How We Work
Five steps, no surprises, no pressure at any point.
Discovery Call
We talk about what's going on — the reason you reached out, what you already have in place, and what you're worried about. No documents required, no commitment, and no cost. At the end of it, we'll both know whether it makes sense to keep going. Sometimes the honest answer is that you don't need us, and we'll tell you that.
Information Gathering
If we move forward, we'll ask for the relevant documents: existing policies, investment statements, prior tax returns, business records. We give you a specific checklist so you're not guessing. Everything is handled securely and stays confidential.
Analysis & Recommendation
We review everything and prepare a written summary: what you currently have, where the gaps and overlaps are, what we recommend, why, what it costs, and what we expect it to accomplish. We walk you through it in a meeting — we don't email a PDF and hope for the best.
Implementation
Once you've decided, we handle the execution: applications, account openings, filings, transfers, system setup. You approve each step; we do the paperwork.
Ongoing Review
Your plan isn't finished when it's implemented. We check in on a regular schedule and whenever something significant changes — a new job, a new child, a new business, a move, a market shift. Adjustments happen as they're needed, not years later.
You will know the number before any work begins.
Fees depend on complexity, so we quote after the discovery call — before any work starts and before you commit to anything. Insurance and investment products are compensated differently from accounting and tax work, and we will tell you plainly which applies to what we are recommending.
Step one is a conversation.
Thirty minutes, free, and you leave knowing whether we are the right fit.