
Estimating the Cost of College
This worksheet can help you estimate the costs of a four-year college program.
A well-managed portfolio isn't the same as a well-managed financial life.
You can make sound investment decisions and still overlook what matters beyond your portfolio.
The Bigger Picture
How much you earn on your investments is important. So is what you keep after taxes, how you generate income in retirement, and whether your financial decisions continue to make sense as your life changes.
That's where thoughtful financial planning can make a meaningful difference.

I'm Mirjana Kljajić, founder of MGK Wealth.
After more than 20 years in financial services, I've learned that some of the most important financial decisions can't be made by looking at an investment portfolio alone.
A decision that makes sense from an investment standpoint may have consequences for taxes, retirement income, or the wealth you eventually leave behind. My role is to help clients see those connections, understand their options, and make informed decisions with the bigger picture in mind.
I founded MGK Wealth to bring that level of attention and coordination to the people and families I serve.
Mirjana Kljajić, CRC®, AIF®, BFA™
Founder & CEO | MGK Wealth
Experience & Professional Credentials
Years in Financial Services
Certified Retirement Counselor
Accredited Investment Fiduciary
Behavioral Financial Advisor
Who We Work With
Whether you're building wealth, preparing for retirement, or making decisions about your business, the advice should reflect your circumstances.
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Managing growing wealth and increasingly complex financial decisions.
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Turning accumulated assets into a coordinated retirement income strategy.
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Balancing personal wealth, business planning, and workplace retirement plans.
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Making important financial decisions during career changes, divorce, inheritance, or other transitions.
Comprehensive Wealth Management
The decisions that shape your financial future deserve more than isolated recommendations.
Building and managing portfolios around your goals, income needs, time horizon, and the risks you can afford to take.
Knowing when you can retire, where your income will come from, and how to make your resources last.
Considering the tax implications of investment decisions, withdrawals, Roth conversions, and other important planning choices.
Addressing beneficiaries, insurance needs, and legacy goals while coordinating with your legal and tax professionals.
The MGK Difference
It should help you recognize the decisions, tradeoffs, and risks that might otherwise go unnoticed.
Before recommending a strategy, we look at what you're trying to accomplish, what could change, and how today's decision may affect the rest of your financial life.
Careers change. Families need help. Markets decline. Priorities evolve. We consider the unexpected, not just the ideal scenario, when developing your financial strategy.
As your circumstances change, we revisit the decisions that matter, evaluate new opportunities and risks, and make adjustments when appropriate.
MGK Wealth Insights
Practical insights on investing, retirement, taxes, and the financial decisions that shape your future.

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Frequently Asked Questions
MGK Wealth provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning for individuals and families. Our services include retirement income planning, tax-aware financial strategies, risk and insurance planning, and estate planning coordination. We help clients understand how these financial decisions connect and work toward their broader goals.
MGK Wealth offers investment advisory relationships with fees based on assets under management. Comprehensive financial planning is included in these advisory relationships. Fees vary based on the amount of assets managed and the services provided. We'll explain the applicable fees, costs, and advisory arrangements before you decide whether to move forward.
MGK Wealth works with professionals, families, business owners, and people approaching or living in retirement. We also help clients navigate financial transitions such as career changes, divorce, and retirement. Founder Mirjana Kljajic brings more than 20 years of financial services experience to the firm's personalized approach. The right fit depends on your circumstances, goals, and the guidance you're looking for.
Yes. MGK Wealth offers virtual financial planning and investment advisory meetings with clients in states where registered. We have offices in Chicago, Illinois, and Naples, Florida, and serve clients throughout Chicagoland, Northwest Indiana, Southwest Florida, and other states where registered. You don't need to live near an office to explore working with us.
Coffee with Magic is an introductory conversation with MGK Wealth. We'll discuss what's on your mind, the financial decisions you're facing, and what you're hoping to accomplish. You'll have an opportunity to ask questions about our services, approach, and fees. The purpose is to get acquainted and determine whether working together makes sense.
What to Expect
A conversation is simply the beginning of understanding whether working together makes sense.
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We start with a conversation about what's on your mind, your financial priorities, and what you're hoping to accomplish.
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If there's a potential fit, we'll discuss where thoughtful financial planning and investment guidance may be valuable.
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You'll have an opportunity to consider whether moving forward with MGK Wealth is right for you.
A Conversation Is a Good Place to Start
You don't need to have every question figured out before we talk. Whether you're approaching retirement, navigating a financial decision, or simply wondering if there's a better way to manage your wealth, I'd welcome the opportunity to learn what's on your mind.
Coffee with MagicAn introductory conversation with Mirjana Kljajić
Financial Planning & Investment Management
MGK Wealth is a financial advisory firm providing comprehensive financial planning, investment management, retirement income planning, and tax-aware wealth strategies for individuals, families, and business owners.
With offices in Chicago, Illinois, and Naples, Florida, MGK Wealth serves clients throughout Chicagoland, Northwest Indiana, and Southwest Florida, as well as virtually in states where registered.