Retirement Planning Versus Financial Planning
What’s the difference between financial and retirement planning? Generally, retirement planning is a subset of the more comprehensive financial planning.
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Mistakes Made Without a Financial Advisor
The two biggest mistakes a person makes when they aren’t receiving advice from a financial advisor are related to the timing and choice of an action.
Mistakes Avoided With Good Financial Planning
There are many mistakes that can be avoided with good financial planning, most of them related to one of two things,—choices and timing.
Is Your Financial Advisor a PFS or CFP?
Few people are aware that there is more than one professional designation for financial planners. The most common designation is that of a “CFP”, or certified financial planner. However, there is another less common designation, the “PFS” (also “CPA/PFS”), or Personal Financial Specialist. This designation is less common for a reason.
How Much Life Insurance Do You Need?
The decision to carry life insurance and how much to carry is a very personal decision with most of our clients. The method we use as a starting point in this discussion is called “Asset Replacement”.
How a Financial Advisor Can Help with Tax Planning
Though your financial advisor is likely not your tax preparer, he is likely in a better position to understand your comprehensive financial and tax situation.
How a Financial Advisor Can Help with Inheritance Planning
A financial advisor, especially a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), can provide exceptional value to those either leaving or receiving an inheritance.
How a Financial Advisor Can Help with Estate Planning
A financial advisor who is also a CPA is in a unique position to assist clients with estate planning. Though not an estate attorney, the advisor has intimate knowledge of the client’s financial situation, personal and family goals, investment portfolio, cash flow needs and more.
How a Financial Advisor Can Help Business Owners
As a CPA/PFS, MBA, and business owner himself, Todd Frank is uniquely qualified to advise business owners of any size of business.
The Contents of a Professionally-Created Financial Plan
The output of the financial planning process is called a comprehensive financial plan and will vary from person to person depending on a number of factors.