Welcome to Wayt Financial
Our mission is to help our hard-working and hard-saving clients to make their golden years just that – truly golden. Recommendations are made by Bryan G. Wayt, an advisor since 1995 and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional since 2001.
We are a team of experienced professionals, ready to help with your financial issues and concerns.
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Our educational approach takes the mystery out of investing, insurance, estate conservation, and preserving wealth.
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Helpful Content
AI Tools Changing Retiree Entrepreneurship
The impact that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can have on retirees with a consulting or small business venture.
How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?
See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.
How Women Can Prepare For Retirement
Are women prepared for a 20-year retirement?
What Is a 1035 Exchange?
1035 exchanges provide a way to trade-in an annuity contract or life insurance policy without triggering a tax liability.
Split Annuity Strategy
Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.
Women on the Rise
Explore the growing influence women wield over the economy with this handy infographic.
Yours, Mine, and Ours: Estate Strategies for Second Marriage
Second marriages are a trigger event to revisit any existing estate strategies.
Can I Create a Roth if I’m Over the Income Limit?
Use this article to start conversations about the “backdoor” Roth IRA strategy.
5 Benefits of Working in Retirement
Here are 5 reasons why you may consider working through retirement.
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Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
Compare Roth and traditional 401(k) options to see which may work better for your situation.
Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You
See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
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The Other Sure Thing
A new LIMRA study shows that 40% of Americans believe the death of a primary wage earner would cause financial challenges.
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
The Wild West of Data Theft
Learn about cyber liability insurance in this entertaining video.
From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.