Wealth Management for Families Navigating College Costs and Retirement Planning

Be a Financially Empowered Parent Making Informed Decisions for the Future of Your Children and Yourself

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Gain Financial
Clarity and
Organization

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Get Strategic About
College Funding

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Achieve Long-Term
Financial Well-Being
and Autonomy

Feeling Anxious About the Heavy Burden of College Debt?

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As a parent with multiple children planning to attend college, you may:

  • Wonder how you can strategically pay for your children's future educations while planning for your retirement

  • Feel anxious about the impact these critical decisions can have on your overall financial picture

We believe families with effective college financial planning can make informed decisions that prioritize both their children's education and their family's financial well-being.

Create a Solid Foundation for Your Children’s Education and Your Retirement

Our goal is to help you develop a P.L.A.N. for long-term wealth preservation:

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Paying for College Doesn't Have to Be Overwhelming

We understand the crucial decisions about college financial planning you face. Here's why we stand out as your G.U.I.D.E.:

Choosing us means benefiting from a guide who provides gracious understanding, knowledge, seasoned proficiency, and evolving strategies. Our possession of the CFP® and CCFS® designations signifies our commitment to providing you with exceptional solutions for stress-free college funding and financial well-being.

We Help Support You Every Step of the Way

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At GW Financial, Inc., we understand the challenges faced by parents navigating the future of higher education costs for multiple children. Strategically funding these expenses while planning for your own retirement can leave you anxious about the impact on your family's overall financial picture. That's why we strive to guide you effortlessly, supporting you every step of the way with a plan for long-term wealth preservation. Our particular and personalized approach helps ensure that your financial plan aligns seamlessly with your family's aspirations and overall financial well-being.

We are an independent Registered Investment Advisor serving families in the Reno-Tahoe area. If you are like many of our clients, you may feel trapped by the high cost of tuition because you make too much money to qualify for need-based financial aid. You may not know about the other strategies available to fund your children's education. We work with you to help gain:

  • College funding expertise: We develop specialized strategies to help efficiently cover expenses so that attaining a quality education for your children doesn't overload you.

  • Tax efficiency: Tax planning is integrated into your financial plan to help reduce tax liabilities and enable you to preserve more of your wealth.

  • Peace of mind: By providing proactive financial planning, we strive to give you the sense of security that comes with feeling confident that your financial future is in capable hands.

Our Services

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Financial Planning

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Investment Management

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Retirement Planning

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Education Expense Forecasting, Budgeting & Funding

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Tax-Efficient Withdrawal Strategies

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Financial Aid & Loan Planning

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Scholarship Search Assistance

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College
Planning

How to Work With Us

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Getting Acquainted Call

Schedule a call to discuss your financial goals and challenges and determine if we're a good fit to work together.

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Personalized Financial Assessment

Receive a financial review of your situation, which forms the basis for your tailored financial plan.

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Agreement and Implementation

Sign agreement to start planning for your children's higher education while supporting your financial well-being.

Are We a Match?

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You want to partner with a financial advisor who works with people like you. We may be a good fit for you if you:

  • Are a parent seeking to navigate higher education costs for multiple children without hurting your own retirement prospects.

  • Want an ongoing relationship with a financial advisor to help you stay on track with your financial goals while managing your investments.

  • Seek comprehensive wealth management services to help you achieve long-term wealth preservation for a minimum annual fee of $7,500.

Take the First Step—Schedule a Call!

Are you ready to stop feeling anxious about the heavy burden of college funding and preparing for retirement? Take the first step to creating a solid foundation for your children’s education and your retirement by scheduling a Getting Acquainted Call.

Ready to Navigate Your Family's Financial Road?

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