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Freedom Blueprint

Your Blueprint for Retirement Freedom

Within 5 years of retirement or already retired? Let's build your roadmap to financial freedom.

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What is Freedom Blueprint?

Freedom Blueprint is designed for individuals and families who have built a strong financial foundation but want to ensure they’re making the right moves for long-term success.

  • A comprehensive retirement planning service tailored for those within 5 years of retirement or already retired
  • Expert-guided process combining advanced technology with personalized strategy development
  • Complete financial analysis covering investments, taxes, healthcare, and estate planning
  • Structured 4-step approach including discovery, analysis, presentation, and implementation
  • Clear, actionable roadmap delivered through a series of focused meetings with retirement planning specialists

$4,900

Our Process

A proven process optimizing overall financial well-being while putting the client’s life at the center. We answer what are you working to accomplish in the mid or long-term future. Answering what you will have accomplished when you reached your mission.

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DISCOVERy

We learn about your goals and gather important information

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Analysis

Our team develops your customized retirement strategy

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Present

We present your complete Freedom Blueprint

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Implement

In Freedom Blueprint, you handle
the implementation.

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Follow-Up

Optional 90-day review to ensure you're on track

Freedom Blueprint combines expert guidance with proven strategies to help you navigate the transition to retirement with confidence. Our specialized planning service creates your personalized roadmap to financial independence.

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Why choose Blueprint Freedom?

Expert Guidance

Benefit from decades of retirement planning experience and advanced analytical tools

investment
management

Comprehensive Approach

social sec. & medicare

Get a complete retirement strategy covering investments, taxes, healthcare, and estate planning

Clear Direction

College planning

Receive actionable steps and ongoing support to implement your personalized plan

Free Consultation
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What will you receive?

retirement readiness analysis

retirement

A thorough and detailed evaluation of your current financial situation and future retirement preparedness, including analysis of assets, income sources, and projected expenses

income strategy plan

income

Comprehensive withdrawal strategy and Social Security timing optimization plan designed to maximize your retirement income while ensuring long-term financial sustainability

investment recomendations

investments

Detailed portfolio allocation recommendations tailored to your risk tolerance and retirement goals, including specific investment selections and rebalancing strategies

tax planning overview

tax

In-depth analysis of tax implications during retirement, including strategies for managing tax brackets, optimizing withdrawals, and minimizing overall tax burden throughout retirement

healthcare planning

healthcare

Comprehensive evaluation of Medicare options and long-term care scenarios, including coverage analysis, cost projections, and strategies for managing healthcare expenses in retirement

estate planning overview

estate

Detailed recommendations for legacy planning, including beneficiary designations, trust considerations, and strategies for efficient wealth transfer to future generations

Ready to complete your Freedom Blueprint?

Schedule your complimentary consultation today and take the first step toward retirement confidence.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is the Freedom Blueprint service?

Freedom Blueprint is a comprehensive retirement planning service that provides personalized strategies and actionable steps for those within 5 years of retirement or already retired. It includes detailed analysis of your financial situation, customized recommendations, and a clear implementation plan.

How long does the planning process take?

The core planning process typically spans 6-8 weeks, including the initial 90-minute discovery meeting, our analysis phase, and a 90-minute plan presentation. We also offer an optional 90-day follow-up to ensure you're on track.

What makes Freedom Blueprint different from other retirement planning services?

Freedom Blueprint combines advanced retirement planning technology (including Income Laboratory and eMoney) with personalized guidance. We provide a comprehensive approach covering not just investments, but also tax strategy, healthcare planning, and estate considerations, all delivered in an actionable format.

Is the $4,900 fee a one-time fee or recurring cost?

The $4,900 fee is a one-time project fee that covers all meetings, analysis, and deliverables in your Freedom Blueprint. Some situations may require additional fees based on complexity, which we'll discuss during the initial consultation.

What if my situation changes after receiving my Freedom Blueprint?

While the Freedom Blueprint is a point-in-time analysis, we offer the optional 90-day follow-up meeting to address any initial changes or questions. For ongoing support beyond the initial plan, we can discuss our other service options.

Do I need to have a certain level of assets to use this service?

There's no specific asset minimum for the Freedom Blueprint service. However, this service is most beneficial for those who have accumulated retirement savings and are seeking comprehensive planning for their transition to retirement.

What if I'm not within 5 years of retirement?

While Freedom Blueprint is specifically designed for those within 5 years of retirement or already retired, we offer other planning services for those earlier in their financial journey. We can discuss these options during your initial consultation.

How do I prepare for the initial Discovery meeting?

Prior to the meeting, we'll provide a checklist of documents to gather, including retirement account statements, Social Security estimates, insurance policies, and estate planning documents. This helps us maximize our time together and provide the most accurate analysis.

Can you help with Social Security claiming strategies?

Yes, Social Security optimization is a key component of the Income Strategy Plan within your Freedom Blueprint. We analyze various claiming scenarios to help you maximize your benefits based on your specific situation.

After receiving your plan, we'll have a dedicated implementation meeting to help you put the recommendations into action. We provide a clear checklist of steps and can help coordinate with other professionals (like CPAs or attorneys) as needed.

It all starts with hello.

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It all starts with hello.

Fill out this secure form and we'll reach out to you within 24 hours. And we won't send you spam or promotional emails.

It all starts with hello.

Fill out this secure form and we'll reach out to you within 24 hours. And we won't send you spam or promotional emails.

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
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It all starts with hello.

Fill out this secure form and we'll reach out to you within 24 hours. And we won't send you spam or promotional emails.

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No matter who you are, we will work with you.

Young Professional

This option usually suits younger individuals that have just entered the work force.

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Employer 401(k) Analysis

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Employer Insurance Analysis

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Student Loan Repayment

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Housing & Car Purchases

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Debt Management

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Investment Strategies

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Savings Strategies

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Emergency Fund

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Budgeting

Established career

This option is best suited for those who are in a mid-life stage, that have been working for roughly a decade.

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Kids College Planning

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Retirement Planning

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Tax Strategies

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Insurance Planning

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Investment Managment

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Emergency Savings

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Vacation Home Buying

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Charitable giving

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Caring for aging parents

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Rental Properties

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Estate Planning

Retiree / Pre-Retiree

This option is for those who are reired, or close to retirement, and may have a more complex financial picture.

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Retirement Planning

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Social Security

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Medicare

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Estate/legacy planning

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Insurance Planning

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Budgeting

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Debt management

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Charitable giving

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Investment Management

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Pricing / Fees

Financial Planning Projects

A project based financial plan is charge as a flat-dollar fee. This fee may vary depending on the complexity of your situation, and can be broken up into separate payments for your budgeting purposes.

$1,500 - $4,000

One Time Fee

Ongoing wealth Management

Wealth management allows for an ongoing relationship where we meet at regular intervals throughout the year and discuss relevant topics.

Total personal assets

Annual
Advisory Fee

$0 - $500,000

0.85%

$500,001 - $1,000,000

0.75%

$1,000,001 - $2,000,000

0.65%

$2,000,001 - $5,000,000

0.45%

$5,000,001 - $10,000,000

0.35%*

$10,000,001 - $25,000,000

0.20%*

Comprehensive, holistic financial planning.

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DISCOVER

We dive into your needs, aspirations,
and financial situation.

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Indentify

We clarify your goals and financial data.

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Analyze

We assess whether the current course of action will achieve your goals. 

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DEVELOP

We create and communicate your
financial plan and ongoing strategies.

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implement

We put your plan into action based on our professional recommendations.

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monitor

We continue to track your plan and
make adjustments when life happens.