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A good financial advisor can add the equivalent of +1.59% in annual portfolio returns through financial advice alone.

My Financial Planning Philosophy

I act as your dedicated financial planner and I am committed to helping you make better financial decisions. The better the decisions, the more likely you are to reach your financial goals.  I am here to act as your financial partner and counselor.

 

Whether you are saving for retirement, building a real-estate portfolio, or just starting out, the principles are the same. How you earn, spend, and invest your cash-flow will determine your future financial lifestyle.  I approach financial planning in a very scientific, data-driven way.  I use a cash-flow based financial planning process to determine the best course of action you should take. When determining the different possible outcomes, I rely heavily on comparing different possible scenarios.

 

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The Financial Planning Process

1

Fact Finding Session

2

Follow up questions

3

Plan Presentation

4

Plan Implementation

Problem Solvers: Questions We Can Help Answer

Click on the appropriate area below for a brief questionnaire or for more information on the topic

Budget

 

How much money should I be saving?

How much should I set aside for emergencies?

Social Security

When should I file for Social Security?

 

Should I consider my other income types?

Medical

 

How should I consider medical costs during retirement?

 

Does it cost more or less?

Retirement

 

When can I retire?

 

Can I afford to maintain my current lifestyle throughout retirement?

Investment Properties
 
Should I purchase investment properties?

 

How long will it take before I break-even?

Tax Savings

 

What is the most optimal tax-saving strategy?

 

How can I lower my tax liability while working?

College

 

Is a 529 savings account the best option?

 

How much should I be saving?

Pension

 

I have a pension.

 

Which annuity option is best?

 

Should I take the lump sum option?

Plus More 

 

This is only a representative list of common questions. Please contact us for further details and view attached video.

Welcome to NCSC Planning's scheduling page. Please choose the type of meeting you would like schedule:
A 30 minute conversation to discuss your particular circumstances and to learn more about the firm and to see if NCSC Planning would be a good fit
This is a free one hour, in person introductory meeting to learn more about your needs and to see how I can help you

Affiliated with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC Securities offered through Capital Investment Group, Inc.

Member FINRA/SIPC.  100 E. Six Forks Road, Ste. 200, Raleigh NC 27609. (919) 831.2370

© 2018 by Zachary Palko

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