Tag: Financial Freedom

Case Study: Crafting a Financial Independence Plan

Case Study: Crafting a Financial Independence Plan

Transform your assets into the life you’ve always dreamed of!

In this episode of the MedTech Wealth Advisor podcast, host Matt Nelson, CFP® and Jacob LaRue, CFP® go through a real-life example in a case study. They discuss the imperative considerations and how they created a Financial Independence Plan unique to the client. 

The first step is to understand the clients’ values, needs, and what exactly they want out of life. Then they can delve into the specifics of their financial picture and specific challenges, such as stock options. With all the information delivered a plan is developed to reach their short-term and long-term financial independence goals while still prioritizing the values, goals, and desired lifestyle of the client. 

Also discussed is creating a “baseline scenario” to account for potential ups and downs in income and expenses. This creates a solid framework that can adapt even in the face of major life events. Tune in for a comprehensive look at what it takes to plan for your future and create your own personal Financial Freedom Statement!

Key Highlights: 

    • Understanding Core Values: Rather than working from their own ideals and processes, getting to know the client’s personal views and values is the initial guide to the planning process.
  • Financial Freedom Statements: An overall view of a client’s financial outlook in the present and the future, as well as the options that are available to adjust their work-life balance
    • Equity Compensation & Benefits: Don’t miss out on equity compensation not yet vested, understand all your benefits and how to maximize them.
    • Long-Term Planning: Building a comprehensive financial independence plan looks beyond immediate spending to consider lifestyle changes, potential sabbaticals, increased travel, and other long-term goals.
  • Baseline Scenarios: Creating an initial template with expected income and known expenses in the present and future lays a foundation for
  • And more!

 

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Preparing for Financial Independence with a Lifetime Income Plan

Preparing for Financial Independence with a Lifetime Income Plan

Retirement isn’t a one-size-fits-all endeavor. Crafting a personalized income plan empowers you to prepare for financial independence and gain control of your future.

Matt Nelson, CFP® is joined by Head of Financial Planning at Perspective 6 Group, Jacob LaRue, CFP®. The pair discuss the art of crafting an effective income plan that sustains your lifestyle through all of life’s stages. With an emphasis on the critical role of understanding cash flows, taxes, and diverse income sources. They offer insights to help you avoid the unnecessary stress of prolonged working years, so you can enjoy life.

Key Highlights:

  • Financial Independence: Learn to create a comprehensive income plan to support your lifestyle throughout retirement
  • Life Phases: Explore saving and spending strategies tailored to the three stages of life
  • Tax Strategies: Plan for taxes as an expense over your lifetime
  • Practical Planning: Utilize tools budgeting tools to track spending and income, as well as retirement tools to ensure you are on track
  • Investment Insights: Leverage your portfolio to fill income gaps to optimize pension and Social Security benefits to protect long-term stability 
  • Enjoying Life: Financial planning should empower you to enjoy life, including taking sabbaticals or mini retirements
  • And much more!

Tune in to secure valuable insights and practical advice on working towards financial independence and crafting an effective income plan.

 

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Planning for Financial Freedom Through Life’s 3 Phases (Ep. 5)

Planning for Financial Freedom Through Life’s 3 Phases (Ep. 5)

Is there more to wealth than just the digits in your bank account?

Join CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Matthew Nelson, as he digs beneath the surface of what we know as financial independence. While financial independence means living without depending on generating continuous income, Matthew provides a different goal to aspire to: achieving ‘financial freedom’ by aligning your wealth with your core values.

Listen in as Matthew unveils:

  • The difference between financial independence and financial freedom
  • Life’s money stages: enjoying now, planning for surprises, and leaving something behind
  • Discovering the deeper role of a financial advisor beyond merely investments
  • The path to financial independence: income, taxes, and investing. Which is most important?
  • Rethinking retirement: Is it only about the money?
  • Thinking about money, family, and hard conversations while planning your estate
  • And much more!

 

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Crafting Financial Solutions For MedTech Professionals (Ep. 3)

Crafting Financial Solutions For MedTech Professionals (Ep. 3)

How do MedTech professionals navigate the complex world of financial planning and wealth management? 

In the third episode of The MedTech Wealth Advisor Podcast, host Matthew Nelson dives into what makes his firm unique in catering to the specific needs of those in the MedTech industry.

Throughout the episode, Matt unravels:

  • How operating within Focus Financial enhances freedom and fosters teamwork
  • The driving forces and passion behind specializing in the MedTech industry
  • The firm’s commitment to assisting professionals in “Medical Alley” in making informed and impactful decisions
  • Customized strategies tailored for diverse MedTech professionals
  • And more!

 

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