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Advice & Investments
My full financial planning package allows me to optimize your whole financial picture, getting all the pieces to work together.
I will manage your investments and put together a great financial plan for you. We will work through it all together, making sure your investments are allocated well, your budget is working for you in the long run, we are taking advantage of any tax strategies we can, you have the appropriate amount of insurance, your estate plans are in place, you are maximizing your employee benefits, and more. Often these things are looked at separately, but I will analyze them as a whole and make sure all the elements are complimenting each other.Advice Only
An advice-only financial plan can give you confidence that all the elements you need to succeed are in place.
Perhaps you have great retirement accounts already established, your primary retirement income will come from pensions, or you just like to manage your own investments, I can work with all of that. I will help you maximize the things you already have working for you and make sure you have thought through your whole financial picture. We will cover every area of your financial life from protection to tax planning.My practice is solely focused on providing services with the most value for my clients.
I am not beholden to any particular company’s products– I can search all available products to find the appropriate solution for your individual situation.
As an independent practice, I can be responsive to the new products available in the marketplace to optimize your advising experience.
As a Registered Investment Advisor unhindered by mass corporate goals, I am not distracted from my main role as your advisor– you are my first priority.
All the parts of your finances need to work together in a way that meets your goals and aligns with your values.
Every person’s financial situation is different and deserves individual attention. Everyone needs a different set of services and those financial needs change as you move through different life phases. Having me as your Financial Advisor means I will work with you to understand and navigate each transition. Most importantly, I will make sure each strategy we put in place works together with the rest like a well-oiled machine.
My fees are straightforward and paid by you directly quarterly or semi-annually.
I do not charge an “Assets under Management” fee (a percentage of all the money you invest directly with me). I, therefore, will not push you to bring over your accounts under me– if all your retirement income is with your employer, that’s fine! We can still work together. You do not need to have a set amount of assets to begin planning with me.
Since I do not take any commissions, I do not have any reason to recommend products you don’t truly need to consider and I am able to access better, more cost-efficient insurance and annuity products for my clients.
I love to meet with clients wherever they need me. For financial planning client in and around Fort Wayne, Indiana, I can host meetings at my home office, go to you at your home, meet you at a coffee shop, or meet you online.
Don’t live near Fort Wayne, Indiana? Snowbird to Florida in the winter but still want to be able to check in? That’s just fine. I work with clients virtually as well. I can work with you wherever you are.
How much do the programs cost?
Fixed Fees are based on the complexity of your financial situation.
Planning Fee Range: $3,000 to $11,400 Annually
Clients with straightforward situations who are managing their own investments can start as low as $3,000 annually for comprehensive financial planning advice, whereas clients with multiple income sources or complex situations, and who use Gilbert Wealth to manage investments, can be up to $11,400.
Where are you in that range? We will sit down and discuss your specific situation before I can know your exact fee, but here are a few examples of different types of clients and how their fees work out.
A Few Examples:
The Independent Investor
Early in their income earning years
Likes to manage their own investments or simply maximizing their 401K
Needs to manage insurance needs for a young family
Wants to balance planning for the future with building memories and traditions now
What would they pay? $3,000 annually
The Late Career Executive
Current Income over $275K
Owns a Rental Property at the lake
Wants to maximize their Executive Benefits package
Gilbert Wealth is managing $1.2m in assets
Needs help optimizing taxes
Values Gilbert Wealth for taking the complex financial management off of their plate
What would they pay? $6,180 annually
The Couple Approaching Retirement
One or both is retiring within 5 years
$850K in Investments managed by Gilbert Wealth
A pension will go into effect soon
Primary goal is supporting grandkids’ educations and maximizing RV vacations
What would they pay? $4,200 annually
Gilbert Wealth can help with all aspects of your financial life.
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Schedule a Complimentary Initial Consult
For an initial consult, we will plan on a 30-minute meeting by phone, video chat, or in person. I want to get to know you and your financial situation, see how I might be able to help you, and give you the information you need to decide if Gilbert Wealth is a good fit for you. There will be no pressure to commit to anything. We’re just going to start a conversation.
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