Financial planning 101: The importance of a financial plan

It’s about more than simply investing and maximizing your returns.

You may be focused on your annualized return on investments, but do you know how this translates to achieving your goals and living the lifestyle you want? Do you know if your returns are generating enough cash flow to last throughout your retirement?

A financial plan will look at where you are now and determine what the gaps are for you to reach your financial goals, giving you actionable steps to get there. Having a plan in place will make sure you are financially prepared for retirement and your future, so you can live the lifestyle you have always wanted.

What can a Financial Planner do for you?

• Big picture thinking for your finances - Working with you to determine your short-term and long-term financial goals.
• Develop a customized plan with real steps for achieving your goals.
• Support you through life changes and market fluctuations, so you remain confident no matter what is going on around you.
• Provide professional advice on a broad range of topics such as investment management, retirement planning, cash flow, debt management, tax and estate planning, insurance/risk planning.
• Review your financial plan periodically to ensure it still meets your lifestyle, needs, and goals.
• Help you prepare for the unexpected.

A plan for all stages of life

Not only do markets change but life changes too. You might get married, buy a home or have a baby. You may have a career change or start retirement early. As your life changes, your goals may change along with it.

Your financial planner is there through all the stages of your life. Whether you are early in your career or already retired, a financial plan will help put you in a position to live the life you want, while providing peace of mind that you and your family are financially healthy and looked after.

Together you can review and re-evaluate your financial strategy at regular intervals, determining if your goals are the same and if you’re still on track to achieving them. If adjustments to your plan are necessary, then you can make them together. You’re not alone through the journey!

Partner with us today to achieve your goals

Our team includes a licensed financial planner, putting us in the best position to help you reach all your financial goals. With a financial plan, we will take a look at where you are now, where you want to go, and determine what gaps are in the way of reaching your goal. We will provide you with actionable steps for success, helping you make smarter financial decisions.

With a financial plan in place, you will have peace of mind knowing that you and your family are looked after and prepared for the unexpected, and put in a position to live the life you want.

Contact us today to learn how we can help you and your family achieve financial success.