Investment Center

A Personalized Approach to Your Finances

Bigger isn't always better—especially when it comes to receiving the personalized attention you want with your investment portfolio. In today’s busy and fast-paced environment, it is easy to feel lost in the shuffle when working with the financial giants. We offer an alternative.

LaSalle St. Securities, LLC,* and First Minnetonka City Bank, through the First Minnetonka Investment Center (FMIC), offers the entire spectrum of financial, investment and banking products and services. What sets us apart? We go a step further to provide personal attention not available anywhere else.

Let FMIC assist you with your investment needs.

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At A Glance - What’s New

Investing Through Declines
Many investors have been shocked by recent stock market volatility, particularly since memories of the steep 2007–09 decline are still fresh. It’s important to remember that market declines are inevitable.
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A message from the vice chairman of Capital Research and Management Company^SM
In today’s volatile market it is nice to put perspective on the issues and not make irrational decisions.   I found this piece from American Funds to help you remember to maintain your long-term goals admits any market turmoil. 
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Five steps for long-term investing
Face the facts: Even if you are healthy now and in your prime working years, nothing lasts forever. At some point, you will no longer be able to work, or want to work, due to health conditions, age or the economy, or all three. That is why it is critical to “marry” long-term investment strategies to retirement planning. Read More >>

Charitable rollovers: one last chance?
The new tax law passed late last year - the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 - extends a unique planning opportunity for certain retirees. Under the new law, an individual aged 70½ or older can transfer funds directly from an IRA to a qualified charitable organization without paying any tax on the distribution.   The “charitable rollover” counts as a required minimum distribuiton (RMD) for tax purposes. Read More >>

Check your credit reports
In all likelihood, you probably pay all your monthly bills on a regular and consistent basis.  For instance, you may have never been late with a mortgage check.  Nevertheless, you might be turned down for a loan because of bad credit rating. Read More >>

Can you opt for early retirement?
Are you dreaming of the day when you can retire to a life of leisure? For some, that day is still a long way off. However, for others, it may be closer than it initially appeared. Read More >>

Get a quick estate plan check-up
It is taking years for Congress to resolve the uncertainty over estate taxes. (The latest federal estate-tax law revision will expire after 2012.)  But you can move faster. Read More >>

Investing involves risks, including the potential for principal loss. Diversification and asset allocation do not assure a profit or guarantee against loss.