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<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Working together to build your financial plan, we will get a comprehensive picture of where you currently are, identify your goals and outline a path to reach them.\u00a0 I will pinpoint risks that could get in the way of reaching your goals and implement strategies to reduce or eliminate them.\u00a0 Over the course of our engagement we will work through the different areas of your financial plan, starting with the items most relevant to you, but making sure we cover all areas of your financial life.[\/vc_column_text]
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<\/div>[vc_tta_tabs spacing=”4″ alignment=”center” active_section=”1″ title=”Case Studies”][vc_tta_section title=”Case One – Confirm I’m Not Crazy” tab_id=”1552921817109-cb2e62db-1d16″][vc_column_text]Geoff and Mary have been saving their whole lives, recently launched their children and are settling into the empty nester routine, although they dream of retiring as soon as possible.\u00a0 Geoff has historically handled the finances and has done endless calculations which say they can afford to retire next year.\u00a0 However, Mary is more conservative and doesn’t believe retirement at 45 is possible.\u00a0 Luckily, we were able to work together to prepare a plan and confirm that Geoff isn’t crazy and that Mary should feel comfortable with retiring because they have more than enough saved!<\/p>\n

We prepared a cash flow analysis showing their current expenses and identified how their expenses would change with retirement.\u00a0 We reviewed the implications of retiring at age 45, especially with regards to healthcare and retirement account withdrawals.\u00a0 We also discussed how they would spend their time in early retirement, given that their friends would still be working.<\/p>\n

We reviewed their investments and made sure they were allocated appropriately, both from a risk tolerance perspective and with regards to their cash needs.\u00a0 We also created a plan to consolidate their accounts after retirement to simplify their lives as much as possible.<\/p>\n

We looked at the opportunities they would have in early retirement to accomplish some tax planning while their incomes are low and to provide access to their retirement accounts.\u00a0 We confirmed their insurance was appropriate and their estate documents were up to date.<\/p>\n

Geoff and Mary came to FI-nancial Planner with apprehension and some marital discord due to Geoff’s self-confidence and Mary’s doubts.\u00a0 After working together, we confirmed early retirement was possible, but also built a plan that Mary was comfortable with.\u00a0 They can now focus on planning a celebratory vacation – the first of early retirement![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Case Two – Plan to Financial Independence” tab_id=”1552921817134-9b06642e-4753″][vc_column_text]Shawn and Allison are recently married and have their first child on the way.\u00a0 They are interested in setting up their lives intentionally so they can save for college and retirement while still enjoying precious time with their family and take the opportunity to travel extensively before their children leave for college.\u00a0 Ideally, they would like to spend each summer vacation abroad, immersed in local culture.<\/p>\n

We created a plan together that incorporated growth in income and expenses as their careers flourish and the family grows.\u00a0 We reviewed their expenses, identified areas where savings could be found, but also looked at ways to optimize using credit card rewards programs.\u00a0 We also developed a plan for career growth while making sure their jobs didn’t take over their lives.<\/p>\n

Next, we looked at their savings and formulated an investment plan that will allow them to reach their goals while minimizing their inputs and expenses.\u00a0 By getting their savings on autopilot and to the correct allocation, they won’t need to worry about what is going on in those brokerage accounts anymore.<\/p>\n

We reviewed their life insurance and estate documents, coming up with a strategy for implementing updates due to the new addition to their family.\u00a0 We also discussed an education funding plan, to be implemented after their son is born.\u00a0 Since they prepare their own taxes, I reviewed the latest return to make sure everything looked good, and they passed the test.<\/p>\n

Shawn and Allison wanted to make sure they started their lives on the right path.\u00a0 By working together, we were able to build out a plan and will work together to implement the plan.\u00a0 They now feel comfortable with their finances and can focus on building a family and planning for vacations rather than obsessing over their monthly statements.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Case Three – Reverse Geographic Arbitrage” tab_id=”1552922099668-1ae2f6c2-f73e”][vc_column_text]Alex and Kelly live abroad for Alex\u2019s assignment with his multinational bank.\u00a0 Due to their accommodations with the bank and frugal nature, they have amassed a substantial nest egg and plan to move back to the US to retire at the end of this assignment in three years.<\/p>\n

We created a financial plan together with projections of income and expenses.\u00a0 We spent time digging into savings and withdrawals for the last years of work and first years of early retirement.\u00a0 We reviewed their two rental properties and discussed the tax planning opportunities of selling the less profitable property while still working.\u00a0 We outlined the need for legal documents.\u00a0 We discussed the merits of different titling for their assets and the impact on their child should they pass away.\u00a0 We determined no life insurance was needed given their accumulated savings.\u00a0 We worked through the investment allocation process, taking into consideration each spouse\u2019s risk tolerance and their need for account withdrawals.<\/p>\n

In the end, we facilitated the discussion and decision to move back to the US at the end of the three year assignment.\u00a0 Together we decided that working for two more years before retiring would allow them to get a full grasp on lifestyle expenses in the US, while making a more comfortable transition to retirement before age 45.<\/p>\n

In the nine months since we started working together, we have continued to have regular calls to discuss their progress and tackle different elements of the plan.<\/p>\n

They haven\u2019t sold the rental property yet, but we continue to monitor the real estate market and the profitability of the property.\u00a0 We have worked together to interview and select an estate attorney to draft their legal documents.\u00a0 After that meeting, we reconvened to discuss the pros and cons of different provisions for distributions to their underage son.\u00a0 We have cancelled their existing life insurance policies and directed the savings towards a larger emergency fund.\u00a0 We periodically review their asset allocation in the accounts managed by FI-nancial Planner and make sure their employer retirement accounts are also invested appropriately.\u00a0 Together we look forward to their move back to the US and subsequent retirement.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_tabs][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

These case studies are fictional and are designed to illustrate the service offering and what the engagement would look like.\u00a0 Recommendations and results are particular to an individual’s circumstances.<\/h5>\n

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