Broker Check

711 Main Street
Pella, IA 50219

Matt Van Maanen CFP®, WMCP®, CAP®, ChFC®, CASL®

(641) 628-3579

 
Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job 18 Years Worth of Days How to Bake a Pie-R-A Preparation is the Key to Retirement

Welcome

At Financial Architects we understand the challenges families and individuals face with their finances.  We look forward to helping you by developing a customized plan to grow and protect your wealth.


Helpful Content

Timing Your Retirement

Timing Your Retirement

This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.

Protecting your future

Protecting your future

Watch Nick's journey to protect his family's future

Do you speak finance? The acronyms you should know

Do you speak finance? The acronyms you should know

The more financial terms you understand, the easier it can be to make smart financial decisions.

 

How to budget for a vacation in 5 easy steps

Feeling stressed? A vacation might be just what you need. Here are some simple steps you can take to help make it affordable.

Types of insurance business owners often overlook

Protecting yourself in your personal life can help protect your business in the long term. 

Key Money Moments: 4 Times You Should Talk to a Pro

Life happens fast, and your finances can take a backseat if you’re not careful. Is it time to check in with a financial professional? This infographic will help you examine your own financial situation and decide if it’s time to step up your financial game.

Tips to protect your LLC

LLC's are a powerful way to segregate your personal assets from your business, but the protection is not limitless

Estimating the Cost of College

This worksheet can help you estimate the costs of a four-year college program.

A Cheat Sheet for Sending Your Kid to College

Dropping off your child is loaded with emotions; here are a few tips for a smoother experience.

View all articles arrow

18 Years Worth of Days

The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?

Rightsizing for Retirement

What does your home really cost?

Leaving Your Lasting Legacy

Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.

4 Elements of an Estate Strategy

Learn about the importance of having an estate strategy in this helpful and informative video.

From Boats to Brokers

From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.

It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times

All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.

View all videos arrow