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Asset & Debt Management

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Support Through Every Stage of Life

Life is a journey with its unique path for each individual and family. Needs change at each twist and turn, and we’re here to meet you wherever you are on your path. We offer flexible, personalized support during every life stage, recognizing the diverse challenges and milestones you may encounter. Our commitment is to provide relevant and timely help, ensuring that you have the support you need precisely when you need it most.

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Meet Our Team

We’re lucky to have a wide range of professionals on our team, including financial planners, tax professionals, and client relationship specialists. You can see our whole team here.

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Brett J Lee, JD, MBA, CSCP

Amy Tessmer, CPA

Matt Mercer

Eric Kies, CFP®
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FA’s 2025 RIA Survey & Ranking Top 250

The Art of Giving—And Receiving—Well

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Wealth Planning 101: How to Manage Inheritance and Sudden Money with Confidence

Navigating Turbulent Markets

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We are proud to have seven office locations throughout the US that are happily serving clients locally and nationwide. Find the right location for you and view all locations here.

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Chicago Office, Michelle Maton, retirement planning

Staying Put: Planning Tips for Aging in Place

November 1, 2024

The fact that many of us will enjoy longer lifespans brings up some questions that our ancestors didn’t need to consider: How do I want to spend my retirement years? How much will it cost to live the way I want to live? Do I want to continue to work part-time after retirement—or even start a new career? All of these considerations are important, but there is one more that perhaps trumps them all: Will I stay in my home, or move into a retirement community?

TPC Featured in Best Life Personal Finance Article

September 11, 2024

The piece, appearing in the website’s Personal Finance section, discussed simple yet effective tips for getting more money from the government, banks, employers, and more.

TPC Featured on The Human Side of Money Podcast

August 26, 2024

In the episode, we reveal the 3-step process we take clients through to craft a statement of financial purpose. We discuss the importance of having meaningful conversations centered around the client’s values and how we use those conversations to guide the client through difficult financial decisions.

TPC Featured on Standard Deviations Podcast

August 23, 2024

In the episode, titled “The Power of Financial Purpose,” we dive into the marriage of capital and purpose, explains how he helps clients align their financial decisions with their values, and much more.

The Planning Center Featured in Kiplinger Article

August 20, 2024

The Planning Center, was recently featured in a Kiplinger article titled “8 Great Places for Snowbirds to Land.”

Matthew Sivertsen recognized as an Advisor to Watch 2024 by AdvisorHub

July 11, 2024

AdvisorHub recently recognized @Matthew Sivertsen, CFP®, Senior Financial Planner in their 2024 Advisor to Watch ranking. A total of 1,000 advisors were listed across seven categories

Divorce in Mid-Life and Later: The Financial Ramifications

July 1, 2024

For various reasons, the divorce rate in the United States is falling—except for one important demographic: those 50 and older. Dissolution of marriages that have lasted for 30 or more years is, unfortunately, on the rise, having doubled since the 1990s, according to US Census Data.

The Planning Center Quoted in InvestmentNews

July 1, 2024

In a recent article published by InvestmentNews about phased retirement, The Planning Center highlights that phased retirement can help individuals transition smoothly into this new life

LGBTQ+ Financial Planning: Some Important Considerations

June 12, 2024

While many important advances have been made in recent years in both the legal and social landscape, LGBTQ+ individuals still face many unique challenges, many of which have financial implications. This means that LGBTQ+ persons, whether single, partnered, or legally married, need financial planning advice that recognizes and takes into account these special challenges.

What Women Need to Know about Divorce and Finances

April 16, 2024

Facing up to the reality of a failed marriage is one of the most difficult life passages anyone can be called to make. No matter who initiates the dissolution of a marriage, it is tough for everyone involved: emotionally, legally, socially, and financially.

Women, Divorce, and Social Security: Knowing Your Options

April 11, 2024

While it is true that the overall rate of divorce in the US is falling, there is one segment of the population that is running counter to the trend: divorces in marriages that have lasted 30 years or more.

Planning a Mid-Life Career Change? Here Are Some Tips for Smoothing the Transition

February 28, 2024

What can you do to prepare for making a mid-life career shift? While it’s probably not possible to completely eliminate all the unknowns and the stress that goes with them, there are some things you can do to take control in certain areas.

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Locations

ALASKA
310 K Street
Suite 405
Anchorage, AK 99501

FRESNO
7055 N Maple Ave
Suite 108
Fresno, CA 93720

QUAD CITIES
1615 Fifth Avenue
Moline, Illinois 61265

IOWA CITY
136 S Dubuque St,
Iowa City, IA 52240

CHICAGO
303 West Erie Street
Suite 311
Chicago, IL 60654

NEW ORLEANS
1521 Washington Ave.
Suite B
New Orleans, LA 70115

TWIN CITIES
800 N Washington Ave.
Suite 701
Minneapolis, MN 55401

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