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Financial decisions rarely come one at a time. Retirement income, investments, taxes, insurance and your estate all affect each other, so we plan for them together. Here's how we help families, pre-retirees and retirees across Wisconsin.
01Financial Planning
Comprehensive planning is our core capability. We look at your complete financial picture, not just your investments, and build a written plan that connects your goals to specific next steps. Then we review it with you regularly, so the plan stays current as your life changes.
- Goal-based, written financial plan
- Cash flow, savings and tax planning review
- Education funding strategies
02Retirement Planning
Whether retirement is ten years away or already here, we help you answer the big questions: When can I retire? How much can I spend? Where will my income come from? We can turn your savings into a reliable income strategy and plan for the long run, including healthcare and longevity.
- Retirement income and withdrawal strategy
- Pension, 401(k) and IRA decisions
- Healthcare and longevity planning
03Investment & Portfolio Management
Your portfolio should serve your plan, not the other way around. We build an allocation that fits your goals, timeline and comfort with risk, then manage it with discipline: reviewing, rebalancing and adjusting as markets and your needs change. You'll always know what you own and why.
- Personalized asset allocation
- Ongoing review and rebalancing
- Fixed income and tax-aware strategies
04Social Security Strategies
When and how you claim Social Security can change your lifetime benefits by tens of thousands of dollars. We model your options, including spousal and survivor benefits, and coordinate your claiming decision with your other income sources so the timing works for your whole plan.
- Claiming-age analysis
- Spousal and survivor benefit planning
- Coordination with pensions and withdrawals
05Risk Managment
A good plan protects what you've built. We review the risks that could derail your goals, from market downturns to a health event or the loss of a spouse, and recommend practical ways to address them, including appropriate insurance coverage.
- Life and health insurance review
- Long-term care considerations
- Portfolio risk assessment
06Estate Planning & Charitable Giving
Your legacy deserves a plan too. We help you organize your estate, coordinate with your attorney and tax professional, and make giving to the people and causes you care about simple and tax-efficient, including trust and charitable giving strategies.
- Estate organization and beneficiary review
- Trust and legacy strategies
- Tax-efficient charitable giving
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*Every investor's situation is unique, and you should consider your investment goals, risk tolerance and time horizon before making any investment. This information is not a complete summary or statement of all available data necessary for making an investment decision and does not constitute a recommendation. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investing involves risk and you may incur a profit or loss regardless of strategy selected, including diversification and asset allocation. Be sure to contact a qualified professional regarding your situation before making any investment or withdrawal decision. Raymond James and its advisors do not offer tax or legal advice. You should discuss any tax or legal matters with the appropriate professional.
Contact UsLet's Plan Your Next Chapter
Whether you're preparing for retirement or already there, we're here to help you make confident financial decisions. Send us a message or call our Waukesha office at (262) 691-4000, and we'll be in touch within one business day.