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Financial planning isn't one-size-fits-all. I specialize in helping individuals and families navigate the complex financial crossroads of life, focusing heavily on these unique groups and the major moments that define their journeys.
Business Owners, Executives, Pre-Retiree
Early Retirement or Financial Independence, Retirement Planning, Sudden Wealth or Inheritance
Certified Financial Planners have a proven blueprint for success—but your planner builds it entirely around you.

Summarized from the CFP® Board's Practice Standards. cfp.net
As a Meritas client, you will interact directly with our seasoned professionals who have deep experience and sophisticated expertise in investment management and financial planning. Our professionals coordinate their efforts as a team which results in personal and attentive service. Financial Planning - Creating a financial plan is like laying out a pathway for your future. The right financial plan should feel like a guidebook for this journey, helping you to discover where you want to go and how you’re going to get there. This is a mutual process of exploration; together we’ll navigate the financial uncertainties of the market and economy and work with you to guide you towards your goals. We believe that the value of financial planning lies not only in its ability to create wealth, but also in its ability to provide the security and freedom you need to pursue the things in life that are truly important to you. Your financial plan is about more than just money – it’s about helping you realize your hopes and dreams. Our comprehensive planning process helps us understand each client’s individual circumstances thoroughly. We begin by evaluating your cash flow, emergency reserves, debt, and net worth. From there, we work with you to identify the investment and risk management strategies you’re comfortable with, so we can form a complete picture of your financial life. Our focus is on education and communication. We create financial plans with our clients, not for them. Once we’ve worked together to put your plan in place, we follow a detailed implementation process that tracks your progress on a quarterly basis. Education - Our investment process begins by thoroughly educating you on your options. Investment Advice - We provide you with recommendations that we believe will put you in a position to attain your goals.
This material is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, tax, or legal advice. It is not a recommendation or solicitation to buy or sell any security, insurance product, or investment strategy. Past performance does not guarantee future results. All investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Tax and legal matters are outside the scope of this engagement; consult your attorney, accountant, and other qualified professionals before making financial decisions. Additional information about this financial professional, including registration status and disciplinary history, is available through FINRA BrokerCheck and the SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website.
Compensation Methods
Fee Only
Fee-only means a CFP® professional may describe his or her practice as "fee-only" if, and only if, all the planner's compensation from all client work comes exclusively from clients in the form of fixed, flat, hourly, percentage, or performance-based fees.
Household Income Minimum
$0
Investable Asset Minimum
$1,000,000