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Holistic
Advice-Only Financial Planning For Musicians And Their Families

sfp's mission is to make expert financial planning accessible and affordable to the musician community.

Musicians face unique financial challenges throughout their careers. Navigating multiple income streams, inconsistent income streams, grants, royalties, small business ownership, contract negotiations, union pensions and much more can be daunting. Sound Financial Planning can give you the tools, knowledge, and confidence you need to achieve your financial goals.

Whether you want to create a comprehensive financial plan, start a business, or work on a financial goal that's meaningful to you, sfp can guide and support you through your unique journey. 

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Expertise

Customized Financial Solutions For The Unique Challenges of Musician Life

Budgeting, Cash Flow, and Risk Management Solutions 

Investment and Tax Planning

Small Business Creation and Tax Optimization

Retirement and Estate Planning

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Why choose sfp?

  • Fiduciary - As a registered investment advisory firm, sfp is held to the highest legal standard to always act in your best interest.

  • Advice onlyTraditionally, financial planning has been riddled with sales tactics, high account minimums, and hidden fees. With advice-only planning, you pay solely for financial expertise and guidance—no commissions, kickbacks or management fees. 

  • Holistic - an all-encompassing, personalized approach to managing money that helps you make better decisions across every area of your financial life—today and in the future.

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The sfp Process

The Sound Financial Planning process is a collaborative one. You are the expert of your life, and sfp is here to give you the tools to live it to the fullest. With that in mind, our first meeting will be a discovery meeting, focused on getting to know you and what makes your journey unique. From there we will follow a custom 6 step process:

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1. Identify and prioritize goals

6. Monitor and update the plan as life changes

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5. Implement strategies

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4. Provide recommendations and finalize plan

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2. Evaluate your current situation

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3. Perform gap anaylsis

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There's no big secret to achieving financial independence - it takes time, discipline, and a sound financial plan.

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Advisory services are offered through Sound Financial Planning, LLC an investment adviser registered with the state of Michigan. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Sound Financial Planning, LLC and its representatives are properly registered or exempt from registration.

 

The information on this site is not intended as tax, accounting or legal advice, nor is it an offer or solicitation to buy or sell, or as an endorsement of any company, security, fund, or other offering. Information provided should not be solely relied upon for decision making. Please consult your legal, tax, or accounting professional regarding your specific situation. Investments involve risk and have the potential for complete loss. It should not be assumed that any recommendations made will necessarily be profitable.

 

The information on this site is provided “AS IS” and without warranties either express or implied and the information may not be free from error. Your use of the information provided is at your sole risk. 

 

Email: pmccaffrey@soundfinancialplanning.org

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