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Comprehensive Financial Planning

A comprehensive financial plan covers all major areas of your current financial situation.  The purpose of a comprehensive financial plan is to make recommendations that are tailored to your unique circumstances and needs.  The goal of the plan is to develop clear and actionable strategies to optimize your financial outlook and provide for a financially secure retirement.

Comprehensive Financial Planning Fees:

The fee for a one time comprehensive financial plan is $4,500, with one-half of the fee payable upon signing the financial planning agreement and the other half due upon the presentation of the financial plan.  

Clients who have completed a comprehensive financial plan with Birdie Retirement Planning may refine their plan with annual updates, at an annual cost of $3,375.  Plan updates revisit all areas of the initial plan and provide updated recommendations based on changes in financial situation or goals that have occurred since the initial plan.  One-half of the update fee is due upon signing the financial planning agreement and the other half is due upon the presentation of the updated financial plan.

The comprehensive financial planning process covers the following topics:

Step 1 is to develop an estimate of annual cash flow needed in retirement.  Step 2 is to develop a plan for funding annual cash flow needs.  We take an integrated approach when determining the optimal method for meeting cash flow needs.  Our approach will consider optimal timing of Social Security benefits, analysis of workplace pension programs, tax-optimized withdrawal from retirement accounts, Roth conversion strategies, and other factors.

If applicable, we will analyze funding needed for college expenses, determine the amount that needs to be contributed annually and evaluate college savings options.

We will review documents and help with the selection of workplace benefits, based on the unique needs of the clients.

In addition to creating a basic budget to meet ongoing needs, we will identify clients’ other financial goals, such as extended vacations, second home purchases, and legacy planning and integrate those financial goals into the financial plan. 

This includes a life insurance needs analysis and an analysis of current disability insurance, homeowners insurance, disability insurance, health insurance/Medicare decisions, and long-term care insurance.  We also evaluate the emergency fund assets and make recommendations on where to hold emergency funds and the appropriate amount of emergency funds to hold based on the clients’ unique circumstances.

After consulting with clients, we determine the risk tolerance and risk capacity of the clients and make recommendations for appropriate investment allocations.  This includes an analysis of the current portfolio’s risk, expense ratios of individual funds, and the mix of funds held in the investment portfolio.

Retirement planning integrates all of the items listed in the other categories, but there is a specific focus on the decumulation of assets.  The focus of retirement planning centers around where to withdraw funds to pay expenses to minimize income taxes, avoid Medicare surcharges, manage required minimum distributions and whether or not it is appropriate to consider some type of guaranteed income in retirement beyond Social Security and/or workplace pensions.  A strong emphasis is placed on such things as claiming strategies for Social Security and Roth conversion strategies.

Tax planning involves trying to position assets so that income taxes will be minimized over the long term.  This may result in a  recommendation for Roth conversions, if Roth conversions will minimize lifetime taxes.  State taxes are an important consideration when evaluating tax planning strategies.

Comprehensive
Financial Planning

A comprehensive financial plan covers all major areas of your current financial situation.  The purpose of a comprehensive financial plan is to make recommendations that are tailored to your unique circumstances and needs.  The goal of the plan is to develop clear and actionable strategies to optimize your financial outlook and provide for a financially secure retirement.

The comprehensive financial planning process covers the following topics:

Step 1 is to develop an estimate of annual cash flow needed in retirement.  Step 2 is to develop a plan for funding annual cash flow needs.  We take an integrated approach when determining the optimal method for meeting cash flow needs.  Our approach will consider optimal timing of Social Security benefits, analysis of workplace pension programs, tax-optimized withdrawal from retirement accounts, Roth conversion strategies, and other factors.

If applicable, we will analyze funding needed for college expenses, determine the amount that needs to be contributed annually and evaluate college savings options.

We will review documents and help with the selection of workplace benefits, based on the unique needs of the clients.

In addition to creating a basic budget to meet ongoing needs, we will identify clients’ other financial goals, such as extended vacations, second home purchases, and legacy planning and integrate those financial goals into the financial plan. 

This includes a life insurance needs analysis and an analysis of current disability insurance, homeowners insurance, disability insurance, health insurance/Medicare decisions, and long-term care insurance.  We also evaluate the emergency fund assets and make recommendations on where to hold emergency funds and the appropriate amount of emergency funds to hold based on the clients’ unique circumstances.

After consulting with clients, we determine the risk tolerance and risk capacity of the clients and make recommendations for appropriate investment allocations.  This includes an analysis of the current portfolio’s risk, expense ratios of individual funds, and the mix of funds held in the investment portfolio.

Retirement planning integrates all of the items listed in the other categories, but there is a specific focus on the decumulation of assets.  The focus of retirement planning centers around where to withdraw funds to pay expenses to minimize income taxes, avoid Medicare surcharges, manage required minimum distributions and whether or not it is appropriate to consider some type of guaranteed income in retirement beyond Social Security and/or workplace pensions.  A strong emphasis is placed on such things as claiming strategies for Social Security and Roth conversion strategies.

Tax planning involves trying to position assets so that income taxes will be minimized over the long term.  This may result in a  recommendation for Roth conversions, if Roth conversions will minimize lifetime taxes.  State taxes are an important consideration when evaluating tax planning strategies.

Comprehensive Financial Planning Fees:

The fee for a one time comprehensive financial plan is $4,500, with one-half of the fee payable upon signing the financial planning agreement and the other half due upon the presentation of the financial plan.  

Clients who have completed a comprehensive financial plan with Birdie Retirement Planning may refine their plan with annual updates, at an annual cost of $3,375.  Plan updates revisit all areas of the initial plan and provide updated recommendations based on changes in financial situation or goals that have occurred since the initial plan.  One-half of the update fee is due upon signing the financial planning agreement and the other half is due upon the presentation of the updated financial plan.

Project-Based Financial Planning

Project-based financial planning services are limited scope engagements that focus on one or more specific areas. These engagements are one time engagements for clients looking to address one or two specific questions or issues. For project-based financial planning, our advice is limited to information provided by the client at the time of the engagement.

Project-based financial planning may be appropriate for clients that have financial plans in place but want additional help in specific areas or for clients that are seeking a second opinion.

Project-Based Financial Planning Fees:

The fee for limited scope project-based planning is based on an hourly rate of $250 per hour.  An estimate will be provided prior to the signing of the financial planning agreement, and the final charge will not exceed the estimate provided.  One-half of the estimated cost will be due upon the signing of the financial planning agreement and the remaining balance will be due upon the presentation of the financial plan.

Project-Based Financial Planning

Project-based financial planning services are limited scope engagements that focus on one or more specific areas. These engagements are one time engagements for clients looking to address one or two specific questions or issues. For project-based financial planning, our advice is limited to information provided by the client at the time of the engagement.

Project-based financial planning may be appropriate for clients that have financial plans in place but want additional help in specific areas or for clients that are seeking a second opinion.

Project-Based Financial Planning Fees:

The fee for limited scope project-based planning is based on an hourly rate of $250 per hour.  An estimate will be provided prior to the signing of the financial planning agreement, and the final charge will not exceed the estimate provided.  One-half of the estimated cost will be due upon the signing of the financial planning agreement and the remaining balance will be due upon the presentation of the financial plan.

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