By Chris Heisten, CRPC®, CFP®, CSRIC®
In today’s fast-paced world, time is a precious commodity. We all have busy lives, and it can be challenging to balance work, family, and personal responsibilities. Financial planning is often seen as a way to manage money, but at Heisten Financial, we believe it’s a powerful tool to help you get your time back. Here are 5 ways our comprehensive planning process can help you reclaim your time.
Save Time Putting the Pieces of Your Financial Puzzle Together
Organizing and managing your finances can be a time-consuming task to handle on your own, but working with an experienced financial planner can save you time and effort when it comes to putting the pieces of your financial puzzle together. A comprehensive financial plan takes into account all aspects of your finances, including your income, expenses, investments, and debt. It considers your short-term and long-term financial goals and outlines a road map for achieving them.
With our guided process, you don’t have to spend time figuring out how the different components of your financial picture fit together. We take the information and turn it into a plan that provides a clear and structured approach you can follow, freeing up your time to focus on other things. You also won’t have to worry about whether you’re making the right financial decisions since you’ll have a framework in place to guide you.
Always Know Where You Stand With Robust Reporting Software
Our use of robust reporting software is another way we help you get your time back. Such software provides a clear, concise picture of where you stand financially, allowing you to monitor progress toward your goals, and make informed decisions on the go.
All your financial information is consolidated in one easy-to-access platform that’s designed to aggregate and organize your financial data from various accounts and sources. This way, you’ll always have access to a clear snapshot of your financial situation with real-time updates on your investment performance and account balances.
With our robust reporting software, you don’t have to spend hours tracking and managing your financial information manually. You’ll have the information you need to make confident financial decisions without all the stress.
Stay Informed With the Latest Financial News & Events
Do you want to stay up to date with the latest financial news, but find you don’t have the time to sift through the many different sources out there? At Heisten Financial, we keep our clients informed with regular updates and proactive communication. You’ll be in the know on important financial topics, news, and events without having to spend time researching and monitoring them on your own.
We keep you updated on changes in tax laws, investment opportunities, market trends, and other relevant financial topics that may affect your financial plan. We also provide regular updates on the progress made toward your financial goals. As a firm, we strive to give you back your time by communicating consistently and proactively answering your questions, which means you won’t have to spend time researching financial topics or troubleshooting issues on your own.
Keep Your Plan Updated Through Life’s Twists & Turns
Our planning process can help you navigate life’s financial complexities by providing guidance, support, and accountability. Not only isour comprehensive financial plan designed to align with your goals, values, and priorities, but it also identifies potential roadblocks, helps you navigate financial uncertainties, and adapts to changing circumstances that can be overwhelming and time-consuming to address on your own. Additionally, a financial planner often serves as a sounding board for your financial decisions, providing objective advice that can help you avoid costly mistakes and saving time you would have otherwise spent trying to figure out the best course of action on your own.
Stay on Track Toward Your Ideal Retirement
Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, a comprehensive financial plan can help you stay on track toward your ideal retirement and allow you to enjoy your golden years to the fullest. By having a well-defined retirement plan in place, you can avoid uncertainty and anxiety about your financial future and focus on enjoying retirement instead.
With a clear image of your retirement plan, you can make informed decisions about your finances and avoid spending time worrying about your financial future. This frees up your time to focus on the things that matter most to you, such as spending time with loved ones, pursuing hobbies, and relaxing after years of hard work.
Save Time With Heisten Financial
Are you ready to take control of your financial picture and reclaim your time? We would love to hear from you! Our team of highly skilled financial planners can help you navigate your journey to financial independence. Partner with us to establish a customized financial strategy by emailing jami@heistenfinancial.com or calling 907.222.6270. Or schedule a complimentary assessment today!
About Chris
Chris Heisten is President and Founder of Heisten Financial LLC, a fee based boutique financial planning firm with the focus of giving clients back their time so they can spend it doing what’s most important to them. Acting as a true fiduciary for his clients, Chris aims to solve their financial pain points and move them toward financial freedom. In the financial industry since 2007, Chris partners with business owners and oil workers on their journey through life, striving to instill calmness and a sense of direction as he simplifies the complex. He loves nothing more than seeing clients experience relief when they achieve what they thought was impossible.
Chris graduated from the University of Maine, where he played hockey on a scholarship, and retired from professional hockey in 2007. In the community, he remains engaged serving as a youth hockey coach. Chris holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor℠, and Chartered SRI Counselor™ designations. Outside of the office, he enjoys trying new food and wine, reading, traveling, playing golf and hockey, fat tire biking, and donating to local charities. His passions include being a husband and dad, lake life with the family, watching his son and daughter play sports, and spending time with his wife. To learn more about Chris, connect with him on LinkedIn.