Wealth Management Process

There are many companies that you can choose to work with. However, what this company does and what it stands for is unique. The advisors at TMATT Financial have a philosophy which is built upon a foundation of addressing key wealth management issues in a comprehensive and coordinated fashion for our clients. Work is done collaboratively with our clients, a select group of professionals and through our team of advisors.

A detailed plan will be created that systematically addresses the 8 Key Wealth Management Issues that experience shows are important to clients. We believe that it is critically important that your Financial Adviser be well-versed in financial related issues. For this reason, we have set up our firm to be knowledgeable in not only investment related matters, but also on the tax side of the equation. Our experience with tax planning and preparation is unique to the industry and we feel it is a major advantage for our clients.

The TMATT team is firmly committed to all clients and their families. Our clients can expect us to: understand their situation, solve their problems-not sell product, respect their assets (no matter what size), educate them, monitor their progress towards their goals and to communicate with them on a regular basis. The company’s definition of success is elegantly simple: comprehensive and coordinated planning has aided in your goals being met and you have enacted strategies that can help protect you from things that can go wrong in your financial lives. In the end, no company can relieve you of the responsibility for your family’s success, but this company’s core beliefs, systems and resources can help reduce much of the anxiety and worry involved.

There are 8 Wealth Management Issues(SM) that are most important to our clients and their families. Each of these issues are interrelated and, in fact, acts like a balancing scale. If you make an adjustment to one issue, it affects the others. That is why it is critical, especially in times like these, that you have one Adviser who is knowledgeable about your complete financial picture, including your tax situation, so you can be given appropriate advice and recommendations. Without the knowledge of all the 8 Wealth Management Issues, you may find your finances out of balance.

Investment Management

In today’s investment environment, it is easy to be overwhelmed by the amount of information available. It seems that the media and so-called “experts” are always telling you what to do with your investments, even though they do not have any knowledge of your specific financial situation. Without professional advice, taking action could be detrimental to your investment goals.
Together, we can create an investment strategy that is designed just for you with your unique goals and needs in mind. As your Advisors, we will build an investment plan that considers your investment goals, comfort level, expectations, and the effect of taxes on your portfolio. This plan will manage your risk for every dollar of your return. And, because investment management is something that should be adjusted as your goals evolve and your portfolio changes, we will work with you on an ongoing basis to monitor your portfolio and re-balance it as needed.

Cash Flow & Debt Management

Cash flow is the cornerstone of your wealth management plan. Without a clear picture of what money is flowing in and out each month, it is impossible to make informed decisions with respect to the other wealth management issues that affect you.
In addition to your cash flow, your debt level and credit history are also important barometers of financial health. Good debt management ensures you have credit when you need it, make wise borrowing decisions, and avoid disaster if you become overextended.
Working together, we can identify where your cash is going each month and evaluate potential opportunities to improve your cash flow through tax strategies and proper debt management. As your Advisors, we can help you determine if certain strategies such as refinancing, debt consolidation, or changing your tax withholding could be advantageous to your situation. You may discover that you have more resources than you might have thought to help you pursue your other wealth management goals.

Family Risk Management

Are you prepared for the unexpected? Even the best investment and financial plans can crumble if you have not properly prepared for the risks that exist for every family. Should something happen to you or a family member such as a disability, death, or a long-term-care need, the careful planning and investing you have so diligently developed can be unraveled in an instant.
By learning more about your situation, we can evaluate your current risk plans to determine if they are adequately meeting your needs at this stage of your life and as you plan for the future. You may believe you have minimized your risk by having life insurance; however, because the world of risk management is changing quickly, we should conduct an evaluation of your risk and the efficiency of your plan. Even a policy put in place a few years ago could be less efficient than what is now available. If modifications are needed to your risk management plan, we will make suggestions that not only address your risk management needs but also consider the tax implications of these changes.

Retirement Planning

People entering retirement are facing concerns that retirees simply did not face 20 and 30 years ago. As healthcare is improving and life expectancies rise, you are likely to live longer during retirement than past generations. And, unlike your parents and the generations of the past who had their retirement funded mostly with guarantees made by their employers and the government, the assets you have accumulated may be your primary source of cash flow.
In addition to the concerns that exist, it is important to first establish a clear vision of what retirement means to you. Will you continue to work part time? Will you be traveling the world? Everyone’s vision of the “dream” retirement is different.
We can partner with you to create a plan considering the level of assets needed to fund your vision of retirement including likely income needs, potential tax implications and risks that can stand in the way of realizing your vision.

Education Planning

Every child dreams about what they will be when they grow up and a college education can be the most important factor in that dream becoming a reality. The available education planning choices can be confusing, and it is important that you have someone helping you who understands how your savings will affect your child’s or grandchild’s ability to qualify for financial aid, as well as the implications for your income, gift, and estate tax situation.
As your Advisors, we can help you identify how much money you need to send your children or grandchildren to college, determine how much you need to save, and how this dedicated investment fits with your overall investment management plan. By working with us, you can create an education plan that does not compromise your progress in the other wealth management issues or your tax situation.

Legacy Planning

What type of legacy would you like to leave? Legacy planning is about so much more than just money. Simply stated, a legacy plan ensures that what you want to happen will happen at the time of your passing. However, because the subject of legacy is a complex and emotional topic, many families overlook planning before it is too late. If this topic is not discussed before a loved one dies, it could place your family in a difficult position of making decisions and deciding details when family members are the most emotionally fragile.
Having a plan in place reduces this stress and the red tape that goes along with losing a loved one. Without a good plan, the government may be in a position of dividing your assets between members of your family, and often they may not make the same decisions you would. Also, without a suitable plan, your family may be giving up a substantial portion of their inheritance to taxes, causing significant financial burden during a very emotionally devastating time.
Together, we can create a legacy plan that minimizes the estate taxes that may be incurred, and maximizes the amount of money going to your family. Proper legacy planning can also eliminate the problem of placing your family in the position of guessing what you would have wanted.

Business Planning

As a business owner, you likely face daily challenges such as having enough cash available to take advantage of opportunities when they arise, using the business as a vehicle to save for your and possibly your employees’ retirement, and protecting your business from a potentially devastating financial loss. The demands of running your company may leave very little time to focus on the important financial matters that can have a major impact on you, your family, your business, and your future.
As your Advisors, we can help you evaluate and implement strategies that not only protect your business, but also take advantage of opportunities that could improve the cash flow, tax situation, benefits, and bottom line of your business.

Special Situations Planning

Throughout your life, as you pursue your long-term goals, some expected and unexpected needs will come your way, whether it is planning for a wedding, taking a spur-of-the-moment dream vacation, deciding to buy a second home or facing unexpected expenses due to unforeseen events.
As your Advisors, we are here to help you with situations that do not always fit nicely into the other wealth management issues. we can assist in determining a path to get you through whatever financial challenges and opportunities arise. While working with you in these special situations, we will continue to monitor your tax situation as well as your progress in the other wealth management issues.