POWWOW, LLC

Creating Financial Plans Through Conversation

Who We Help

Our passion is helping the “Sandwich Generation.”  This generation has trouble attaining personal goals while also supporting kids and aging parents. Even if money is on the table, time and confidence is often lacking. If you’re overwhelmed about how to move forward for yourself or parents  – you’ve come to the right place.

Why We're Different

We are breaking ground for those unable or unwilling to trade their entire nest egg for advice. As a fee-only fiduciary we focus on your goals and make un-biased recommendations on how to improve and move forward. Powwow bills plan work hourly to meet your needs and budget. Investment management is available, but not required. And we do NOT receive commission or referral fees.

How We Deliver

Because the demands of family are unpredictable, we do not require office visits. Powwow offers a virtual planning portal that allows you to make progress at your convenience. During our conversations we’ll utilize interactive tools that illustrate your current financials, goals and “what-ifs.” Find out how easy planning can be with our free goal assessment.

Our portal keeps you on top of your finances!

Choose from one of our Plan Packages

Individual

Wondering how to get on track? Thinking of buying a house or a career move? Receive recommendations on your most pressing goals. 

Couples & Families

Do you have competing priorities making you feel overwhelmed? We’ll illustrate your various goals and “what-ifs” so you know how to best move forward. 

ELDER CARE

Do you have concerns about an aging parent? Are they resistant to receiving help due to the cost? We’ll run an affordability analysis and much more.

We’re so glad you found us!

Whether it’s understanding how to create a budget, save for retirement, or afford assisted living… we’re here to help you make confident decisions.

Not having a plan is planning for a crisis.”
Quentara Costa

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My Story...

For years I was my father’s primary caregiver, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at age 70 and living half way across the country. Despite my background in wealth management, managing his affairs and diagnosis was trial by fire. If that wasn’t enough, my own life was on fast forward. I sat for the CFP® exam, switched jobs, bought a house, got married, and started a family. Just when the dust seemed to settle my father passed away. If this sounds like your reality, let’s powwow.

Read more about what I’m doing now here and on LinkedIn.

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