--- title: Creekmur Wealth Advisors description: We help create true wealth and retirement income strategies for people in or nearing retirement so their retirement income lasts as long as they do. --- - [Reserve A Consultation](https://creekmurwealth.com/contact-us/) - Client Access - [Client Access](https://creekmurwealth.com/client-access/) - [Legacy Club](https://creekmurwealth.com/ambassador-program/) - [Request An Update With Your Advisor](https://creekmurwealth.com/current-clients/) [![Creekmur Wealth Advisors](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Creekmur%20Wealth%20Advisors%20Logo.png?width=460&height=104&name=Creekmur%20Wealth%20Advisors%20Logo.png "Creekmur Wealth Advisors")](https://creekmurwealth.com) - [Team](https://creekmurwealth.com/creekmur-wealth-team/) - [Locations](https://creekmurwealth.com/locations/) - [Wealth Solutions](https://creekmurwealth.com/wealth-solutions/) - Resources - [In the Media](https://creekmurwealth.com/in-the-media/) - [Planning Tools](https://creekmurwealth.com/planning-tools/) - [Webinars](https://creekmurwealth.com/webinar/) - [Blog](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog) - [Events](https://creekmurwealth.com/events/) - [Contact Us](https://creekmurwealth.com/contact-us/) - [Join Our Team](https://content.creekmurwealth.com/join-our-team-0) - [Team](https://creekmurwealth.com/creekmur-wealth-team/) - [Locations](https://creekmurwealth.com/true-wealth-process/) - [Wealth Solutions](https://creekmurwealth.com/wealth-solutions/) - Resources - [In the Media](https://creekmurwealth.com/in-the-media/) - [Planning Tools](https://creekmurwealth.com/planning-tools/) - [Webinars](https://creekmurwealth.com/webinar/) - [Blog](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog) - [Events](https://creekmurwealth.com/events/) - [Contact Us](https://creekmurwealth.com/contact-us/) - [Client Access](https://creekmurwealth.com/true-wealth-process/#) - [Client Access](https://creekmurwealth.com/client-access/) - [Legacy Club](https://creekmurwealth.com/ambassador-program/) - [Request An Update With Your Advisor](https://creekmurwealth.com/current-clients/) ## Educate, Encourage, Empower ## [Creekmur Wealth Advisors Recognized in Top Financial Advisory Firms List by USA Today For The Second Year In A Row!](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/creekmur-wealth-advisors-recognized-in-top-financial-advisory-firms-list-by-usa-today-for-the-second-year-in-a-row) Posted by [Creekmur Wealth Advisors](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/author/creekmur-wealth-advisors) on 2:46 PM on May 21, 2026 [![](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/hubfs/USATODAY_BFAF2026_Insta_1080x1080_Var01.png)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/creekmur-wealth-advisors-recognized-in-top-financial-advisory-firms-list-by-usa-today-for-the-second-year-in-a-row) We’re proud to share some exciting news! Creekmur Asset Management LLC, doing business as Creekmur Wealth Advisors and headquartered in Morton, Illinois, has been named to the USA TODAY list of the Best Financial Advisory Firms of 2026 as of Aprl 14, 2026. Creekmur Wealth Advisors earned the #20 ranking nationally, while ranking #3 in the State of Illinois.  [Read More](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/creekmur-wealth-advisors-recognized-in-top-financial-advisory-firms-list-by-usa-today-for-the-second-year-in-a-row) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/creekmur-wealth-advisors-recognized-in-top-financial-advisory-firms-list-by-usa-today-for-the-second-year-in-a-row#comments-listing) ## [The Big Beautiful Blog](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/the-big-beautiful-blog) Posted by [Clark Randall, CFP®, MJur](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/author/clark-randall-cfp-mjur) on 2:06 PM on September 9, 2025 [![](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Can%20you%20please%20make%20me%20an%20image%20for%20a%20blog%20that%20says%20The%20Big%20Beautiful%20Blog%20please%20make%20the%20lettering%20powerful%20and%20and%20the%20image%20very%20patriotic.png)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/the-big-beautiful-blog) H.R.1, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), was passed by the House on July 3rd and signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025. The final signed bill was 870 pages long and created sweeping changes across the tax code and both social and governmental policies. This paper focuses on the tax law changes that affect individuals and small businesses. [Read More](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/the-big-beautiful-blog) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/the-big-beautiful-blog#comments-listing) ## [How Tariffs May Impact Your Retirement (And Potential Strategies to Consider)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/how-tariffs-could-impact-retirement-5-strategies-to-help-your-budget) Posted by [Creekmur Wealth Advisors](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/author/creekmur-wealth-advisors) on 10:20 AM on July 18, 2025 [![A red rubber stamp labeled "TARIFFS" presses down on a piece of paper, symbolizing economic policy decisions. This image represents