You are working with your financial life. That is not something we take lightly.
Our role as financial planners is more than telling you what to do; it’s teaching you how to do it. At Cadence Planning, we get to know you before we begin guiding you.
Once you feel comfortable, confident, and welcomed into the client family, we get started with our onboarding process.
Step 1:
Discovery Call
Learn About You, Your Goals for Your Money, and Your Life
We ask clients to fill out and return a survey to help us prepare for our first meeting. The goal here is to give us a broad overview of your financial situation as well as your goals or concerns. (15 min)
Step 2:
Goal Mapping Meeting
You can’t plan to get somewhere if you don’t know where you're going
Tell me your story and what keeps you up at night. I’ll ask some questions to help paint a clear picture of where you are trying to go. (1hr)
Step 3:
Analysis
Developing a Proactive Wealth Plan
I will put together a one page financial plan that will confirm what you’re trying to accomplish, summarizes where you are now in your journey, and lists the strategies that will bring you closer to your goals.
Step 4:
Presentation Meeting
Let’s make sure we are on the same page
Confirming that we have correctly stated your goals is one of our most important points in the process. It allows us to focus on organizing the steps that will help you pursue what makes you happy.
Once you feel confident in our client process, we’ll discuss how you can come onboard as a member of the family! (30 min)
Media Mentions and Industry Involvement
Matthew Lincoln is Quoted in the Wall Street Journal:
"Tax-Loss Harvesting Comes With Hidden Risks"
Matthew Lincoln is Quoted in the Wall Street Journal:
"How a Part-Time Job Can Affect a Retiree’s Finances"
Matthew Lincoln was a Presenter at the 2024 ACP Conference:
"Sweat the Small Stuff:
Tough Questions to Consider When Reviewing a Client's Tax Return"
Matthew Lincoln is a Member of the Maryland Society of Accounting & Tax Professionals
Matthew Lincoln is a Member of the Maryland Society of Accounting & Tax Professionals
Matthew Lincoln is a Featured Guest on the Retirement Tax Services Podcast:
"A Single Industry, The Client’s Financial Well-Being"
Matthew Lincoln Presented at the 2023 Alliance of Comprehensive Planncer Annual Conference:
"Optimizing Taxes for Retirees Who Consult Post Career"