Schaffer & Associates

A financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC

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Schaffer & Associates: An Ameriprise advisory practice serving the Hays, KS area.

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Staying focused on tomorrow’s goals

As financial advisors, people may think we only work with money. But the most important part of our job is working with our clients and providing advice to help them reach their financial goals. What’s important to you is our priority. We’ll give you personalized financial advice to help make it through today’s challenges and stay focused on tomorrow’s goals. Ready to learn more? Getting started is as easy as meeting for a complimentary initial consultation whenever it’s convenient for you.

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Estate planning and passing wealth to the next generation can be a rewarding, yet complex issue for everyone concerned. We can work alongside your attorney and CPA to guide you — and your family — through the process. We help you answer questions such as how to preserve your wealth, potential tax implications, how to equitably divide your assets among loved ones and more. Together, we can help you plan and prepare your legacy wishes to help bring you clarity and peace of mind.

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Why investors should consider this key ingredient

Why investors should consider this key ingredient

While money market funds and other cash investments offer an attractive yield today, they lack a key ingredient for diversified portfolios: interest rate sensitivity. (2:53)

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Alternative Investments: Beyond traditional investments

Alternative Investments: Beyond traditional investments

Alternative investments cover a wide range of strategies and structures that may enhance your overall portfolio. Your Ameriprise Financial advisor can help you understand the potential benefits, fees and risks associated with these investments. (2:03)

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Will stress in the banking sector cast a shadow over Q2?

Will stress in the banking sector cast a shadow over Q2?

Ameriprise Financial experts discuss the consequential events of the first quarter of 2023, including how the recent bank failures may impact the markets, investors and the U.S. economy. (9:13)

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Will my family be OK?

Will my family be OK?

When the unexpected happens, most people want to know “Will my family be ok?” Watch this stirring and provocative video that helps explain the power of being well protected. (12:49)

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The confidence to stay invested

The confidence to stay invested

How will the ups and downs of the market affect your retirement portfolio? Watch this video to see how the RiverSource Structured Solutions^SM annuity help give you the confidence to stay invested. (1:35)

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Insurance: What are living benefits

Insurance: What are living benefits

There’s more to life insurance than just a death benefit. Learn about living benefits. (2:31)

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Be confident, connected and in control of your financial life

Be confident, connected and in control of your financial life

We take the time to understand what’s truly important to you. Learn how we can help you achieve your financial goals, today and tomorrow. (1:49)

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Tomorrow’s success starts with today’s planning

Tomorrow’s success starts with today’s planning

Don’t get distracted by short-term uncertainty. Stay on track for the long term with advice from a personal financial advisor who understands you as well as they understand today’s markets. (0:15)

The Ameriprise difference

Advice based on your goals, and no one else’s

We’re proud of what we do, and all that our clients have accomplished. If you know someone who could benefit from personalized advice to reach their goals, we’d like to help.

Gauge your retirement readiness

Gauge your retirement readiness

Our 3-Minute Confident Retirement^® check can help you start finding the answers to your questions. Gauge your retirement readiness and see where you stand.

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Financial advice I can count on

Everyone has opinions about the current economy. Staying on track in uncertain markets is easier with personal financial advice from an Ameriprise advisor who knows you and your goals. See how personal financial advice can help you stay on track at: www.ameriprise.com/experience/talk. (0:30)