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Financial planning process

Our Educo Financial Planning Process was strategically built to put you in a better position to pursue your goals. By crafting a gradual, step-by-step plan, we aim to enhance your understanding of your own finances, provide you with the flexibility to enjoy life while progressing toward your goals, and Increase Financial Confidence by clearly outlining the next Strategic steps for you and your family.
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Learn
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Explore
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Visualize
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Your planning cadence
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On-going process
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Evaluate

Evaluate

In our introductory meeting, we aim to thoroughly understand your personal and financial landscape. We’ll discuss key areas such as your family dynamics, health and life expectancy, and cash flow management. Our goal is to develop a clear picture of your current position to tailor our planning to your needs.
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Learn

Learn

After gaining a clear understanding of your current situation, we’ll focus on identifying your short-term and long-term goals. Don’t be shy, we want to hear them all!  Together, we’ll prioritize these goals based on their significance to you and your family, estimated timeframes, and their impact on your overall happiness.
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Explore

Next, we’ll assess your current course of action. Does it lead to your short and long term goals that we have outlined? If not, we’ll explore and pinpoint areas for adjustment to help you stay on track.
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Visualize

Visualize

After our initial meeting, we will use the information gathered to create your personalized Financial Plan. Leveraging our expertise and advanced planning software, we will evaluate various strategies, carefully selecting recommendations tailored to your unique circumstances. This approach aims to optimize your plan’s potential to achieve your goals.
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Administer

Administer

Once we’ve developed your custom Financial Plan, we will present our recommendations. Our planning software features interactive graphs and charts that visually illustrate the immediate and long-term impact of each recommendation. During our meeting, we can make real-time adjustments and activate various action steps, ensuring a comprehensive and adaptable strategy.
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Track

Track

Next, we’ll collaborate to identify which action steps to implement immediately, and which tasks can be scheduled for later. We will discuss putting the agreed-upon recommendations into action and track ongoing progress.
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Life is full of surprises, which is why we value our regular meetings to review and refine your plan, making any necessary adjustments along the way. The ongoing communication and frequent updates are designed to keep you focused, motivated, and working towards your goals.
LPL Financial offers financial planning services in its capacity as a registered investment adviser.
Consult your financial advisor for a breakdown of the fees associated with these services.

(09/20)