Financial Management Services in Grandville, MI
Retirement Planning
Saving for College
Tax Planning
Portfolio Review
Insurance Review
Investment Planning
Estate Planning
Goal Setting
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The Consulting Process
Initial Meeting
The first meeting allows us to listen to your concerns and goals. There is no fee for this session. We will explain our services and answer your questions about the financial planning process. By the end of the meeting you will have a clear idea of how we can serve you and what our fee will be. If we mutually decide to proceed, we will schedule an information discovery meeting.
Second Meeting
We conduct the information discovery phase of financial planning during our next meeting. By reviewing previous tax returns, bank accounts, insurance policies and other documents, we will get an idea of your current financial position. We will help identify your specific goals. We will also establish an agreement or retainer for services. Typically, half of the planning fee is paid at this meeting.
Third Meeting
We explain your financial plan and my recommendations during the next meeting. You may choose to implement the recommendations on your own but many clients prefer to retain my services to help them implement their plan. We will explain in detail how to best reach your goals and objectives.
Let's talk fees
AAM is an independent, fee-only financial planning and investment management advisor. Unlike many financial firms, we do not accept commissions or compensation of any kind based on the solutions we recommend. Instead, you pay AAM for objective advice. We offer services by the hour, by the project or as a percentage of assets under management. Fees are explained in writing before any services are rendered.
By the hour – We provide financial consulting for specific topics such as but not limited to: college funding, debt solutions, investment advice, tax planning, financial checkups and portfolio reviews. The current fee is $200 per hour.
By the project – Developing a comprehensive financial plan is perhaps the most important step to achieving your goals. We will help you identify your goals, assess your current status and provide specific recommendations. Refer to the planning process for additional information. The financial planning fee depends on the complexity of your situation and typically ranges from $500 – $1,500.
Assets Under Management – Many clients hire AAM to help them implement their investment plan. We can manage your investments so that you can spend your time and attention elsewhere. We meet as needed for additional strategy meetings and to answer your questions. The typical fees range from 0.5% to 1.0% of assets under management depending on services required and the amount invested.