Robert Montes

Robert Montes

Missoula, MT
Robert specializes in employer sponsored plans, tax-mitigating investment strategies and building personal wealth. He is also a former US Army Ranger Infantryman. Phone: 406-369-3396
Mar
29

Understanding Integrated Profit Sharing Contributions in a 401(k) Plan

Introduction: Profit sharing contributions in a 401(k) plan have become a popular method for businesses to incentivize employees and
1 min read
Mar
29

Understanding Integration Level in the Context of Permitted Disparity Rules

Employer-provided retirement plans, such as 401(k) and profit-sharing plans, are often set up as cross-tested plans. Yet, there are
2 min read
Mar
27

The Top 5 Benefits of a Pension-Linked Emergency Savings Account In Your 401(k)

Every day, individuals and families face unexpected financial emergencies, making it vital to have some form of emergency savings. Even
1 min read
Sep
07
The Importance Of A Fiduciary Audit File

The Importance Of A Fiduciary Audit File

The decision to offer a 401(k) plan comes with many positives. From mitigating taxes, to employee recruitment and retention,
5 min read
Aug
11
Submission Complete! Please See Below For Next Steps

Submission Complete! Please See Below For Next Steps

Thank you for taking the time to submit your financial plan questionnaire (if you have not completed it yet, you
1 min read
Jul
24
Financial Wellness Scorecard

Financial Wellness Scorecard

May
12
Why A Safe Harbor 401(k) May Be The Best Tax Savings Idea A Small Business Can Implement

Why A Safe Harbor 401(k) May Be The Best Tax Savings Idea A Small Business Can Implement

Let’s face it - none of us like paying more than we need to in taxes. If you’re
8 min read
Apr
19
How Much Life Insurance Do I Really Need?

How Much Life Insurance Do I Really Need?

Life can be unpredictable, sometimes in the worst possible way. Any of us who are married or especially if we
6 min read
Mar
27
Will Social Security Be Around When I Retire - A Look At The Big Picture

Will Social Security Be Around When I Retire - A Look At The Big Picture

Many of the individuals I speak to, regardless of their age, have doubts that social security will be around by
6 min read
Mar
22
First Time Home Buyer's Guide

First Time Home Buyer's Guide

Buying Your First Home A recurring question I see when interacting with clients is “what can I do to prepare
21 min read