Piatchek & Associates

Piatchek & Associates We help people achieve their dreams by creating, protecting, and enhancing wealth. It's your future...you earned it. Call us (417) 881-7900 today.

Successful individuals, families and business owners have entrusted their financial concerns to Piatchek & Associates since 1972 because we're local, independent, and family-owned--and we strive to provide a better experience for our clients than they can get anywhere else. We'll help you manage risk and fund the good life with ultra-efficient investments, comprehensive financial planning, and competitive life insurance rates. Call us at (417) 881-7900 to arrange your complimentary consultation. Disclosure:
Securities offered through Kestra Investment Services, LLC (Kestra IS), member FINRA (www.finra.org)/SIPC (www.sipc.org). Investment Advisory Services offered through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC (Kestra AS), which is an affiliate of Kestra IS. Piatchek & Associates, Inc. is a member of PartnersFinancial. Kestra IS and Kestra AS are not affiliated with Piatchek & Associates, Inc. or PartnersFinancial. This site is published for residents of the United States only. Registered Representatives of Kestra IS and Investment Advisor Representatives of Kestra AS may only conduct business with residents of the states and jurisdictions in which they are properly registered. Therefore, a response to a request for information may be delayed. Not all of the products and services referenced on this site are available in every state and through every representative or advisor listed. For additional information, please contact the Kestra IS Compliance Department at 844-553-7872.

Variable Annuities: Strategies to Help Counter Retirement RisksYou might have the foresight and enough excess income to ...
10/06/2026

Variable Annuities: Strategies to Help Counter Retirement Risks

You might have the foresight and enough excess income to take full advantage of the tax breaks associated with IRAs, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and health savings accounts. Still, these tax-deferred accounts are subject to strict annual contribution limits, so it may not be possible to save enough money in them to maintain your current lifestyle through 20 to 30 years of retirement — or longer.

Learn more: https://www.piatchekandassociates.com/Variable-Annuities-Strategies-to-Help-Counter-Retirement-Risks.c10527.htm

Goodbye Passwords, Hello PasskeysThe ever-growing threat of sophisticated phishing attacks and massive data breaches lin...
10/02/2026

Goodbye Passwords, Hello Passkeys

The ever-growing threat of sophisticated phishing attacks and massive data breaches linked to password security has put more focus on the need for new authentication solutions. Enter passkeys, considered a more secure and easier-to-use option that eliminates the need for passwords. Passkeys haven’t replaced passwords yet, but their adoption is growing. 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.

Read more here: https://www.piatchekandassociates.com/Goodbye-Passwords,-Hello-Passkeys.c10528.htm

Foreign Stocks Outperformed in 2025Over the 20-year period ending in 2025, the stocks of large and mid-sized U.S. compan...
09/15/2026

Foreign Stocks Outperformed in 2025

Over the 20-year period ending in 2025, the stocks of large and mid-sized U.S. companies — represented by the Russell 1000 Index — produced an impressive average annual return of 10.94%. By contrast, the stocks of similar-sized companies in foreign countries returned just 6.22%.

Continue reading here: https://www.piatchekandassociates.com/Foreign-Stocks-Outperformed-in-2025.c10502.htm

Medicare or Medicaid?It’s easy to confuse Medicare and Medicaid, because they have similar names and are both government...
09/11/2026

Medicare or Medicaid?
It’s easy to confuse Medicare and Medicaid, because they have similar names and are both government programs that pay for health care. But there are important differences between the programs. Medicare is generally for older people, while Medicaid is for people of all ages who have limited income and resources.

Read more here: https://www.piatchekandassociates.com/Medicare-or-Medicaid.c10503.htm

Small Business: Coping With the End of De Minimis ImportsSmall businesses that rely on imported goods have been signific...
09/04/2026

Small Business: Coping With the End of De Minimis Imports
Small businesses that rely on imported goods have been significantly affected by recent shifts in U.S. trade policy. The de minimis exemption, which previously allowed duty-free entry for shipments valued under $800, was eliminated for all countries as of August 29, 2025. This action was deemed necessary to help prevent counterfeit goods and illegal drugs such as fentanyl from entering the United States.

Learn more: https://www.piatchekandassociates.com/Small-Business-Coping-with-the-End-of-De-Minimis-Imports.c10505.htm

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1355 E Bradford Pkwy Ste F
Springfield, MO
65804

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