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Timothy F Smith is a financial services veteran that enjoys helping others. He has worked with both property and casualty insurance companies and financial services firms. In Property Casualty, Tim worked with the St. Paul Companies, Travelers, MetLife, and Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance. Tim is a licensed independent insurance agent currently. Tim is a licensed insurance producer in Texas, Iowa and Minnesota and Arkansas; he is a licensed adjuster in Texas. In Financial Services, Tim currently works as a registered representative affiliated with L.M. Kohn and Company. Tim has 3 state registrations in Minnesota , Iowa, and Texas. Tim has passed 3 Financial exams: <ul> <li>Series 63 – Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination</li> <li>SIE – Securities Industry Essentials Examination</li> <li>Series 6 – Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination</li> </ul> Tim is Bucket Plan Certified, BPC. As such, he provides clients with holistic financial planning services that align investments, insurance, taxes, and estate planning into one comprehensive, coordinated plan. The Bucket Plan®  planning process is based on use of a set of financial planning tools and a three-bucket philosophy of strategically positioning assets to plan for and mitigate the risks and dangers that can occur in retirement. Tim holds a Bachelor of Arts from Hamline University (Minnesota’s oldest University) and a mini-MBA from the University of St. Thomas. He also holds a Project Management for Leaders certificate from the University of St. Thomas. Tim holds designations and certificates from the Insurance Institute of America including the Associate in Claims (AIC) designation, and certificates in Regulation and Supervisory Management. The AIC designation in the insurance industry signifies specialized training and skills in the handling of various types of insurance claims. Tim also holds the CLCS designation from the National Underwriter. The Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist (CLCS) designation is for industry professionals seeking to master the subject of commercial lines coverage. Those that hold the CLCS demonstrate extensive knowledge in a critical functional area of the property and casualty insurance practice-insurance policy coverage. Tim enjoys spending time golfing, photography, and traveling. He has 1 daughter, 2 stepdaughters, and a stepson. He lives with his wife Becky in San Antonio, TX but travels frequently to be with agency staff in the Midwest including Des Moines, IA.

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Cyber: 5 Types of Scams Common Today

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Some helpful information to help you understand and avoid 5 common cyber scams being used today. 1.  Phishing Email:  You receive an email with the subject heading prompting immediate action. Often, these include notices that your account is suspended, closed or needs an update. Sometimes the title is something like: “Important update”. The email contains a […]

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How To Choose Umbrella Insurance Coverage

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Umbrella insurance is a type of insurance that provides protection above and beyond what other insurance policies offer. This is important for people who have substantial assets, savings, or high incomes. For example, if you get sued, umbrella insurance can help you avoid out-of-pocket losses — even if the claim is a very expensive one. […]

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