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2120 Powers Ferry Road, SE
Suite 200
Atlanta, GA 30339

Julius D. (Buddy) Hicks, Jr.

404-816-1153 ext.306

 
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As a potential client, you are entitled to know how I go about helping you, what my background is, how I am compensated, and who comprises the Atlanta Planning Group. The Atlanta Planning Group is an independently managed, full service financial firm dedicated to helping our clients build financial security, manage their wealth, and optimize employee benefits.

We provide access to a wide range of financial products and services for professionals, executives, business owners, and individuals in need of competent business planning and unbiased advice I work to serve my clients' best interest in one or more of the following areas:

  • Investments
  • IRA Rollovers
  • Retirement Planning 
  • Employee Benefit Plans

Please call 404-816-1153 ext. 306 for a confidential consultation without cost or obligation.  Thank you.

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Dreaming Up an Active Retirement

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Value vs. Growth Investing

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Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart

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Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.

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Track your monthly income and expenses to get a clearer view of your cash flow.

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Social Security Tax Estimator

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Comparing Mortgage Terms

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The Power of Compound Interest

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The Other Sure Thing

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The Facts About Income Tax

Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.

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Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job

This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.

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