Like most people, you have life goals for yourself and your family. These might include buying a home or business, saving for college education for your children, taking a dream vacation, reducing taxes, retiring comfortably. Financial planning is the process of wisely managing your finances so that you can pursue your goals-while at the same time helping you negotiate the financial barriers that inevitably arise in every stage of life. A qualified financial planner, such as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ licensee, can help you make decisions that make the most of your financial resources.
Choosing a financial planner is as important as choosing a doctor or lawyer. Working with a financial planner is a very personal relationship. In addition to competency, a financial planner should have integrity, trust and a commitment to ethical behavior and high professional standards. You want a planner who will put your needs and interests first.
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Financial Planning Objectives
Savings and Spending
- Budgeting
- Education Savings
- Major Purchases
- Mortgage Review
- Debt Review (loans)
- Family Gifting
- Charitable Gifting
- Income Tax Review *
Business Planning
- Business Succession Planning
- Preparing to Sell
- Buy/Sell Agreements
- Compensation Arrangements
Insurance and Risk Mitigation
- Life Insurance
- Health Insurance
- General Liability Insurance
Investments and Retirement Planning
- Retirement Planning and Projections
- Investment Review
- 401k, IRAs
- Stock Options/Restricted Stock
- Company Benefits, Pension Plans
- Annuities
- Beneficiary Designation
Estate Planning
- Last Will and Testament*
- Asset Protection
- Durable Powers of Attorney, other documents*
- Trusts*
- Distribution of Assets
- Beneficiary Designation, Titling of Assets
- Choosing Executor and Trustee*
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Securities and insurance products are offered through Cetera Investment Services LLC (doing insurance business in CA as CFG STC Insurance Agency LLC), member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services are offered through Cetera Investment Advisers LLC. Neither firm is affiliated with the financial institution where investment services are offered.
Investments are: *Not FDIC/NCUSIF insured *May lose value *Not financial institution guaranteed *Not a deposit *Not insured by any federal government agency.
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*For a comprehensive review of your personal situation, always consult with a tax or legal Advisor. Neither Cetera Investment Services, nor any of its representatives may give legal or tax advice.