American Portfolios Financial Services
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Patricia A. Trapp, Vice President- Investments
Gerard Trapp, Investment Advisor Representative
American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. Hamilton Sq., NJ Branch
Welcome to our Website
Where you’ll find a wealth of information, our services, newsletter articles, calculators, and research reports.
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. We have created this Web site to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind insurance, investing, retirement, estate planning, and wealth preservation. Most important, we hope you see the value of working with skilled professionals to pursue your financial goals.
We’re here to help educate you about the basic concepts of financial management; to help you learn more about who we are, and to give you fast, easy access to market performance data. We hope you take advantage of this resource and visit us often. Be sure to add our site to your list of "favorites" in your Internet browser. We frequently update our information, and we wouldn’t want you to miss any developments in the area of personal finance.
If you have any questions you can e-mail us at gtrapp@americanportfolios.com or call locally at 609-588-4800, or toll free 888-588-6601 American Portfolios Advisors, Inc. an SEC Registered Investment Advisor.
Newsletters
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Consider a Bond Ladder for Rising Interest Rates
A bond ladder can help mitigate the effect of rising rates, generate income, and dampen the effects of stock market volatility. Learn more.
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Uncle Sam Wants to Know About Your Gig Income
Discover how a 2022 IRS tax reporting change could affect people who are self-employed or whose side job pays through an app or online platform.
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What a Relief! Congress Acts Against Surprise Medical Bills
Have you heard of the No Surprises Act? Taking effect in 2022, it helps protect consumers from large, unexpected medical bills. Learn more.
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When Two Goals Collide: Balancing College and Retirement Preparations
This article discusses college financial aid and some ideas that might help fund college while maintaining a solid retirement savings strategy.
Calculators
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Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.
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Lifetime Earnings
This calculator is designed to help you attach a dollar figure to your life’s work.
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Retirement Plan Early Distribution
Estimate how much would remain after paying income taxes and penalties if you took an early distribution from a retirement plan.
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Taxable Equivalent Yield
Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.