Southwest Financial Alliance

Austin, Texas........a great place to live in the Southwest.

Securities and investment advisory services are offered solely through Registered Representatives and Investment Advisor Representatives of Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser, 3600 N. Capital of Texas Highway, Building B, Suite 180, Austin, Texas 78746  (512) 266-1658. Southwest Financial Alliance and all other entities and individuals referenced are independent of Equity Services, Inc. unless otherwise noted.

Estate Taxes

Use this calculator to estimate the federal estate taxes that could be due on your estate after you die.

Cost of Retirement

Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.

IRA Eligibility

Use this calculator to determine whether you qualify for the different types of IRAs.

Life Insurance

How much life insurance would you need to produce a sufficient income stream for your family?

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Adding Stability in Volatile Times

One strategy that can add growth potential to a portfolio, without assuming many of the risks associated with the financial markets, involves purchasing an annuity contract from an insurance company.

New Lease on Life

Can your risk-protection strategy benefit from a whole-life insurance policy?

Gauging Investor Sentiment

Technical analysis, the evaluation of securities based on historical prices and other trading variables, is based in part on market psychology and thus looks at a host of sentiment indicators for clues about the near future.

Leaving Memories, Not a Mess

Although it is not a legal document, a letter of instructions enables you to clearly describe your preferences for a variety of issues, such as organ donations, memorial/funeral arrangements, and other details that are not specified in a will or a trust.

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