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Financial Planning

Financial planning services provide a strategy for the various stages in life, with the client's goals and needs in mind. Creating a financial plan provides the client with an objective view of their financial life. A financial plan will provide the client with the roadmap to help them reach their goals, as well as enhance their overall financial situation. 

We believe that planning your financial future is one of the most important investments you can make. The world of personal finance can be confusing and overwhelming, but having a solid plan in place can provide comfort and help you pursue your goals. Whether you're saving for a down payment on a house, planning for retirement, or simply want to be in control of your finances, financial planning is essential. Our mission is to educate and empower you with the knowledge and resources you need to make informed financial decisions, and to help you build a financial plan that fits your unique situation and aspirations. Join us on this journey to financial wellness and take the first step towards a bright financial future.

The Financial Planning Process

Understand Your Financial Situation

This stage is where data collection and discovery occurs. Your financial advisor will gather both quantitative and qualitative information. In this stage, your financial advisor will learn more about you and your current method of managing your financial situation. 

Discuss Your Goals

Your financial plan will revolve around what is important to you. In this stage, your advisor will discuss your goals and understand what is important to you.

Analyze Current Course of Action

In this stage, your financial advisor will examine your current methods of managing the various aspects of your financial house

Design The Financial Plan

In this stage, your advisor will take all of the information that they collected, both quantitative and qualitative, and develop your financial plan, utilizing sophisticated financial planning technology. 

Discuss and Implement The Financial Plan

In this stage, your advisor will discuss your financial plan with you and will assist you in implementing the recommendations.

Periodic Plan Review

After the recommendations of the financial plan have been implemented, periodic review of the plan is needed. This is where you and your financial advisor review the course of action and evaluate if changes are needed to be made.

The 6 Areas of Financial Planning

Cash Management and liabilities

Cash Management and liabilities

Cash Management

  • Cash Flow Analysis
  • Cash Reserve Management
  • Anticipated Large Inflows/Outflows
  • Upcoming Large Expenses
  • Discretionary Income
  • Assets vs. Liabilities


Debt Management

  • Current Debt Analysis
  • Credit Ratings
  • Access to Credit
  • Home Purchase/Refinance
Investment Planning

Investment Planning

Core Investment Strategy

  • Risk Tolerance Assessment
  • Asset Allocation
  • Tax Efficiency
  • Cost Basis Analysis
  • Diversification
  • Investment Horizon
  • Dollar Cost Averaging
  • Brokerage Accounts
  • Education Savings Accounts
  • Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation
  • Market Timing Issues
Protection

Protection

Core Insurace Coverage

  • Home & Auto
  • Umbrella Liability
  • Employer Benefits
  • Health Insurance*
  • Disability Income Insurance*
  • Long-Term Care Insurance*
  • Life Insurance


Additional Considerations

  • Beneficiary Reviews
  • Policy Loans
  • Deductibles vs. Cash Reserves
  • Additional Strategies
Retirement Planning

Retirement Planning

Accumulation Phase

  • Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans
  • Guaranteed Income Solutions
  • Traditional IRA/Roth IRA
  • Savings and Investment Accounts
  • Timing Retirement
  • Projecting Benefits and Cash Flow


Retirement Phase

  • Income Transition
  • Medicare/Medigap
  • Timing Social Security
  • Minimum Distributions
  • Health Care Coverage
Estate Planning Strategies

Estate Planning Strategies

Core Componenets

  • Wills
  • Trusts
  • Succession Planning Strategies
  • Special Needs Planning
  • Asset Ownership
  • Legacy Planning Strategies
  • Generation Skipping
  • Liquidity Needs
  • Charitable Giving
Tax Planning Strategies

Tax Planning Strategies

Tax Strategies 

  • Tax Efficiencies
  • Tax Deferral
  • Effects of Liquidations
  • Filing Status
  • Ownership Structures
  • Qualified vs. Non-Qualified Investments

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