financial markets, as the world reacts to the spread of COVID-19. Please know that we are closely monitoring current news and economic reports, and we are committed to supporting you through this season. Feel free to contact us any time, for any reason. We are here to help.
Tacoma Financial Strategies (An Office of Fredericksburg Financial LLC)
I use an educational approach to comprehensive financial planning based on sound strategies and ideas. My goal is to help individuals, families and small businesses pursue their financial objectives through a disciplined philosophy. I believe that proper financial planning is a process, not pushing products.
As President of this firm, I believe it important to share these professional commitments to each and every client:
- I do not recommend products based on professional compensation
- I will always provide advice and recommendations that are in my clients' best interests and appropriate for their personal situations
- I will always be transparent in the commission or fee-based compensation that I receive for managing or selecting investments for client accounts
I have access to multitudes of investment and insurance products as an independent financial advisor, so I will always analyze the specific financial needs, goals and objectives of every client individually, as well as sharing strategies and solutions that have been the cornerstones of my own personal financial planning over the years.
Thank you for your interest and look forward to speaking with you!
David S. Tronson, President and Founder
Fredericksburg Financial LLC is a company registered in the Commonwealth of Virginia and Washington State. Tacoma Financial Strategies is a registered trade name in Washington State.
How Much Do You Know About Investing?
These days, investing in financial markets is a common practice. Yet, many Americans remain under-informed about how various investment products really work. Want to know how you rank? Challenge yourself with our brief quiz, "Test Your Investment IQ."
Helpful Content
How Financial Professionals Are Compensated
Read this overview to learn how financial advisors are compensated.
A Primer on Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts
Irrevocable life insurance trusts can be important tools that may accomplish a number of estate objectives.
Tax Deductions You Won't Believe
Here are some examples of deductions from the IRS that were permitted and some that were, uh, too creative.
How to Invest in LGBTQ+ Friendly Companies
This article allows those who support LGBTQ+ interests to explore the possibilities of Socially Responsible Investing.
Countering Counterfeit Currency
Combating counterfeiting remains core to preserving the integrity of the nation’s money.
How Women Can Prepare For Retirement
Are women prepared for a 20-year retirement?
Understanding Long-Term Care
Understanding the types of long-term-care services—and what those services could cost—may be critical.
The Five Basics of Financial Literacy
How literate are you when it comes to your finances? Brush up with these five basics.
Prevent a Rift: Money Tips for Newlyweds
Couples may be able to head off many of the problems in a marriage that money can cause.
View all articles 
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
What Is My Life Expectancy?
Estimate how many years you may need retirement assets or how long to provide income to a surviving spouse or children.
Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
View all calculators
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
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.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
View all presentations
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’d love to help you prepare.
An Arm and a Leg
A visit to the hospital can be painful, for both your body and your wallet. Don’t let it be more painful than it has to be.
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?
Should I Invest in Gold?
Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.