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financial planning
Our financial planning services are built on our values of integrity, honesty, trust, responsibility, innovation and learning. Our team is carefully committed to your goals, hopes, and dreams. You will never find an advisor who will care more about you and your family. We are not just financial advisors. We are your guide, your coach, your accountability partner, and your advocate. We want nothing more than for you to achieve your financial goals! Financial Planning is “a collaborative process that helps maximize a client’s potential for meeting life goals through financial advice that integrates relevant elements of the client’s personal and financial circumstances,” according to the Certified Financial Planning Board.
comfortable retirement
In March 2020 only *24% of people (that are still working ) felt very confident that they will have a comfortable retirement and we want to change that, so 100% of the people feel confident their money is invested right and will be there when they need it.
peace-of-mind
Your peace-of-mind for both retirement and your short-term financial goals is very important to us. We want you to live with freedom to pursue a life full of purpose and meaning and to become the hero of your own financial story. As you are looking for a financial advisor, check out our right-fit guide to help you ask the right questions so that you find the advisor that is right for you.
holistic approach
We are life advisors, meaning we take a holistic approach to financial planning. Even if we don’t manage the asset, we still include outside assets and income streams in your dynamic financial plan. We will continually update your plan as your situation, markets and the tax landscape evolves, providing you with a retirement plan that grows with you.
real estate investing
We would love to talk to you about real estate investing. We don’t just advise, but we also are real estate investors ourselves with 48 years of shared real estate experience.
advise on your employer-sponsored retirement plan
401k, 403b, 457 Advantage
We can advise on employer-sponsored retirement plans and we can manage your employer-sponsored accounts.
risk management
Our team can help you identify risks that could considerably diminish your wealth. Through insurance assessment we can partner you with top-tier private insurance solutions. While we like to encourage you to focus on what may go right with your situation, it’s also crucial to examine how you may be negatively impacted without proper defenses in place. It is often prudent and more cost effective to transfer risk to an insurance company to minimize the financial damage of an unanticipated event in your life or that of a loved one. We want to help you minimize your risk, but we do not sell you products. We have your best interest in mind when we discuss risk management options with you and we have no hidden agendas.
some of the ways we help you navigate insurance in your financial planning process may include:
term life insurance
term life insurance
Considers income replacement as well as business succession funding and estate planning through a vehicle which may be income-tax and estate-tax free, if structured properly.
long-term disability insurance
long-term disability insurance
Protects your income in the event you are unable to work prior to financial freedom. You are 3 times more likely to be disabled prematurely than to die prematurely.
long-term care insurance
long-term care insurance
Provides financial support for you to age well with coverage for respite care, in-home care, assisted living, nursing home care, or memory care.
private property and casualty insurance
private property and casualty insurance
Auto Insurance, Homeowners Insurance, Renters Insurance, boats, planes, and/or liability insurance for complex estates.
how to hire us
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.
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.
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.
FAQs
Trying to figure out if you have enough money to retire the way you want can be stressful. Our team of expert advisors can help you determine when the best time is for you to retire based on your circumstances and financial goals. Our advisors want to help you have confidence and security in your retirement plan so that you can retire when you’re ready with peace of mind that you can retire the way you want. If that is not possible, then your advisor can help you make a suitable plan that works for you.
Yes, we offer hourly paid retirement planning.
Depending on your needs and the complexity of your plan, this could range from $1,000 up to $3,000 for a comprehensive financial plan.
Our fees are calculated based on your assets under management (AUM) with us, with a minimum of $1000, quarterly. The overall effective rate decreases as the AUM increases, and the fees are typically taken directly from your investment accounts on a quarterly basis.
Under this model, you will have access to all of our services and team. To view our client advisory agreement, click here.
The first step is to schedule an intro call.
Next, you will have a free consultation in our office. If you are local, we would love to meet with you in person, but we can accommodate you virtually if you prefer.
Thereafter, it is up to you if you want to schedule a second consultation to continue the conversation.
If you are ready to engage our firm, we will set up a meeting to sign the necessary documents and get you started on your journey as part of our client family!
On your introductory call, our consultant will ask you questions to get to know your story and financial goals.
If you want to prepare, the most thought provoking question you will be asked to answer is: “If we were meeting again 3-5 years from today, and you were looking back over time–what would need to happen to be happy with your financial progress?”
Our consultant will also ask you about your pain points, whether you have worked with a previous advisor, what success looks like when working with an advisor, any debt you might have, income streams, investments and your retirement plan. Our consultant will spend time addressing your questions and, if you request it, will set up a free follow-up consultation with one of our advisors.
- You lack confidence in your current financial plan and want to know what you don’t know to help remove uncertainty and bring security.
- Managing your assets has become increasingly stressful on your own.
- You are unhappy with your current advisor.
- You want to collaborate with a financial professional before making big financial decisions, such as deciding when to retire.
- You realize you have handled most (if not all) of your investments, and your spouse needs someone they trust and can turn to for help if they outlive you.
- You retire or change employers.
- You need help deciding when to take your Pension or if it’s better to take the lump sum payout.
- You want advice on a tax planning and minimization strategy when it comes to managing your investments.
- You have a large amount of cash, such as after selling property or a business.
- You receive a significant inheritance.
- You’ve probably heard the quote, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”
- Making decisions with a trusted financial advisor has proven time and time again to provide better outcomes than making decisions without a financial advisor.
- Please don’t take our word for it. Just search Google (or a different search engine if you prefer) with the phrase,
- How much higher are the returns for investors who work with a financial advisor?
- In a study done by Vanguard found that “advisors can potentially add 3% or more to a client’s net investment returns by picking cost-effective investments, behavioral coaching, and more.”
- You might be surprised to see how much faster investments can grow over time, with an annual 3% increase.
- Consider asking a friend who has hired a financial advisor why they hired one. And while you’re at it, check out our Google reviews online, where many of our clients shared why they hired us.
