The Coup Agency

Financial/ Retirement/ Estate Planning Strategies/ Annuities

Welcome to our Web site, where you’ll find a wealth of information in the form of 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.


 

*Eric McDowell  is a Registered Representative and Investment Advisor Representative of Equity Services, Inc.  Securities and investment advisory services are offered solely through registered representatives and investment adviser representatives of Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC,  Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser, 500 Franklin Ave, Unit 5, Berlin, MD 21811, 410-629-0357.  The Coup Agency and all other entities and individuals referenced are independent of Equity Services, Inc. unless otherwise noted.


 

 
Calculators

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Newsletters

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Home Equanimity

The contraction of the housing market has caused many people to take a second look at the way they view their homes.

HOT TOPIC: Looking for a Recovery in Odd Places

Are signs of an economic recovery showing up in hemlines and lipstick sales?

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