Starting a conversation about your financial future can bring up a lot of questions. That’s a good thing.
We’ve answered the ones we hear most often below. If yours isn’t on the list, we’re always happy to talk.
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1. How is James Bales Financial compensated?
We are compensated in a few potential ways depending on the solutions you need. We’ll always walk you through exactly what those costs are and why they’re there before you commit to anything.
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2. Is there a minimum asset level to work with James Bales Financial?
No minimums! We want to work with people who are ready to build a plan, whatever their starting point.
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3. Do you offer virtual meetings or work with out-of-state clients?
Absolutely. We meet clients wherever they are, virtually or in person. We are registered in many states and happy to register in other states to meet client needs.
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4. What makes James Bales Financial different from other advisors?
With us, you get a personal relationship and straight answers about what’s actually happening with your money.
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5. Do you offer tax or estate planning advice, or coordinate with outside professionals?
Tax and estate planning come up regularly in our conversations, and we'll help you think through the strategy. For drafting the actual legal documents, we'll connect you with trusted professionals in our network.
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6. Can you provide a second opinion on my current financial plan or investment portfolio?
Yes. We're happy to review your current financial plan or investment portfolio and offer an objective second opinion. If we believe you're already well positioned or that staying with your current advisor is in your best interest, we'll tell you. Our goal is to provide honest, unbiased guidance that always puts you first.
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7. What does an ongoing client relationship look like? Who will I work with?
You’ll work directly with your advisor, with support from our excellent team along the way!
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8. How do you determine the right investment strategy for my situation?
Everyone's situation is different, so everyone's strategy will be unique. We build yours around tax-efficient, results-driven approaches, drawing from a range of platforms to match what you actually need.
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9. What’s your approach to minimizing taxes on my investments and retirement income?
We work hard to maintain tax-efficient strategies, considering Roth conversions, municipal bonds, charitable giving, and other strategies when building your overall portfolio makeup.
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10. When should I start working with a financial advisor?
Now! There’s no such thing as too early or too late, just a better plan the sooner you start.