Understanding Today's Financial Environment
In today’s uncertain financial environment, you need a trusted advisor to walk you through the process of investing for the future. Whether you’re strategizing for your estate, creating a plan to live comfortably throughout retirement, or saving for college, our trusted financial advisors in Shreveport can help. From our headquarters in Shreveport, Williams Financial Advisors helps clients across Louisiana and around The United States gain financial confidence and prepare for the future.
Join our family and get personalized wealth planning recommendations and investment planning insights upon which you – and your whole family – can depend.
Contact Us
Helpful Content
Should I Invest in Gold?
Learning more about gold and its history may help you decide whether it has a place in your portfolio.
Is Term Life Insurance for You?
Term insurance is the simplest form of life insurance. Here's how it works.
Buying vs. Leasing a Car
Whatever your relationship with your car, it may eventually come time for a new one. Familiarize yourself with your options.
Should You Borrow from Your 401(k)?
Does it make sense to borrow from my 401(k) to pay off debt or to make a major purchase?
Financial Strategies in a Post-DOMA World
The Supreme Court’s declaring DOMA unconstitutional may require some same-sex couples to reconsider their financial strategy.
TIPS for Inflation
If you are concerned about inflation and expect short-term interest rates may increase, TIPS could be worth considering.
Choices for Your 401(k) at a Former Employer
Individuals have three basic choices with the 401(k) account they accrued at a previous employer.
Countdown to College
Preparing for college means setting goals, staying focused, and tackling a few key milestones along the way.
Bitcoin 101
Bitcoin has emerged as a digital currency that exists virtually, making it different in fundamental ways.
View all articles 
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Saving for College
This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
View all calculators
Tax Management Strategies
Learn more about taxes, tax-favored investing, and tax strategies.
Keys to Investing for Retirement
There are some key concepts to understand when investing for retirement
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
View all presentations
Should You Ever Retire?
A growing number of Americans are pushing back the age at which they plan to retire. Or deciding not to retire at all.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
Jane Bond: Decoding Diversification
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, discovering how bonds diversify a portfolio.
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
Your DNA Test
If your family relies on your income, it’s critical to know what their needs would be in the event of your death.