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Investment & Retirement
When you think about the future and retirement, are you excited or concerned?
Regardless of where you are in your preparation, our team of experienced professionals can help you manage your investments and savings. A little strategic planning and insightful analysis now can go a long way to helping ensure your retirement is everything you hope it will be, and more.
Georgia’s Own Investment & Retirement financial professionals offer more than a wealth of experience and knowledge. They also offer a genuine concern for your financial success. Everything we do and recommend is made with your goals in mind. We’ll not only come up with a customized plan; we’ll also see it through.
Let’s get started! Contact us anytime at 404.253.9703 or shoot us an email for a no-cost, no-obligation appointment to discuss your investment and retirement plans.
Our professionals help with a variety of services including:
 Investments |
Rollover Services |
| Education Funding |
Insurance |
| Estate Conservation |
Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) |
| Life and Disability Insurance |
And More… |
| Annuities |
Upcoming Webinars
August 23rd – Social Security and Your Retirement
Regardless of when you plan to retire, Social Security will likely be an important part of the road ahead. But do you know the rules of the road when it comes to Social Security?
Determining when to begin benefits could be one of the biggest financial decisions you face, and there are key issues to consider. Here’s an opportunity to attend a valuable educational seminar on this important topic, at no cost and no obligation.
September 6th – The Return of Conservative Investing
Market volatility. Low interest rates. Retirement risks. All of these headwinds are making it tougher than ever to know where to invest your retirement savings. In this seminar, you’ll learn how conservative investments like certificates of deposit (CDs) and annuities can help get your financial plan back on track.
September 20th – The Road to Retirement
There’s a big difference between not working and not worrying. But for millions of Americans, the worrying begins after the working ends. If you only have a hit-or-miss plan for generating retirement income, you may not enjoy the stress-free retirement journey you’ve worked so hard for. Don’t let this happen to you.
Meet our Financial Professionals
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Thad A. Guyton |
Candace Mills, CRPC** |
Ron Franco |
Financial Professional |
Financial Professional |
Financial Professional |
| 404.253.9703 | 404.253.9703 | 404.253.9703 |
| Email Me | Email Me | Email Me |
| Bio | Bio | Bio |
Check the background of investment professionals associated with this site on FINRA’s BrokerCheck.
*Securities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial (LPL), a registered investment advisor and broker-dealer (member FINRA/SIPC). Insurance products are offered through LPL or its licensed affiliates. Georgia’s Own Credit Union and Georgia’s Own Investment and Retirement Services are not registered as a broker-dealer or investment advisor. Registered representatives of LPL offer products and services using Georgia’s Own Investment and Retirement Services, and may also be employees of Georgia’s Own Credit Union. These products and services are being offered through LPL or its affiliates, which are separate entities from, and not affiliates of, Georgia’s Own Credit Union or Georgia’s Own Investment and Retirement Services. Securities and insurance offered through LPL or its affiliates are:
| Not Insured by NCUA or Any Other Government Agency | Not Credit Union Guaranteed | Not Credit Union Deposits or Obligations | May Lose Value |
**CRPC is a registered service mark of the College of Financial Planning. Representatives are neither tax advisors nor attorneys. For information regarding your specific tax situation, please consult a tax professional. For legal questions, including a discussion about estate planning, please consult your attorney.
The LPL Financial registered representative(s) associated with this website may discuss and/or transact business only with residents of states in which they are properly registered or licensed. No offers may be made or accepted from any resident of any other state.
Points:
A point is equal to one percent of the principal amount of your mortgage. For example, if you get a mortgage for $100,000, one point means you pay $1000 to the lender. These points are usually collected at closing and may be paid by the borrower or the home seller, or may be split between them.
Annual Percentage Rate (APR):
A rate that reflects the actual annual cost of a loan and includes the loan interest rate, private mortgage insurance, points and some fees.
Loan Assumptions and Disclosures
These sample rates are published weekdays at 10:00am EST.
The information provided is general and assumes only the following scenario:
- Purpose of the loan: Purchase a property.
- Property location: Atlanta, GA 30303
- Property Type: Existing single family home
- Property Use: Primary residence
- Estimated property value: $200,000
- Estimated down-payment: $40,000
- Loan amount: $160,000 (80% Loan to Value)
- Credit Score: 740
- Escrow (impound) account is required.
- Rate lock period is 45 days.
- Fees: $3000 to estimate closing costs in order to approximate an APR.
Georgia's Own Credit Union Loan Options
Mortgage Type:
5/5 ARM
Advantages:
- Interest rate stays fixed for first 5 years. Adjusts every 5 years thereafter.
Best Choice If:
- The benefits of both a Fixed and ARM product.
Disadvantages:
- Interest rate and monthly payments will adjust in the future.
- Interest rate can rise above the current fixed rates over time.
ARM Features:
- Fixed for 1st 5 years, adjusts every 5 years after.
Georgia's Own Credit Union Loan Options
Mortgage Type:
30-Year Fixed
Advantages:
- Level principal and interest payments for the full term of the loan.
- Allows for higher loan amount qualification and enhanced buying power.
- No risk that changing market conditions will increase your monthly payments.
Best Choice If:
- You plan on staying in the home long-term.
- You need your monthly payments to remain fixed over the life of the loan.
Disadvantages:
- Benefits of the fixed rate are not realized until after the 10th year. (10/1 ARM is a better option if loan is paid-off within 10 years.)
Georgia's Own Credit Union Loan Options
Mortgage Type:
15-Year Fixed
Advantages:
- Level principal and interest payments for the full term of the loan.
- No risk that changing market conditions will increase your monthly payments.
- The loan balance will decrease more rapidly than a 30 Year mortgage.
Best Choice If:
- You plan on staying in the home long-term.
- You need your monthly payments to remain fixed over the life of the loan.
- You would like to pay-off the loan balance quickly.
Disadvantages:
- Monthly payments are higher than a 30-year mortgage
Sample Payment:
- Please click on the P&I link at