OUR FINANCIAL PLANNING PROCESS
Phase 1: Discovery Meeting
Objective: Understand your complete financial situation, goals, and values.
What We Cover:
- Current financial assessment (income, expenses, assets, liabilities)
- Goal setting and prioritization (short, medium, and long-term)
- Risk tolerance and investment preferences
- Values, lifestyle considerations, and major life transitions
Phase 2: Building Your Financial Framework
Objective: Develop a customized financial strategy based on your unique situation.
Our Process:
- Financial modeling and projections
- Investment allocation recommendations
- Risk management and insurance planning
- Tax optimization and estate planning strategies
- Scenario planning for various market conditions
Phase 3: Mutual Commitment
Objective: Ensure alignment on strategy and establish clear expectations.
Activities:
- Comprehensive plan presentation and review
- Address questions and make refinements
- Define ongoing relationship structure and communication preferences
- Establish implementation timeline
Phase 4: Plan Implementation
Objective: Execute your financial strategy with professional oversight.
Implementation Includes:
- Account setup and asset transfers
- Insurance and protection strategies
- Coordination with CPAs, attorneys, and other professionals
- Regular check-ins and progress tracking
Phase 5: Review & Monitoring
Objective: Maintain and adapt your plan as life and markets change.
Ongoing Services:
- Quarterly progress reviews and annual comprehensive plan updates
- Portfolio rebalancing and tax-loss harvesting
- Proactive communication about market changes and new opportunities
- Plan adjustments for major life events
OUR FEES
Our comprehensive financial planning services are available through a transparent "assets under management" fee structure, aligning our success with yours as your portfolio grows. This fee provides you with a complete roadmap for your financial life, including detailed analysis of your current situation, personalized strategies for retirement, tax optimization, estate planning, and ongoing investment management.
| ASSET VALUE | FEE |
|---|---|
| $25,000 - $249,999 | 1.50% |
| $250,000 - $499,999 | 1.25% |
| $500,000 - $999,999 | 1.00% |
| $1,000,000 and above | 0.75% |
All assets are held securely at Charles Schwab, providing you with the protection and reliability of one of the nation's most trusted financial institutions. We require a minimum of $250,000 in investable assets to ensure we can provide the comprehensive level of service our clients deserve.