Am I OK? Demands an Answer
I am ... Wondering Whether I’m OK Financially
People ask us many questions about their finances, but the overarching concern is: “Am I OK?” Am I saving enough/doing enough/planning enough so that I can live the life I want? OK is different for every person, couple, and family. The first thing we do is find out what OK means to you. We do a deep dive on your questions, income, savings, investments, assets, and goals to determine whether you need to change something or if you’re on the right track.
Tackling the Tough Subjects
“Am I OK?” is one of the most common conversations we have with clients – even those we’ve worked with for years. Market changes and life changes bring uncertainty.
During our discussions, we’ll review financial and lifestyle-related topics. What you want to know is different than what you need to know.
Sometimes important topics are overlooked, like insurance and the difference between good and bad debt. When you consider insurance, you decide how much of your wealth should be used to help protect the rest of your wealth. It’s often a subject that people ignore.
Debt is not necessarily bad. First, we will look at all of the places you owe, from mortgages to car loans to credit cards. Next, we’ll help you prioritize your debt and create a plan to manage it.
Our goal is not just to make you feel OK; we want you to leave with a plan that gives you confidence based on an understanding of where you are today and where you can go in the future.
Picture a day when you know where you stand and you can confidently say “I’m OK!”
The Pascarella Five Pillar Perspective℠ on Wealth Management
Income, investments, and assets only provide a small portion of the information we need to successfully develop and implement your financial plan. Together, we will cover a range of subjects.
Financial
Planning
We start by developing an accurate picture of your financial life, learning your life goals and ambitions.
Investment
Management
We use our decades of wealth management experience to provide objective opinions designed to help you pursue long-term investment results.
Risk Management & Insurance
We develop strategies to help circumvent the effects of events that quickly evaporate wealth, from an unexpected death to debilitating illness.
Tax
Planning
We review your tax situation and provide strategies, which can minimize liabilities and maximize opportunities.
Estate Planning & Giving
As you accumulate and determine how to distribute your wealth, we help you decide what to spend and what to share.
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Life gives you enough worries. Let us help you remove one of them from the mix.
Some Other Thoughts on Your Financial Condition
Financial discussions are extremely personal and confidential. These kinds of discussions are not just another meeting. New clients are often surprised at our candid talks. We've learned over decades of experience how to help people comfortably share their concerns.
It can feel overwhelming.
Diving deep into your financial picture isn’t something you do every day. The fear of the unknown shouldn’t keep you from digging deeper. After our discussions, we often hear from clients, “I should’ve talked to you sooner.”
We’re not here to make decisions for you.
We help you frame your choices by giving you insights and data to inform your decision.
How do we get to the bottom of your financial situation?
We ask a lot of questions – the right questions. We build trust so you can share freely, knowing that your information is safe with us. The time is well spent, both building a trusting relationship with our firm and uncovering the information that will lead us to the best path for you.
CHOOSE YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE!
You may find yourself in more than one financial situation. See how we address others below.