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Paul D. Mardoian, CFP®

600 Echo Lane
Glenview, IL 60025

Phone:

847-729-7127

Fax:

847-510-0880

E-mail:

pmardoian@smartsolutionsirp.com

Welcome to our Website!

We hope your visit will help you understand the opportunities and potential rewards that are available when you take a proactive approach to your personal financial situation. Our Web site was created to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind insurance, investing, retirement planning, estate planning, and wealth preservation. Most important, we hope you see the value of our services to help you pursue your financial goals.

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Paul D. Mardoian, CFP®

Making It Make Sense: The Roth 5-Year Rule

Understanding the Roth 5-year rule is essential to maintaining the tax advantaged treatment of Roth account assets.

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Understanding the No Tax on Tips Deduction

In 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act established a temporary federal tax deduction to help reduce the tax liability of certain tipped workers.

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Foreign Stocks Outperformed in 2025

Although U.S. stocks have provided a higher return over the past 20 years, foreign stocks outperformed in seven of those years, including 2025.

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HOT TOPIC: Pressure at the Pump: Will High Gas Prices Shake the U.S. Economy?

This article looks at why gas is so expensive, what it might take to stop the upward trend, and the potential effect of high gas prices on consumers and the broader economy.

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Life Insurance

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

Cost of Retirement

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

Federal Income Tax

This calculator can help you estimate your annual federal income tax liability.

Roth IRA Conversion

This calculator can help you determine whether you should consider converting to a Roth IRA.

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