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You are entitled to the knowledgeable guidance of a personal financial advisor whose philosophy and style of doing business are consistent with your own
Buying a home. Saving for college. Enjoying retirement. We all have goals in life, but often no idea how to make them happen. Financial planning is about knowing where you are, where you want to go and how to get there. The important question isn’t how much money do you have right now? That value will change constantly. What you need to know is what should you do now to pursue your future goals.
Start by defining and prioritizing your goals.
- Essentials – the basics of life
- Lifestyle Choices - desires that make life enjoyable
- Dreams – bucket-list, once-in-a-life-time aspirations
Make a plan
A consistent savings plan is a suitable way to build wealth. While a long-term plan is saving for retirement, it’s important to save for intermediate goals as well, such as buying a home, enjoying a vacation, or purchasing a new car. In addition to pursuing goals, a personal financial plan can strive to help you increase income, manage taxes, and strive to make sure your loved ones are protected from unforeseen events.
Pay yourself first
When faced with other obligations, paying yourself first can seem impractical. It’s important to pay bills on time, but planning for the future shouldn’t take a back seat. You are building a cash reserve with real-world relevance, like coping with unforeseen events, while working towards short- and long-term goals.
In an uncertain world where investment returns are unpredictable, developing a comprehensive financial plan is an important way to increase the likelihood of pursuing your short- and long-term financial goals.
How do I get started?
The first step toward reaching your goals is finding the right advisor to help get you there. That’s why we offer no-obligation initial consultations. These meetings provide an opportunity for you to get to know the person who will be advising you, and just as importantly, for us to get to know you.