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Young Family Overwhelmed By Decisions

Nate and Kristin, 45 & 43

Goals: Putting priorities in the right order, ensuring an adequate emergency fund, saving enough in their 401(k) plans, saving for college, life insurance, buying a lake house and/or expanding primary home.

Nate and Kristin have a young family that’s growing up fast. With many competing priorities, knowing how to balance their goals and objectives is difficult. Do they have an adequate emergency fund? How much should they save in Nate’s 401(k) for retirement? What’s the best way to save for college? A friend of theirs attempted to sell them whole life insurance policies without understanding their goals and the products didn’t address any of their needs. So, they are hitting the brakes and doing research for Advisors that offer comprehensive, family financial planning.

How Pine Harbor Helped

The problems for Nate and Kristin are the complexity of their situation, the volume of their needs wants, and concerns, and the confusion of not knowing where to begin. Our Financial Planning Software allows Nate and Kristin to get on the same page and discuss their mission. Whether that be reaching their goals for retirement, saving for their children’s education, buying a 2nd home, or going on their dream vacation. With their foundation in place, we can systematically address their questions and provide them with direction.

  • Created a plan allowing them to reach each goal in a tax-efficient and cost-effective way.
    This will provide a substantial amount of insurance that is affordable, allowing them to free up their cash for other goals.
  • Received Recommendations on where to direct each new dollar of income (pay down debt, save for retirement, save for college, fund an upcoming goal such as vacation or 2nd home)
  • Received reallocation recommendations for their 401k retirement plans.
  • Opened 529 plans allowing them to save for their children's education and take advantage of the free grant money and tax deductions.

Our first priority is helping you take care of yourself and your family. We want to learn more about your personal situation, identify your dreams and goals, and understand your tolerance for risk. Long-term relationships that encourage open and honest communication have been the cornerstone of my foundation of success.

How Nate and Kristin Benefited

They have the confidence of knowing that this financial plan is sustainable and that they can relax and enjoy life on their terms allowing them to spend it with their friends and family. They can log into AdviceWorks 24 hours a day 365 days a year to check in on their path allowing them to feel organized and energized about tracking progress. The plan is reviewed regularly with their Advisor allowing them to ask questions whenever they come up. Most importantly, new tax laws and strategies are being monitored each year to ensure they are taking advantage of any opportunities available to them.

This is a hypothetical example for illustrative purposes only and does not represent an actual client. Individual results will vary based on circumstances. All investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. There is no assurance that any investment strategy will be successful.


Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses associated with municipal fund securities before investing. This information is found in the issuer's official statement and should be read carefully before investing. Investors should also consider whether the investor’s or beneficiary’s home state offers any state tax or other benefits available only from that state’s 529 Plan. Any state-based benefit should be one of many appropriately weighted factors in making an investment decision. The investor should consult their financial or tax advisor before investment in any state's 529 Plan.

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