how tariffs—by raising the cost of imported goods—can impact inflation, investment returns, and ultimately retirees' purchasing power and financial security.](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/hubfs/tariffs.png)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/how-tariffs-could-impact-retirement-5-strategies-to-help-your-budget) You worked hard for your retirement. You saved, invested, and planned for decades. Now tariffs may potentially affect your fixed income in ways that warrant consideration. Here's what to understand: tariffs aren't just economic policy—they're taxes on imported goods that can influence consumer prices. While you cannot control tariff policy, you may be able to consider various approaches to help manage their potential impact. This guide explores how tariffs might affect retirees and presents five strategies that some retirees have found helpful to consider when managing potential cost increases. [Read More](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/how-tariffs-could-impact-retirement-5-strategies-to-help-your-budget) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/how-tariffs-could-impact-retirement-5-strategies-to-help-your-budget#comments-listing) Topics: [Investment Portfolio](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/investment-portfolio), [Investments](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/investments), [Investments and risk](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/investments-and-risk), [Tariffs](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/tariffs) ## [Silent Thieves in Retirement: Managing Inflation](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/silent-thieves-in-retirement-managing-inflation) Posted by [Creekmur Wealth Advisors](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/author/creekmur-wealth-advisors) on 1:59 PM on June 23, 2025 [![A one-hundred-dollar bill folded into the shape of an upward-trending arrow, symbolizing financial growth or investment gains, set against a minimalistic light green background.](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/hubfs/Dollar%20Arrow.png)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/silent-thieves-in-retirement-managing-inflation) Financial security in retirement isn’t just about how much you save, but also about how you protect your wealth from silent “thieves." Inflation is one of the most insidious, quietly eroding the buying power of retirees and those approaching retirement age. Paired with rising living expenses, particularly in healthcare, this creates significant challenges for individuals on fixed incomes. [Read More](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/silent-thieves-in-retirement-managing-inflation) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/silent-thieves-in-retirement-managing-inflation#comments-listing) ## [Creekmur Asset Management Recognized in Top Financial Advisory Firms List by USA Today (updated)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/creekmur-wealth-advisors-recognized-in-top-financial-advisory-firms-list-by-usa-today-updated) Posted by [Creekmur Wealth Advisors](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/author/creekmur-wealth-advisors) on 2:59 PM on June 18, 2025 [![](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/hubfs/USA%20Today%20Logo.png)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/creekmur-wealth-advisors-recognized-in-top-financial-advisory-firms-list-by-usa-today-updated) MORTON, Ill. — Illinois-based Creekmur Asset Management (Creekmur Wealth Advisors), a registered investment adviser (RIA), proudly announced its inclusion in the top firms with $500 million or more in assets under management (AUM) on USA Today’s list of the Best Financial Advisory Firms in the United States and ranked in the top 10 in the state of Illinois. Creekmur was also named the highest-ranked firm outside of the Chicagoland area. This marks Creekmur team's debut appearance on this list. [Read More](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/creekmur-wealth-advisors-recognized-in-top-financial-advisory-firms-list-by-usa-today-updated) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/creekmur-wealth-advisors-recognized-in-top-financial-advisory-firms-list-by-usa-today-updated#comments-listing) ## [Ways to Help Protect Your Retirement from Inflation](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/ways-to-help-protect-your-retirement-from-inflation) Posted by [Creekmur Wealth Advisors](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/author/creekmur-wealth-advisors) on 3:34 PM on June 9, 2025 [![A dozen colorful hot-air balloons drift above layered, forested mountains in warm golden sunrise light.](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/hubfs/Hot%20Air%20Balloon.png)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/ways-to-help-protect-your-retirement-from-inflation) Inflation eats away at the value of your money faster than most people realize. It can shrink your purchasing power, surprise you with rising living costs, and put even the best-laid retirement plans at risk. But you’re not powerless. With the right planning and a few proactive strategies, you can shield your retirement