Understanding Today's Financial Environment
Welcome to Kachel Financial Group in Brookfield, WI. We understand that individuals face unique challenges as they prepare for retirement. We can help take the mystery out of preparing for today and tomorrow. Whether you are investing for retirement, college savings or estate planning, our personalized service focuses your needs, wants, and financial goals and objectives.
Our professionals have years of experience in financial services. We can help you address your needs of today and for many years to come. We look forward to working with you through all stages of your life, please call (262) 784-1938.
Helpful Content
What Is a 1035 Exchange?
1035 exchanges provide a way to trade-in an annuity contract or life insurance policy without triggering a tax liability.
Data Breach: Your Security To-Do List
This article provides a checklist of steps to take if you experience a data breach.
A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List
Longer, healthier living can put greater stress on retirement assets; the bucket approach may be one answer.
Navigating Retirement Pitfalls
Why are they made again and again? Making sense of these errors in judgment.
Why Do Renters Have to Save More?
How much more would retirement cost if you owned your home rather than rented? It could actually be several times less.
Reviewing Your Life Insurance Needs
Learn how the review process works and how it may help you better understand your Life Insurance.
The Big Pause
This handy interactive explains which essential government services are affected by a shutdown.
What Will You Do With Your Bonus or Windfall?
This article examines one's options when receiving a work bonus or other financial windfalls.
Six Surprising Facts About Retirement Confidence
This attention-grabbing infographic covers retirement topics you may not have considered.
View all articles 
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
How Compound Interest Works
Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
Compare the true costs of buying versus leasing a vehicle to find the better fit for you.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator
Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.
View all calculators
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
Choosing a Mortgage
Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
Behavioral Finance
An amusing and whimsical look at behavioral finance best practices for investors.
Making Your Tax Bracket Work
Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?