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Financial Planning

Financial Planning for Every Stage of Life's Journey

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Your Financial Plan Journey

Organizing, Optimizing, and Maintaining Your Entire Financial Picture

Experience comprehensive financial planning services with us as your trusted advisors. We take pride in organizing, optimizing, and maintaining your entire financial picture. Spend more time doing what you enjoy while we develop a personalized financial plan to help you achieve your goals.

Help First Promise

Commitment to Excellence

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With our Help-First Promise, we offer a complimentary initial consultation to assist you in finding the right path, even if it doesn’t involve us. During this initial meeting, we prioritize understanding your current situation, desired destination, and planned approach. By taking the time to learn about your specific needs and goals, we ensure that any guidance we provide is tailored to your unique circumstances.

Before providing any financial recommendations for enhancement, we make sure to thoroughly comprehend your objectives and the steps you plan to take to achieve them. Our commitment is to deliver a completed plan that meets your full satisfaction. We don’t bill for our service until we have successfully delivered on this promise, ensuring that you receive value and clarity before any financial obligation is incurred.

Background

The Compass 360 Planning Process

Your Wealth. Your Way.

At Granite Harbor Advisors, we're dedicated to enhancing your lifestyle by providing more time for what matters, reducing stress, and securing your family's financial future for generations. As a leading full-service financial advisory firm headquartered in Houston, our Compass360 Planning Process simplifies the complexity of financial planning by organizing and optimizing your entire financial picture, so that you can spend more time doing what you enjoy.

Discover

Get to Know Each Other
  • About You
  • About Us
  • Explore Goals
  • Personalized Guidance
  • Path Forward

Design

Initiate Planning
  • Gather Data
  • Refine Priorities
  • Interactive Review
  • Tailor Solutions

Deliver

Finalize & Implement Plan

Fiduciary Financial Advice for:

  • Cash Flow & Savings
  • Tax Planning
  • Asset Allocation
  • Risk Management & Insurance
  • Estate Planning & Wealth Transfer
Year 1
Year 2+
Compass 360 Year 2+

Dedicate

Maintain Continuous Alignment Between Your Goals & Plan
  • Proactive Recommendations
  • Monthly Updates
  • Consistent Plan Reviews
  • Coordination of Professionals (CPA, Attorney, P&C)

Benefits of Financial Planning

Securing Your Future Through Strategic Financial Management

Asset Management

Selecting suitable investments based on risk tolerance, time horizon, and financial goals greatly influences an individual's long-term financial success.

Risk Management

Developing strategies to mitigate potential risks and protect assets is crucial for individuals and businesses, making risk management an essential aspect of financial planning.

Estate Planning & Tax Strategies

Maximize Your Legacy with Expert Guidance and Efficient Tax Solutions

Ongoing Support

Ensuring continuous financial guidance and assistance helps clients achieve and maintain their financial goals through ongoing support.

Financial Education

Providing clients with the knowledge and skills needed to make informed financial decisions and achieve long-term financial success is the goal of financial education.

Foundation for Long-Term Financial Security

Establishing a robust financial base ensures sustained stability and growth for the future, providing long-term financial security.

Our Commitment

Your Path to Financial Success: What to Expect Next

Reviewing and maintaining your financial plan is paramount to your success. Once we have completed the implementation phase, we will establish a mutually agreed-upon review schedule to monitor your progress. Regular reviews are essential to ensure that your financial planning remains aligned with your evolving needs and goals.

We provide monthly updates to ensure the accuracy of your financial plan and make proactive changes whenever needed. This ongoing attention helps to keep you on track toward your financial goals and allows us to make necessary adjustments promptly. By consistently reviewing your financial planning, we can address any changes in your circumstances and ensure that your plan continues to support your long-term objectives.

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Resources for Financial Planning

A Selection of Granite Harbor Resources Focusing on Financial Planning

Navigating Business Exit Planning: What Are My Options?
3 minutes read

Navigating Business Exit Planning: What Are My Options?

For business owners contemplating their next steps, understanding and evaluating exit options is crucial. This article explores the fundamentals of exit options analysis, emphasizing its significance and exploring the two primary categories for private ownership transitions: "inside" and "outside" strategies. The Essence of Exit Options Analysis Exit options analysis is not simply a checklist of potential…
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Tax Reform Under a Republican Led Congress and Presidency
6 minutes read

Tax Reform Under a Republican Led Congress and Presidency

Authored by: Brian W. Sak, CFP, CLU, ChFC With a Republican administration and Congress in power, potential tax reform measures could significantly impact high-net-worth individuals, small business owners, and corporate executives. While the specific proposals remain uncertain, historical legislative priorities offer insight into the possible changes on the horizon. This article explores the key areas…
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Valuing Your Business for Succession and Sale
4 minutes read

Valuing Your Business for Succession and Sale

Contributed by: Tom Kelley, MBA In the dynamic world of business, preparing for succession or sale demands a meticulous approach, with business valuation standing out as a critical component. Accurately valuing your business not only sets realistic expectations but also lays the foundation for a successful transition. Here, we review the importance of accurate business valuation and explore key principles…
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Maximizing Tax-Advantaged Wealth: Creating Strategic Partnerships Between CPAs & Wealth Advisors
5 minutes read

Maximizing Tax-Advantaged Wealth: Creating Strategic Partnerships Between CPAs & Wealth Advisors

One of the most significant threats to the long-term success of wealth accumulation, particularly for high-net-worth individuals, is the burden of taxes. The question to all finance professionals, from CPAs to wealth advisors, is simple: What steps can we take now to proactively help maximize wealth and minimize tax burdens in the future? Often, these strategies require the partnership of a CPA and…
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The Role of Asset Allocation During Volatile Markets
4 minutes read

The Role of Asset Allocation During Volatile Markets

Contributed By: Pijus Bulvinas, CFP Periods of market volatility often generate unease for even the most seasoned investors. News cycles filled with uncertainty and swiftly changing market conditions can trigger emotional decision making, leading to actions that may harm long-term financial outcomes. During these times, one principle has consistently proven its importance: disciplined asset allocation. Asset…
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Planning for Luxury Real Estate Purchases
4 minutes read

Planning for Luxury Real Estate Purchases

Luxury real estate represents not just a home but also a significant investment, a statement of personal style, and often a strategic component of a broader wealth management plan. For high-net-worth individuals, the purchase of a luxury property can be both exciting and complex. To ensure the process aligns with your financial goals and avoids costly mistakes, a comprehensive plan is essential. At…
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