Cetera Wealth Partners
Welcome to Todd Scott, Cetera Wealth Partners website ~ Your source for Financial
Services in Northern Michigan.
We hope your visit will help you understand the opportunities and potential rewards that may be available when you take a proactive approach to your personal financial situation. We have created this website to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind insurance, investing, retirement, estate analysis, and wealth preservation while working or retired. You'll find a wealth of information in the form of newsletter articles, calculators, and research reports. Most importantly, we hope you see the value of working with skilled professionals.
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Newsletters
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HOT TOPIC: The Shutdown is Over: What Now?
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended on November 12, 2025. This article looks at the bill that ended the shutdown, issues that are unresolved, and estimates of the economic impact.
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Keeping Cool in Volatile Markets
Overreacting to market movements or trying to “time the market” by guessing its future direction can create additional risk that could negatively affect long-term portfolio performance.
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Key Retirement and Tax Numbers for 2026
This article provides 2026 contribution limits for retirement plans and various tax deduction, exclusion, exemption, and threshold amounts.
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Goodbye Passwords, Hello Passkeys
As major tech companies, apps, and websites make passkeys their default security option, it’s likely you’ll be prompted to set them up to help secure your accounts.
Calculators
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Life Insurance
How much life insurance would you need to produce a sufficient income stream for your family?
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Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.
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Required Minimum Distributions
Estimate the annual required distribution from your traditional IRA or former employer's retirement plan after you turn age 73.