Ongoing Financial Planning Services
My ongoing financial planning services are always personalized to your unique goals, circumstances, and values. As a CFP®, I bring a comprehensive understanding of financial planning, ensuring that every aspect of your plan is thoughtfully designed to meet your needs.
While every plan is different, the areas below are commonly included. I take a holistic approach, considering everything from retirement planning to tax strategy, and adapting as your life evolves.
Depending on your situation, I may incorporate additional services to ensure your plan continues to fit your life and supports your long-term goals.
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Develop a clear plan for how to use surplus cash (save, invest, pay down debt, etc.)
Access to Monarch Money to track spending and align your finances with your goals
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Student loans: Evaluate repayment options, forgiveness programs, and refinancing opportunities
Mortgages: Assess affordability, refinancing strategies, and how home equity fits into your plan
Credit cards and personal loans: Prioritize payoff strategies and optimize interest savings
Debt within your bigger picture: Ensure your debt decisions support your long-term goals
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Review your workplace retirement plans to ensure you're making the most of available retirement accounts
Evaluate and assist with backdoor Roth IRA contributions (if appropriate), including guidance on the two-step process and tax considerations
Track your overall retirement savings rate to confirm you're on pace and help you maximize annual contributions
Assist with RMD (Required Minimum Distribution) and Social Security calculations and strategies
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Evaluate your existing policies to identify gaps, overlaps, or unnecessary coverage
Determine if additional insurance makes sense for your situation and provide referrals, if necessary
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Evaluate and optimize your benefits package, including retirement plans, health, dental, life, and disability insurance, and HSAs / FSAs
Guide you through open enrollment and ensure your choices align with your financial goals
Review potential job offers to assess and optimize the benefits package
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Evaluate tax strategies including pre-tax vs. Roth 401(k), charitable gifting, asset location, and tax-efficient investments
Implement strategies such as tax-loss harvesting and optimizing retirement account contributions
Provide referrals to trusted tax professionals for tax preparation and additional advice as needed
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Run projections to determine the monthly savings needed for a fully funded 4-year degree
Review any existing 529 plans to ensure they remain the best option
Explore alternative savings strategies
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Review existing estate plan, including wills, trusts, and beneficiary designations
Provide referrals to trusted estate planning attorneys for legal support
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Determine a target asset allocation (stocks, bonds, alternatives) tailored to your goals and risk tolerance*
*Asset selection (e.g. individual stocks. bonds, ETFs) is not included for one time plans and ongoing financial planning clients. You will receive a high level asset allocation (e.g. 60% US stocks, 15% international stocks, 10% bonds, 5% cash).
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Bi-annual check-ins to ensure your financial plan stays aligned with your goals
Quarterly planning themes focused on key areas like taxes, insurance, retirement, and more
Proactive outreach to address new needs, opportunities, or life changes
Ongoing access to your advisor: reach out anytime by email, phone, or video call with questions, big or small