Financial Plan
Workflow
Step 1: Client Profile
Gather or confirm:
- Demographics: Age, spouse age, dependents, life expectancy assumptions
- Employment: Current income, expected raises, retirement age target
- Accounts: All investment accounts with balances and asset allocation
- Income sources: Salary, bonuses, rental income, Social Security estimates, pensions
- Expenses: Current annual spending, expected changes (mortgage payoff, kids' independence)
- Liabilities: Mortgage, student loans, other debt
- Insurance: Life, disability, LTC, health
- Estate: Wills, trusts, beneficiary designations, gifting strategy
Step 2: Cash Flow Analysis
Build annual cash flow projections:
| Year | Age | Gross Income | Taxes | Living Expenses | Savings | Net Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Key inputs:
- Inflation rate assumption (typically 2.5-3%)
- Tax rate (marginal and effective)
- Savings rate and where savings are directed (pre-tax, Roth, taxable)
Step 3: Retirement Projections
Accumulation Phase:
- Current portfolio value
- Annual contributions (401k, IRA, …
