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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.

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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 the Complexities of Medicare and the IRMAA Surcharge in 2024
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Navigating the Complexities of Medicare and the IRMAA Surcharge in 2024

Contributed by: Dale Shaw, CFP®, RICP® High-income earners face a pivotal aspect of their retirement planning—understanding and managing the Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) surcharge associated with Medicare. This surcharge, which can significantly increase Medicare costs, is a crucial consideration for those in higher income brackets. This article aims to demystify the nuances of…
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Financial and Estate Planning for High-net-Worth Individuals with a Blended Family
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Financial and Estate Planning for High-net-Worth Individuals with a Blended Family

In the intricate realm of financial and estate planning, an additional layer of complexity arises when dealing with high-net-worth individuals who have blended families. The challenge lies in striking a delicate balance between the financial needs and goals of each family member, while also ensuring that wealth is strategically managed and preserved for future generations. This blog post aims to illuminate…
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Ensuring Your Legacy through Estate Planning: Preparing for the Inevitable
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Ensuring Your Legacy through Estate Planning: Preparing for the Inevitable

During a recent estate plan meeting, one of our most trusted partner estate attorneys shared a thought that deeply resonated with us and our clients. She emphasized, "Leaving your family without a plan in place is one of the most inconsiderate things you could do." We couldn't agree more. When a loved one passes away without a proper plan, it can cause significant stress, unintended burdens, and consequences…
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Is my money safe? Understanding the impact of a bank collapse
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Is my money safe? Understanding the impact of a bank collapse

The recent collapses of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank (Signature) resulted in two of the three biggest bank collapses in U.S. history, behind the 2008 collapse of Washington Mutual. This has created uncertainty over the stability and liquidity of all banks, especially for those with over $250,000 FDIC limits in a single institution—including many small businesses needing liquidity for…
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Election Year Markets
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Election Year Markets

Authored by: Nicholas M. Brown, CFA, CFP® We are just a few short days away from Election Day, where the United States will elect its next President, the entire House of Representatives, and a third of the US Senate seats. This election cycle has seen a swirl of political activity unlike any other previous election cycle. It is not uncommon for election seasons to bring uncertainty, speculation, and…
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A Comprehensive Guide to the Private Equity Due Diligence Process
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A Comprehensive Guide to the Private Equity Due Diligence Process

Private equity investments offer the potential for significant returns, but they also carry a considerable amount of risk. Therefore, conducting a thorough due diligence process is crucial to evaluate the viability and suitability of these opportunities. We have constructed a robust infrastructure that allows us to bring private equity opportunities directly to you, ensuring a more transparent and…
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