Welcome to Northwest Capital Financial Group
Thank you for your interest in Northwest Capital Financial Group! We know that you depend on input and solutions from many professionals in your life and are privileged with the opportunity to help you navigate your financial future. Take some time to explore our site and let us know how we can help!
Formed in 2003, Northwest Capital is a firm dedicated to paramount and personalized client service as well as objective asset management, financial and insurance planning, and investment counsel. We aspire to become the wealth management firm of choice in Northwest Ohio for clients that expect personalized financial planning, portfolio construction and management, accountability for investment success, and exceptional client service.
We aim to provide financial confidence in knowing that you have a plan in place that lets you live life to the fullest. We appreciate the opportunity to serve you and assure you of every effort to earn your confidence.
Sincerely,
Steve Small
Founder and President
Helpful Content

The Half Million Dollar Baby
The true cost of raising a child may be far more than you expect.

Split Annuity Strategy
Here's one strategy that combines two different annuities to generate income and rebuild principal.

Pullbacks, Corrections, and Bear Markets
Clearing up confusion from the economic downturn following COVID-19 and how it might affect your financial strategy.
Does Your Child Need to File an Income Tax Return?
When your child has income, there’s a good chance that he or she will need to report it and pay taxes.
Please Leave Home Without It
Concerns over identity theft continue to grow, especially with data breaches at major companies and financial institutions.
Putting a Price Tag On Your Health
Being healthy not only makes you feel good, it may also help you financially.
Crowdfunding—Capital for the 21st Century
Crowdfunding continues to gain momentum as more people search the Internet for financing and fundraising alternatives.
Estate Management Checklist
Is your estate in order? This short quiz may help you assess your overall strategy.
Keep Your Umbrella Handy
Umbrella liability can be a fairly inexpensive way to help shelter current assets and future income from the unexpected.
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Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.
Saving for College
This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
What Is My Life Expectancy?
Estimate how many years you may need retirement assets or how long to provide income to a surviving spouse or children.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
With a few simple inputs you can estimate how much of a mortgage you may be able to obtain.
Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
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5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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Events on Wall Street
Can successful investors predict changes in the markets? Some can but others miss the market’s signals.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’d love to help you prepare.
Inflation and Your Portfolio
Even low inflation rates can pose a threat to investment returns.
Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?