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Financial Planning

Financial Planning for Every Stage of Life's Journey

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

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

The Benefits of Establishing a Private Foundation
6 minutes read

The Benefits of Establishing a Private Foundation

Contributed by: Timothy B. Smith, CFP® In the world of philanthropy, private foundations hold a unique and esteemed position, offering wealthy donors, philanthropists, and nonprofit leaders an avenue to maximize their charitable impact. Establishing a private foundation is an important strategic move that provides lasting benefits to society and personal legacy. This article explores the many advantages…
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Understanding Tax Thresholds
5 minutes read

Understanding Tax Thresholds

Authored by: Dale Shaw, CFP, RICP As your wealth grows, so does the complexity of your financial obligations. One of the most significant and often misunderstood aspects of financial planning is navigating tax thresholds. These thresholds, the income levels at which specific tax rates or rules apply, play a pivotal role in determining your overall tax liability. For high-net-worth individuals, business…
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The Role of Private Equity in Business Transitions
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The Role of Private Equity in Business Transitions

Contributed by: Tom Kelley, MBA For many business owners, transitioning a company—whether through sale, succession, or strategic restructuring—is one of the most significant milestones of their professional and financial lives. This process often involves navigating complex decisions about legacy, value realization, and future growth. Private equity (PE) can play a critical role in facilitating these…
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Election Year Markets
5 minutes read

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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10 Interview Questions to Ask Your Financial Advisor
3 minutes read

10 Interview Questions to Ask Your Financial Advisor

Ask the Right Questions Not all financial advisors are the same. Asking the right questions can help you find the right advisor for your specific goals. However, you may not be aware of what questions to ask or even what a good answer would be. You may find this concise summary of questions helpful in your search. 1. Are you…
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Planning for Luxury Real Estate Purchases
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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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