Services

Core Services at Sound Advice Financial

Personalized guidance. Transparent strategies. Confidence in every step.

Financial Planning

We offer comprehensive financial planning designed to help you make confident, informed decisions at every stage of life. Whether you’re building wealth, preparing for retirement, or navigating a major life transition, our planning process is tailored to your goals, values, and risk tolerance.

Goal-Based Planning

We help you define short- and long-term financial goals, then create a personalized roadmap to achieve them.

Cash Flow & Budget Analysis

We evaluate your income, expenses, and savings habits to ensure your financial foundation is strong and sustainable.

Tax-Aware Strategies

We incorporate tax-efficient planning to help you retain more of what you earn, in coordination with your tax professional.

Education Planning

We guide families in preparing for future education costs through 529 plans and other funding strategies.

Risk Management Review

We assess your insurance coverage to help protect your income, assets, and loved ones from unexpected events.

Insurance Consulting

We provide objective, client-focused insurance consulting designed to help you protect what matters most. Our approach is rooted in transparency, suitability, and regulatory compliance—ensuring every recommendation aligns with your financial goals and risk profile.

Life Insurance Planning

We help you assess coverage needs, compare policy types (term, whole, universal), and understand how insurance fits into your broader financial strategy.

Disability and Long-Term Care Insurance

We guide you through options that protect income and assets in the event of illness or injury.

Policy Reviews and Optimization

We evaluate existing policies to ensure they remain cost-effective and aligned with your current needs.

Risk Management Strategy

We integrate insurance into your overall financial plan to help mitigate exposure and preserve wealth.

Retirement Planning Services

We help clients build a retirement strategy that reflects their goals, lifestyle, and long-term financial well-being. Whether you’re just starting to save or approaching retirement, our personalized guidance ensures you’re making informed decisions every step of the way.

401(k) and IRA Rollovers

We provide clear, compliant guidance on rollover options, helping you evaluate costs, investment choices, and potential tax implications in line with FINRA’s best interest standards.

Traditional and Roth IRA Strategies

We help you understand contribution limits, tax advantages, and income eligibility to maximize your retirement savings.

Employer-Sponsored Plan Reviews

We assess your current retirement plan options and offer recommendations tailored to your financial goals.

Retirement Income Planning

From Social Security optimization to required minimum distributions (RMDs), we help you create a sustainable income stream for retirement.

Tax-Efficient Withdrawal Strategies

We guide you on how to draw down assets in a way that minimizes tax impact and supports long-term financial health.

Investment Strategy

We believe that a sound investment strategy begins with understanding you. That’s why we take the time to assess your full financial picture—goals, risk tolerance, time horizon, and liquidity needs—before making any recommendations.

Reasonable-Basis Suitability

We conduct thorough due diligence to ensure that every investment product or strategy we recommend is appropriate for at least some investors.

Customer-Specific Suitability

We tailor each recommendation to your specific financial situation, investment objectives, and risk tolerance.

Quantitative Suitability

We evaluate the frequency and volume of transactions to ensure they align with your long-term goals and are not excessive.