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We believe it is important that your financial advisor provides guidance on your whole financial equation.  We believe you get the best possible advice when you are advised on the whole picture of your financial reality and goals because so many interwoven factors can impact your outcome.  That is why SYM Financial Advisors digs into more of the picture than investments alone. We have put together a list of the services we provide to show

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The Most Common Financial Mistakes Dentists Make

Dentistry is incredibly rewarding, but let’s be honest, the financial side of your career can get complicated fast. As a dentist, you’re not just caring for patients; you’re often running a business, supporting a team, and providing for your family. That’s a lot of responsibility on your shoulders. A holistic financial plan can help you manage all of that with confidence. Retirement, taxes, education planning, estate considerations, and the day‑to‑day decisions that shape your long‑term

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Tax, Business, and Exit Strategies for Medical Practice Owners with Melissa Bradberry

Melissa J. Bradberry, CPA, is a Director at Baden Gage & Schroeder LLC, one of the largest certified public accounting and business consulting firms in Indiana. With over 18 years of professional tax experience, Melissa has extensive industry knowledge with clients involved in medical industries, manufacturing and service industries, and financial institutions. Melissa joined the firm in 2018 as a tax manager, a role where she was responsible for individual and business clients. She received

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SYM Financial Advisors, an independent, commission-free fiduciary with 55+ years of serving clients: A man in a suit stands on a rising arrow looking through a telescope next to a set of dental tools, representing SYM Financial Advisors as a commission-free fiduciary.

Common Financial Mistakes Dentists Make

Dentistry can be a rewarding career, yet dentists often face tough challenges when it comes to their financial planning. Because so many dentists are also business owners, their situation is often complicated. Not only do they have to provide for their family, but they must also look after the livelihood of their staff and the financial success of their practice at the same time. An experienced financial advisor who takes a holistic approach is essential

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Owner’s Corner – Business Growth in Complex Times with Al Grossnickle (podcast)

Dr. Al Grossnickle is the owner of Strategic Venture Partners LLC, a consulting company that helps entrepreneurs grow their businesses. For over a decade, Al worked as an Associate Professor of Business at Grace College, where he was also the Director of the William P. Gordon Institute. At the University of Saint Francis, Al served as the Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship and Director of the Entrepreneurial Leadership Program. He had also served as the President,

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Owner’s Corner – Wisdom from the Downtown Dentist with Dr. Matt Eckert (podcast)

Dr. Matt Eckert has been practicing dentistry for the past 28 years. Together with his business partner Ryan Hart, Matt operates Downtown Dental, a practice honored by his long-term patients. Matt completed his undergraduate degree from Ball State University and completed his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree at the Indiana University School of Dentistry. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, the Isaac Knapp District Dental Society, and Andrews

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