Wealth Planning

Optimizing Your Financial Future
We assist you in creating a solid financial plan that will stand the test of time. Our process is based on three key aspects of asset management: building wealth, making it tax-efficient and protecting it. With these goals in mind, we help you create a financial strategy and regularly review it for optimal performance. A well-laid plan provides you and your loved ones with a path toward financial independence, security, and if desired a lasting legacy.

Our Wealth Planning Process

Your financial needs will evolve. We’ll be there when they do. Our process is designed to deliver consistent and reliable guidance throughout our relationship.

Discover
Data Gathering
Strategic Advisor Roundtable Meeting
Investment Planning
Advanced Planning
Ongoing Review and Updates

1. Discover

Understand goals, values, and dreams for the future. Define legacy desires. Create a diagnostic analysis of the current financial situation.

2. Data Gathering

Extensive collection and assessment of all financial data relevant to plan development.

3. Strategic Advisor Roundtable Meeting

All advisors that need to collaborate on all aspects of the plan review and make observations on potential strategies to be considered for implementation.

4. Investment Planning

Recommendations and analysis on current investment structure. Detailed outline of our investing approach tailored to a client’s unique situation and financial position.

5. Advanced Planning

Comprehensive evaluation of financial needs and solutions to include estate analysis, charitable giving, college planning, special needs planning, financial legacy planning etc.

6. Ongoing Review and Updates

Regular meetings to review the implementation of the plan. Update according to changing circumstances and needs.

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Financial Planning for Individuals and Business Owners

As a business owner, your financial position requires more attention and strategy. The Lumen Wealth Advisors approach is a holistic strategy for integrating all aspects of your finances:

Financial Position

  • Know Your Current Net Worth
  • Understand Your Cash Flow – Current Income and Expenses
  • Manage Debt
  • Determine Business Value (Business Owners)

Adequate Protection

  • Know Outcomes for Survivors in Case of Premature Death
  • Protect Income in Case of Disability
  • Plan for Possible End-of-Life Illness to Protect Wealth; Long-term Care
  • Protect for Unforeseen Liabilities and Pay Off Debt

Wealth Accumulation Strategies

  • Create and Maintain Adequate Cash Reserves and Accumulation Framework
  • Provide for Education
  • Plan for Goals — Vacation, New Home
  • Nonqualified Investment Management

Retirement Planning

  • Retirement Income Planning
  • Maximize Government/Public Savings and Pension Plans
  • Plan for Medical Benefits
  • Personal Savings and Investments
  • Social Security Income Maximization

Tax Reduction Strategies

  • Minimize Federal and State Income Taxes
  • Tax Efficiency of Investments
  • Develop Long-Term Tax Reduction Strategies

Estate Planning

  • Determine Exposure to Estate
  • Inheritance Taxes
  • Coordinate Wealth Transfer
  • Charitable Gift Planning
  • Create an Estate Plan Framework