risk management
Our team can help you identify risks that could considerably diminish your wealth. Through insurance assessment we can partner you with top-tier private insurance solutions. While we like to encourage you to focus on what may go right with your situation, it’s also crucial to examine how you may be negatively impacted without proper defenses in place. It is often prudent and more cost effective to transfer risk to an insurance company to minimize the financial damage of an unanticipated event in your life or that of a loved one.
We want to help you minimize your risk, but we do not sell you products. We have your best interest in mind when we discuss risk management options with you and we have no hidden agendas.
some of the ways we help you navigate insurance in your financial planning process may include:
term life insurance
term life insurance
Considers income replacement as well as business succession funding and estate planning through a vehicle which may be income-tax and estate-tax free, if structured properly.
long-term disability insurance
long-term disability insurance
Protects your income in the event you are unable to work prior to financial freedom. You are 3 times more likely to be disabled prematurely than to die prematurely.
long-term care insurance
long-term care insurance
Provides financial support for you to age well with coverage for respite care, in-home care, assisted living, nursing home care, or memory care.
private property and casualty insurance
private property and casualty insurance
Auto Insurance, Homeowners Insurance, Renters Insurance, boats, planes, and/or liability insurance for complex estates.
GIA and its representatives do not offer or sell insurance products. It is ultimately your responsibility to identify, mitigate, and insure against various risks. However, we would like to serve as your guide.
how to hire us?
STEP 1
schedule an intro call
Our consultant will listen to your story and answer any questions you have during this free 15-minute intro call.
STEP 3
join our client family
Join our firm for unparalleled customer service and get your personalized strategy and access to all of our services.
FAQs
Yes, we offer hourly paid retirement planning.
Depending on your needs and the complexity of your plan, this could range from $1,000 up to $3,000 for a comprehensive financial plan.
Our fees are calculated based on your assets under management (AUM) with us, with a minimum of $1000 quarterly. The overall percentage decreases as the AUM increases, and the fees are typically taken directly from your investment accounts on a quarterly basis.
Under this model, you will have access all of our services and team. To view our client advisory agreement, click here.
We also have hourly paid financial consulting for financial planning and does not include investment management. Click here to learn more.
The first step is to schedule an intro call.
Next, you will have a free 60-minute consultation in our office. We prefer to meet with you in-person, but we can accommodate you virtually if you prefer.
Thereafter, it is up to you if you want to schedule a second consultation to continue the conversation.
If you are ready to engage our firm, we will set up a meeting to sign the necessary documents and get you started on your journey as part of our client family!
On your introductory call, our consultant will ask you questions to get to know your story and financial goals.
If you want to prepare, the most challenging question you will be asked to answer is: “If we were meeting again 3-5 years from today, and you were looking back over time–what would need to happen to be happy with your financial progress?”
Our consultant will also ask you about your pain points, whether you have worked with a previous advisor, what success looks like when working with an advisor, any debt you might have, income streams, investments and your retirement plan. Our consultant will spend time addressing your questions and, if you request it, will set up a free follow-up consultation with one of our advisors.
- Managing your assets has become increasingly stressful on your own.
- You are unhappy with your current advisor.
- You want to collaborate with a financial professional before making big financial decisions, such as deciding when to retire.
- You realize you have handled most (if not all) of your investments, and your spouse needs someone they trust and can turn to for help if they outlive you.
- You receive a significant inheritance.
- You retire or change employers.
- You need help deciding when to take your Pension or if it’s better to take the lump sum payout.
- You have a large amount of cash, such as after selling property or a business.
- You want advice on a tax planning and minimization strategy when it comes to managing your investments.
- You lack confidence in your current financial plan and want to know what you don’t know to help remove that uncertainty and bring security.
- You’ve probably heard the quote, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”
- Making decisions with a trusted financial advisor has proven time and time again to provide better outcomes than making decisions without a financial advisor.
- Please don’t take our word for it. Just search Google (or a different search engine if you prefer) with the phrase,
- How much better returns do investors get with a financial advisor?
- Here’s an article from the Wall Street Journal referencing a study done by Vanguard, which found that “advisors can potentially add 3% or more to a client’s net investment returns by picking cost-effective investments, behavioral coaching, and more.”
- You might be surprised to see how much faster investments can grow over time, with an annual 3% increase.
- Consider asking a friend who has hired a financial advisor why they hired one. And while you’re at it, check out our Google reviews online, where many of our clients shared why they hired us.
