Our Process
Financial planning is a personalized process that starts with your aspirations and goals. At Advantage Financial Planning, we follow a 7-step financial planning process to build a plan that fits your life and adapts as things change.
Step 1
Understand Your Circumstances
We begin by listening carefully. We gather details about your income, expenses, assets, liabilities, and risk tolerance, while also learning about your values and priorities. This helps us see the full picture of your financial life.
Step 2
Identify and Select Goals
Together, we clarify what matters most — whether that’s retirement readiness, education funding, protecting your family, or leaving a legacy. These goals become the foundation of your financial plan.
Step 3
Analyze Your Current Path
We evaluate your current strategies and compare them to potential alternatives. This includes cash flow management, tax considerations, investment allocations, and insurance coverage.
Step 4
Develop Recomendations
Based on our analysis, we design strategies tailored to your goals and circumstances. We may also collaborate with other professionals, such as CPAs or attorneys, to ensure the plan is comprehensive.
Step 5
Present the Plan
We review your personalized plan together, walking through each recommendation and making sure you understand the options available. Our goal is to give you clarity and confidence before moving forward.
Step 6
Implement the Plan
Once you are comfortable, we help put the plan into action — whether that means adjusting investments, securing insurance coverage, or refining your cash flow.
Step 7
Monitor and Update
Financial planning is ongoing. We provide quarterly reviews, along with phone and email support, to keep your plan aligned as life, markets, and goals change.
