OUR CAPABILITIES
SERVICES THAT DELIVER RESULTS
Online meetings from any device that work around your schedule
Our online meetings are run through Zoom. They can be run from any device and are very convenient. The entire meeting can be run from your cell phone by downloading a free app. Our use of technology allows for busy people to meet with us virtually in any location that makes the most sense for them. Gone are the days of driving to someone’s office at an inconvenient time or having to have an advisor come to your classroom or home while you are trying to work or spend time with family, friends, and interests. You can have your meeting sitting on the couch at home in your pajamas if you’d like or while you have a lunch break at school. There is no video, just audio and a shared screen.
Options for hassle-free paperless documentation
With DocuSign, we leverage a paperless process on our end, making online meetings much more eco-friendly. We aren’t printing copious amounts of documents or increasing our carbon footprint by driving all over or making others do so. You have online access to your accounts and your advisor can be reached quickly and directly by phone or email as well. You will also have the option to enroll in paperless delivery of your documents.
Dedicated advisors that build relationships and never push a product
You are never handed off to a service center or stuck talking to an unfamiliar voice. We develop a long term1-on-1 relationship. We start by educating you on what retirement plans are available and how they function. We lay out the various options, costs and features of these options so that you feel confident in your retirement decisions. Once you elect to move forward, we handle enrollment and any necessary paperwork. We communicate with both the investment provider and the school district to coordinate the set up and funding of the plan. We take care of all ongoing administration. You will never need to call a 1-800 number when working with us.
Ongoing review of investment goals, assets and portfolio performance
We provide ongoing reviews, educational articles, and support. You may meet with us as often as you like. Every client will receive an email from us once a month to let them know when we are available for meetings. You may also connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to stay in touch. We don’t simply place people’s assets in a portfolio and forget about them. We will utilize technical analysis to grow your portfolio in good times and protect it in bad times.
WHAT MAKES US
DIFFERENT?
We work digitally
This fits easily into your life and schedule. The inconvenience of wasted time for travel to and from meetings is eliminated. You have no need to worry about a pushy salesman or a high-pressure environment.
We are independent
Most advisors working with teachers and their 403(b) accounts are just product salespeople. They represent one product and do not represent you. They have clear conflicts of interest and are not legally required to do what is in your best interest.
We are transparent
Most 403(b) advisors are beholden to an investment producing parent company. Fees are high and there are often product features that are not beneficial to you. We take a different approach. We are clear about the costs and features of the various retirement accounts.
We are asset managers
In most cases an investor is signed up for their retirement plan, put in a portfolio, and forgotten about. Not with us. We utilize technical analysis to actively manage your portfolio. We do not charge any fees additional to the standard product fees for this service.