In our increasingly complex financial world, it’s important to discuss the need to have an overall coordinated approach when it comes to financial affairs. Think of 11 players going onto the football field, and hiking the ball without taking the time to get into a huddle and have the quarterback call the play. The chances of these guys getting into the end zone are slim. Without overall coordination of your financial affairs, getting into the financial end zone may be difficult for you as well. Most people don’t think of all their advisors as a team, but it’s important to recognize that most of us already have a financial team; we are getting financial advice from a variety of sources. Your financial team is comprised of your different insurance agents, your CPA or tax preparer, your bank, any investment advisors with whom you are working, and your estate planning attorney. Everyone has a financial team, and they all need a Financial Quarterback. Let’s look at some potential pitfalls of not having a Financial Quarterback. What happens if you take money out of an investment and by doing so you have income to report? Will the receipt of that income trigger taxation on your Social Security? Will it increase your Medicare premiums? You had better know the answer to that prior to making the change. If you have a good financial quarterback, you will know the outcome before you make the change. If not, you may be surprised when you go to file