What Is The Focus on Retirement Blueprint System?

Our Philosophy

Retirement shouldn’t feel like guesswork. We help you stop worrying and start living by breaking down complex retirement decisions into simple, actionable steps.

We call our system the Focus On Retirement Blueprint because we believe the most effective way to implement your retirement is through a series of projects.

It is a 4-step process that typically takes around 90 days to implement fully.

Why project-based, you ask?

Gone are the days of the useless, 75-page leather-bound binder; we have replaced them with understandable, actionable projects, where each meeting lasts approximately 30 minutes.

Step 1 – Rough Cut Meeting
(Approx. 60-Minutes)

– Statement of Financial Purpose
– Balance Sheet
– Retirement Budget

Step 2 – Projects
(Approx. 30-Minute Meetings)

– Retirement Income
– Tax Distribution Planning
– Social Security Timing Strategy
– Investment Planning
– Estate Planning
– Insurance Consulting

Step 3 – Account Set Up
(if applicable)

– Set up Investment Accounts at
Charles Schwab
– Transfer assets over from other
institutions

Step 4 – One-Page Financial Plan
(Approx. 60 Minutes)

– We deliver our One-Page(ish)
Financial Plan

Thinking about whether to invest with an advisor right away, or start with a plan first?

In the video below, I walk through why flat-fee financial planning is a low-pressure way to test the relationship before committing your investment accounts, what the four-step process actually looks like from your seat, and the three options you have once the 90-day engagement wraps up, including sticking with hourly instead of moving into investment management.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, of course. Our firm is structured to work with clients virtually all across the country.

While we have a minimum of $500,000 of investable assets for our full-service financial planning and investment management services. We do not have any minimum requirements for our hourly consulting projects or the Focus On Retirement Blueprint. 🙂

We primarily work with individuals aged 50 and older who seek clarity and confidence as they transition into retirement. This is when financial decisions can feel overwhelming, and our job is to simplify the process so you can focus on enjoying life.

Absolutely not. We understand that times are changing, and some folks want only an advice relationship. Or, let’s say you’re retiring at age 55; in this circumstance, it may make sense for you to leave your 401(k) plan with your company to take advantage of the Rule of 55 to avoid paying a 10% penalty on withdrawals.

The cost for financial planning, our proprietary Focus on Retirement Blueprint System, and investment management services starts at 1% per year and goes down for every million you have invested with us at Charles Schwab.

First $1 Million: 1.00%
$1 Million to $2 Million: 0.85%
$2 Million to $3 Million: 0.75%
$3 Million to $4 Million: 0.65%
$4 Million to $5 Million: 0.55%
Over $5 Million: 0.50%

You may only be interested in tackling one or two projects/topics; we offer an hourly service to get you on track. We charge $300 per hour.

Wait, so I can hire you to review my current investments and finances without managing my money or paying for a “plan”? Can I just pay you to ask questions and give me advice? Yup, that’s exactly correct! 😁

We use Charles Schwab as our third-party custodian. This means that Schwab is responsible for holding and safeguarding your assets (like stocks, bonds, cash, etc.) on your behalf. This separation of asset custody from the investment advisor (like your financial planner) is a key feature of the relationship and helps ensure your assets are held securely.

This ensures full transparency of your accounts at all times.