Creating the right financial plan and investment strategies for you begins with understanding who you are and what’s important to you. We understand that like many people, you may be busy with a career, kids, family life, etc. and we want you to know that we can make this process as simple or complex as your life allows. Our process begins with truly getting to know you – your values, hopes and concerns. We’ll engage in a conversation about your current financial situation, your priorities and your vision for the future. And this line of communication will stay open once we’ve built and implemented your comprehensive, personalized solutions so we can ensure they remain on track for the long term. Samples of the solutions provided include (but are not limited to) the following subject areas:

• Comprehensive Retirement Planning
  
• Education Funding
  
• Comprehensive Estate Plan Reviews
• Generational Wealth Transfer
  
• Charitable Gifting
  
• Investment Taxes
• Executive Comp Packages (including stock options, restricted stock, etc.)

The Process:

Before we undertake the process of financial planning with prospective clients, we feel it’s helpful to first see if there’s a fit between what they are seeking and what we provide.

• After the discover meeting, if you wish to proceed with a Comprehensive Financial Plan we will go to work on completing a full assessment of your financial situation. In completing this assessment we will rely on our own experience, expertise and CPWA® Designation, as well as the considerable resources of Baird – including leading experts in tax, industry-leading equity research, top product selection specialists, and retirement, estate, and insurance planning. There is no fee for this portion of our analysis.
  
• Based on our completed assessment, we will present and discuss with you, your formal customized Financial Plan. We will also recommend a customized Investment Plan which is based upon your specific situation. We will take this time to explain our findings on your current situation and explain what needs to be done to close any gaps or mend any oversights. We will also review the costs/fees involved in implementing your Investment Plan.
  
• Once an agreement is reached on the Financial and Investment Plan we will implement and monitor the plan on an ongoing basis. We will discuss how often you would like to meet to review the portfolio (i.e. quarterly, semi-annually, or annually) and how you would like those meetings held (i.e. over the phone or face-to-face). While we will meet as dictated by your preference, we will continuously monitor your portfolio and contact you with any concerns or recommendations to keep the investments aligned with the plan as your situation or markets may change