savings and the lifestyle you've built. Here’s how to face inflation head-on and protect what matters most. [Read More](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/ways-to-help-protect-your-retirement-from-inflation) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/ways-to-help-protect-your-retirement-from-inflation#comments-listing) ## [Outsmart Identity Thieves with Practical Protection Strategies That Work](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/identity-theft-protection-for-retirees-made-simple) Posted by [Creekmur Wealth Advisors](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/author/creekmur-wealth-advisors) on 12:26 PM on May 23, 2025 [![A magnifying glass highlighting the word "protect" printed on white paper, symbolizing the concept of protection, security, or scrutiny—commonly associated with identity theft prevention or data privacy.](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/hubfs/ID%20Theft%20Protection.png)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/identity-theft-protection-for-retirees-made-simple) Identity theft isn’t some far-off threat for “other people.” It’s real, it’s rising, and it hits hardest when your guard is down. And retirees are prime targets. One tossed document, one reused password, one moment of trust in the wrong caller... that’s all it takes. [Read More](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/identity-theft-protection-for-retirees-made-simple) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/identity-theft-protection-for-retirees-made-simple#comments-listing) ## [Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs): The Silent Tax Trap Hiding in Your Retirement Plan](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/rmd-planning-for-retirees) Posted by [Creekmur Wealth Advisors](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/author/creekmur-wealth-advisors) on 11:47 AM on May 13, 2025 [![Upward view of four golden glass skyscrapers with blue sky in the center, symbolizing structure, clarity, and strategic perspective.](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/hubfs/Email%20Images%20(1)-1.png)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/rmd-planning-for-retirees) You’ve spent decades building your retirement savings—maybe through a 401(k), maybe an IRA. You lived below your means, invested consistently, and figured you’d get to call the shots when it came time to withdraw. [Read More](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/rmd-planning-for-retirees) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/rmd-planning-for-retirees#comments-listing) Topics: [Required Minimum Distributions](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/required-minimum-distributions), [Retirement](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/retirement), [RMDs](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tag/rmds) ## [Creekmur Wealth Advisors Recognized in Top Financial Advisory Firms List by USA Today](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/creekmur-wealth-advisors-recognized-in-top-financial-advisory-firms-list-by-usa-today) Posted by [Creekmur Wealth Advisors](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/author/creekmur-wealth-advisors) on 1:49 PM on May 8, 2025 [![](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/hubfs/USA%20Today%20Logo.png)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/creekmur-wealth-advisors-recognized-in-top-financial-advisory-firms-list-by-usa-today) MORTON, Ill. — Illinois-based Creekmur Wealth Advisors, a registered investment adviser (RIA), proudly announced its inclusion in the top firms with $500 million or more in assets under management (AUM) on USA Today’s prestigious list of the Best Financial Advisory Firms in the United States and ranked in the top 10 in the state of Illinois. Creekmur Wealth Advisors was also named the highest-ranked firm outside of the Chicagoland area. This marks Creekmur’s debut appearance on the celebrated list. [Read More](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/creekmur-wealth-advisors-recognized-in-top-financial-advisory-firms-list-by-usa-today) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/creekmur-wealth-advisors-recognized-in-top-financial-advisory-firms-list-by-usa-today#comments-listing) ## [Tax Tune-Up: 5 Tips to Help You Save](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tax-tune-up-5-tips-to-help-you-save) Posted by [Creekmur Wealth Advisors](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/author/creekmur-wealth-advisors) on 10:33 AM on April 28, 2025 [![A winding mountain path disappears into fog, symbolizing the need for a steady and well-planned descent into retirement.](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/hubfs/Mountain%20Path.png)](https://blog.creekmurwealth.com/blog/tax-tune-up-5-tips-to-help-you-save) Retirement is a time for relaxation and financial peace of mind, but navigating tax obligations can often feel like an uphill climb. For retirees and pre-retirees, proactive tax planning isn’t just a good idea; it’s essential for preserving income, minimizing tax burdens, and securing long-term financial stability. 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