Does hiring a financial advisor with a CFP® mark really matter?

A CFP® or CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ PROFESSIONAL is a fiduciary which means they make decisions with your best interests in mind.

How do you find a competent advisor you can trust?

Finding an expert financial advisor can be overwhelming, especially when you don’t know who to trust. You want to feel safe and secure with your financial advisor! At Goodwin Investment Advisory we care about you!

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Are you overwhelmed and uncertain?

We understand your concerns as it is difficult to know how to find an advisor who puts your goals and interests first. Sometimes simply asking for help is the best thing you can do. But, finding the right advisor can feel daunting.

  • Anxious about the future and your retirement?

  • Do you feel safe when it comes to your financial future?

  • Are you uncertain about how to best manage your wealth?

  • Do you lack peace of mind when it comes to your money, or current financial plan?

  • What are you currently doing to prepare yourself for retirement?

Let us help you gain clarity and peace of mind. What does it mean to be a CFP®?

Most of our advisors are also CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ PROFESSIONALS, CFP®, which means: they must operate from a specific code of ethics and in the clients best interest at all times, meet the education requirement, complete 6,000 hours of professional experience, and pass a certification exam.

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Commitment to ethical standards

Our CFP® Professionals commit to the CFP Board to uphold high ethical standards outlined in the Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct.

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Education requirement

The education requirement enables our advisors to provide competent and knowledgeable financial advice.

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Professional experience

Each of our fully credentialed CFP® advisors have over 6,000 hours of professional experience in financial planning.

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Certification exam

Passing the exam demonstrates that each advisor has attained the knowledge and competency necessary to provide comprehensive personal financial planning advice.

Did you know – it is estimated that only 29% of advisors in the USA are CFP® professionals as of 2023!

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Making a decision to trust someone to manage your wealth is not easy – but our team is here to help!

“Making no choice, is actually making a choice.” Every choice takes us to or away from some goal. Choosing to do nothing with your hard earned money might allow you to keep what you have now, but our team can help you invest your wealth with a risk profile that is specified by you.

What is the benefit to you, knowing that your advisor is a CFP® professionals?

Our advisors adhere to the CFP BOARD code of ethics and standards, and we strive at all times to provide:

  • Competent, professional care

  • An advisor that acts in your best interest

  • Honesty, integrity and diligence

  • Objective judgement that helps you to reach your goals

  • Confidentiality and privacy

  • Compliance with applicable laws

For more information on the Code of Conduct and CFP BOARD standards Visit the CFP® website

Hiring a CFP®

How our team of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ PROFESSIONALS can help guide you.

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Create a retirement plan that brings you confidence and peace of mind.

You are asking, “Can I retire?” and you are looking for a plan that brings you confidence and peace of mind in how your wealth is managed. We would love to hear your story and work together to create a plan to reach your dreams.

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Feel secure in your financial plan

How can you accomplish your financial goals at a pace that aligns with your risk level and phase of life? You might be asking, “Will my money last, and will you adjust my plan when necessary?” With a plan tuned to your dreams we can help you feel secure with the answers to these questions.

how to hire us

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STEP 1

schedule your intro call

Reach out to us to schedule a complimentary introductory call. We’ll discuss your financial needs and goals and together, we can decide if our services are best tailored to your needs.

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STEP 2

meet with a CFP® professional wealth advisor

In a free consultation, one of our advisors will discuss managing your investments and get a better understanding of your current financial situation and retirement goals. We’ll also explain how we can partner to create a personalized financial plan and guide you as you pursue a meaningful retirement.

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STEP 3

achieve your retirement goals

Once you have decided to move forward with our services, our team will get to work on designing your retirement plan and implementing your wealth management goals so you can enjoy peace of mind and focus on living your life, confident in your journey towards a secure financial future.

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* latest 10 reviews as of 10.2024

We had a great experience with our intro call.

We had a great experience with our intro call. Tara was attentive, empathetic and extremely helpful. We look forward to working with the organization as we pursue our 2-5 years financial goals.

Elias Kruger

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Great group of folks!

Great group of folks! Justin is our advisor and we feel confident in the guidance and direction he has provided.

Sabrina Scheving

client

I have been with Goodwin Investments for about 8 years.

I have been with Goodwin Investments for about 8 years. They have been wonderful helping me setup my accounts and making them using friendly. I especially like how the keep me informed about the market especially when it is bumpy which gives me confidants that my choices are right.

Debbie Goffinet

client

I have total faith in how they steward our investments.

GIA is excellent at personalized service to meet our needs in retirement. I have total faith in how they steward our investments.

Steve Hyland

client

We have been very pleased with Justin !!

We have been very pleased with Justin !!

Terri Pratt

client

You really feel a part of their family.

Very knowledgeable and servant leader design in this firm. You really feel a part of their family. Just missed a celebration of their members last weekend cause we were out of the country. The catch is we couldn’t be out of the country on a cruise without their hard work and support of our financial plan. It all works! John

John Pratt

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I highly recommend Goodwin Financial.

I highly recommend Goodwin Financial. They are an honest group of caring people. I always look forward to meetings where they carefully explain things and discuss ways we can be prepared for our future in retirement.

They truly care for each of their clients and treat everyone like family. Set up a meeting with no pressure and see how they can put your financial mind at ease.

Jeff Bradford

client

Highly recommend

Great meeting with Joe and Ray today. Answered all of planning questions, patient, extremely competent investment professionals !! Highly recommend !!
Thank You !!

Robert Brown

client

I highly recommend working with Tim and his quality organization.

We have known Tim for over 20 years, so we know the content of his character by his words and actions. Tim brings the quality of his character to his business and with the employees that he has working for him.

My wife is a good judge of character. She not only likes Tim and his organization’s philosophy and performance, she likes each one of his people. That does not sound like a big deal, but it is a big deal for her and I can attest to that. She trusts Tim.

Now that our children are out of school and working, we have them investing their money with Tim’s group. Tim and Justin have invested time to help each of our children with their income, savings, tithing and investment strategies. They are on the right track with Tim’s and Justin’s help.

We very much appreciate what Tim’s group has done for us on the financial side of our lives, but also on the friendship side.

I highly recommend working with Tim and his quality organization.

Please call on me if I or Constance can assist with any questions.

I appreciate you.

Todd Thompson

client

Justin was awesome.

Justin was awesome. He was patient and spent extra time with us answering so many of our questions and going through various scenarios. The “welcome sign” made me feel important too. 😀

Tracey Meckley

client

Goodwin Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC Registered Investment Adviser. SEC registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. GIA did not provide any cash or non-cash compensation in return for these reviews, testimonials, and endorsements by existing clients and other individuals. We are also unaware of any material conflicts of interest on the part of the person(s) giving the testimonial or endorsement resulting from the person’s relationship with Goodwin Investment Advisory, which could result in an incentive to recommend the adviser. Opinions and comments given by GIA clients or other individuals may not represent any other person’s experience with the firm.

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You might be wondering, “Is it really worth it to hire a CFP®?”

Let go of your worry and anxiety and allow us to support you and reduce your financial uncertainties. Making the decision to trust our team of advisors can bring you the confidence that you have been longing for – that your money is invested judiciously and will be available for you when need it. You will also be guided to set goals and have someone to help you strategically grow your wealth.

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