An elevated advisory experience

We believe that financial advisory services should be shaped by the unique needs of each client we serve, from individuals to families to high-caliber institutions. Our personal approach and robust capabilities enable us to create customized investment strategies and deliver a quality standard of service with every investment strategy we present. 

Comprehensive Planning

There’s more to your financial life than just investments. Comprehensive planning encompasses an in-depth review and analysis of all aspects of your financial life – to help you see the big picture and enable us to personalize a plan for addressing every detail.

Financial Planning

Whether planning to build a home by the lake or help your daughter launch a business, you need a well-conceived plan in order to succeed. Pursuing financial independence is no different. Whether you’re looking to grow your money over time, generate income in retirement or preserve wealth for future generations, confidence in your financial plan comes with knowing your assets are invested well.

Retirement Planning

We understand that there should be no compromise when it comes to your financial future. That’s why we work diligently to serve as the ultimate steward for your wealth, simplifying life’s complexities with a full spectrum of strategies for a tailored plan that we believe is the only one you’ll ever need.

Risk Management

One of the most important functions we serve is helping to protect all you have worked to build. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to help. It takes the right approach, as well as steadfast discipline and diligence, to assess the risks that could derail your life goals and build a contingency plan to help limit the effects. As your experienced guide, we assess where your risk lies and determine your level of comfort with it, exploring what actions and plans to put in place to provide the level of protection you need and deserve.

Get to know Our Team

Shawn Waked
Shawn Waked, MS
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Financial Advisor

STRUCTURED Process

Gaining a good understanding of who you are and what you want to accomplish greatly aids us in designing, implementing and managing a plan that precisely fits your life.

ANALYTICAL Insights

We apply our analytical capabilities to help us manage market risk, identify investment opportunities, allocate assets, and build and balance portfolios.

PERSONALIZED Guidance

We are well-versed in addressing individual needs, and applying our specialized knowledge to the financial matters and issues specific to you.
Our goals can only be reached through a vehicle of a plan, in which we must fervently believe, and upon which we must vigorously act.
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