Financial Planning

The Roadmap To Your Goals

 

The bedrock of working with Sonoma Wealth Advisors is your Financial Plan. We provide clarity in everything we do, and we know Financial Planning is commonly confused with Investment Management.  So let's take a moment right here to get clear:

 

Financial Planning

The basis for Financial Planning is time. A timeline of expected or proposed events like retirement, purchasing real estate, entering or exiting a business, college savings and more.  Where do you want to be at age 65?  That's a question answered in your financial plan.  And how can those milestones be reached with tax efficiency?

Investment Management

With your plan in place, our advisors can then recommend the types of investments and contributions to make.  The timeframe for your financial plan determines what kind of risk is appropriate for your investment management.  For example, a 30-year timeframe could handle more risk than a financial plan with a 10-year window.

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Our Financial Planning Keys

Goals

Your goals, not ours.  We're here to serve you and support where you want to go.  You share your dreams; we'll listen and create a plan for the future.

 

Cash Flow Planning

Depending on your situation, you may be considering taking Social Security, pension payments or invest income.  Did you know that when you decide to take income can affect how much you get?  Our advisors help determine optimal timing based on all the factors in your portfolio.

Tax Efficiency
The investments you make and the types of accounts they are in can greatly impact your tax burden.  Our advisors determine the path that benefits you most

Ongoing Communication
Signing on the dotted line is just the beginning of our relationship.  Expect regular check-ins with your advisor and availability to address new developments.  As life happens, we're here to adjust the plan with you. 

 


Our Promise

 

Confidentiality

It goes without saying, but we'll say it anyway- all matters discussed, facts revealed, and the nature and content of all documents you provide to Sonoma Wealth Advisors are confidential.  Your security and privacy are at the forefront of our service to you.

 

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77% of Americans
have no financial plan

According to this survey, only 23% of Americans have a written financial plan.  Would you believe that this study found that people who write down their goals are 42% more likely to achieve them than the people who just thought about them?

Source: Forbes.com, Dr. Gail Matthews Dominican University of California

What is Financial Planning?

Financial planning is the roadmap to managing your money effectively. It involves setting goals like buying a house or retiring comfortably, understanding what you earn and spend, and making smart decisions to achieve those goals. Aspects include budgeting, saving, investing, and protecting against risks like illness or job loss. Financial Planning is ultimately about making your money work for you to secure your future and achieve your dreams.

Staff Specializing in Financial Planning

Ready To Help You Identify Your Goals

Daren Blonski, CFP®, AIF®, CEPA®

Managing Principal

Daren Blonski, CFP®, AIF®, CEPA® is the Co-founder and Managing Principal of Sonoma Wealth Advisors. He is a learner, educator, entrepreneur, and life coach. With Bachelors in Sociology from...

Chris Sipes, CFP®, AIF®, CEPA®, NSSA®

Managing Principal

Chris brings over 13 years of experience in the financial industry to Sonoma Wealth Advisors. As a co-founder of Sonoma Wealth Advisors, he operates as the Chief Compliance and Investment Officer.

Clay Dunkle, CFP®, AIF®, CEPA®, NSSA®

Financial Advisor

Clay is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), an Accredited Investment Fiduciary™ (AIF®), a Certified Exit Planning Advisor  (CEPA®) and a National Social Security Advisor™ (NSSA®). With these...

Zach Paul, CFP®

Principal Advisor

Zach Paul's mission is simple: to provide clients with a decisive edge in financial management. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Zach is dedicated to staying at the forefront of financial...

Russell Van Sistine, CFP®

Principal Advisor

Russell seeks to make a difference in the lives of his clients, and with the accreditation as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™. From an early age, Russell looked up to medical professionals. The idea...

Shelby Wirick, AIF®

Financial Advisor

Shelby has enjoyed a dynamic career in finance and corporate executive management, encompassing over a decade of service with internationally renowned Fortune 500 companies. In that time, Shelby...

Mason Moore, AIFA®

Principal Advisor

Mason Moore is a Principal Advisor specializing in corporate and non-profit retirement plans. Mason is passionate about assisting business owners with the design of a retirement plan that addresses...

Gaetano Bettinelli, MBA

Financial Advisor

Gaetano has always felt called to serve, which led him to serve his country in the Armed Forces. After the Marine Corps, he transitioned into finance to continuing serving others. Gaetano was...

Jackie Thomson, EA, CFP®

Enrolled Agent

Jackie Thomson, EA, CFP® has a long history of providing tax advisory services in Marin County, having offices in Sausalito and Mill Valley during her solo practice years, and more recently in San...

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