Services & Fees

Clients typically find me for help with:

Equity Compensation Planning & Analysis

Tax Forecasting & Optimization

Goals & Investment Alignment

We also discuss these important questions related to your financial plan, such as:

“What is our projected tax liability for this year?”

“When will I attain financial independence?”

“How much house can we afford? Should we rent or buy?”

“How do I protect my assets against litigation?

“How should I prioritize my debt repayment?”

“How do we retain control of our affairs if we’re incapacitated?”

“How should we prioritize savings for our kids?”

“Which employer-provided benefits are most impactful?”

“I know the basics, but I’m probably missing a few things. Plus, every decision that I make just feels so arbitrary and random. I need a thought partner to help me make sense of it all. And I just don’t have the time.”

My clients partner with me for the long-term because they value someone who:

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Generates a “headspace premium” so that they can spend less time worrying and more time with family doing things that really matter to them in life

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Holds them accountable for getting sh*t done

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Helps to prevent them from making tax mistakes

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Creates a holistic plan based on their short-, mid-, and long-term goals

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Identifies the blind spots within their investments, insurance, and estate plans

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Provides them with clarity on their path towards financial independence

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Answers questions — with full context of their financial situation — but without any judgement

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Acts as their de facto “personal CFO” on various financial and non-financial decisions

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Shares unique perspectives that they may not have otherwise considered

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Communicates with them proactively and responsively

I proudly offer financial planning and investment management for a flat, annual fee.

  1. Is simple and transparent

  2. Reduces conflicts of interest

  3. Encourages advice for life goals rather than just asset accumulation

This modern pricing model:

As a fee-only fiduciary, I never receive any commissions of any kind.

Ongoing Financial Planning Services | $7,500 Annual Fee

High-touch and trust-based. As your “personal CFO”, I’m here to provide on-going guidance around nearly every financial decision: equity compensation, tax strategy, real estate buy vs. sell analyses, tax-optimized portfolio management, etc. You have on-demand access to my calendar at all times. Billed quarterly.

Limited Engagement (3-Month) Plan | $5,000 Upfront Fee

Identical to Ongoing Financial Planning Services, but condensed into a limited-time engagement. Excludes portfolio management.

New Hire Salary/Equity Negotiation | $1,200 Upfront Fee

Focused solely on helping you navigate your new job offer, reduce information asymmetry, and gain clarity on various terms within the offer. Using data from 7500+ companies and 100+ job families, we analyze “is this a good offer?” and determine “what questions should I ask?”.

Other FAQs

  • I am a “fee-only” advisor which means that I am only compensated from the flat rate that I charge clients for my advice and expertise. I don’t charge a % of AUM (assets under management) and I never receive any commissions of any kind whatsoever.

  • I do not. With hourly work, there is a mismatch of incentives where everyone is watching the clock. Advisors may be incentivized to be overly thorough and clients may be incentivized to cut corners. Instead, I offer holistic financial planning, either on-going or for a limited engagement.

  • I generally believe that markets are efficient and that focusing on low-cost, broadly-diversified funds is optimal. Instead of chasing the highest yields (which is generally unsustainable and can introduce higher volatility), I focus on generating "pretty good" returns that are repeatable year after year. From there, I look to optimize taxes and let the power of compounding work its magic.

  • No, I am virtual and am licensed to work with clients across the U.S. But if I am ever in your neck of the woods, it would be great to meet in person!

  • No charge. I want to ensure that our vision for working together is aligned. If I’m not the right fit, I will gladly provide you with the names of others!

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