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turn your goals into a real plan?

What are CFP Services, and who are they for?

CFP Services are target-based planning & guidance that connects the cash flow and taxes alongside investments in one functional plan. These services are very important when you require an actionable direction — not a stack of opinions. The benefits of such services can be attractive if you are:

  • changing jobs, income or benefits
  • building savings — but unsure what comes next
  • running a business & juggling personal decisions
  • planning for retirement and wondering if you are in the good direction
  • facing a major event like a home purchase/inheritance

What does a CFP professional do?

A Certified Financial Planner turns your aim into a written roadmap with a concrete action list. CFP® certification is issued by the CFP Board in the US and requires meeting the “4 E’s”: education, exam, experience, and ethics. You leave with priorities & timelines and numbers to watch. A plan might cover the below elements:

  • cash flow and savings targets
  • account choices that affect taxes — Roth, traditional, brokerage
  • retirement timing & income planning
  • insurance and risk review
  • portfolio mix and rebalancing rules
  • estate document coordination items

How is a CFP different from a CPA or an investment-only advisor?

A CFP focuses on your full financial picture. Yet, a CPA focuses on reporting and compliance. An investment-only advisor might focus mainly on the portfolio. At Dimov Tax, we design the plan and the tax return to work together.

TopicCFP workCPA workCombined value
GoalsBuilds a planApplies tax rulesDecisions with tax context
InvestingDesign and monitoringReports gains/incomeTax-aware portfolio moves
RetirementTiming & withdrawalsBracket impactBetter income sequence
Estate itemsOrganizes and coordinatesForms and valuationsFewer loose ends

What should you expect from a CFP financial planner?

You should expect a plan that respects real life and presents the tradeoffs in a transparent way. A CFP financial planner should also indicate the “why” behind recommendations in order to enable more confident choices.

At Dimov Tax, you can work with a fiduciary financial planner who puts your interests first. If you are interested in pricing clarity, ask for a fee-only financial planner arrangement.

Key parts of our CFP Services can be outlined as below:

  • goal-driven planning with a solid action list
  • investment strategy checkups linked with the current tax picture
  • retirement income planning — covering where to draw from first
  • scenario testing for big decisions — home, business, relocation
  • periodic reviews to keep the plan current

How do you deliver financial planning and investment management in a simple way?

Our team presents financial planning and investment management with a step by step plan. We include the measurable targets as well as regular check-ins. As a fiduciary financial planner, our profession is to recommend what fully complies with you — not what pays a commission.

Discovery 

Goals, priorities and the questions that shape the plan:

  • Top goals: retirement, home, education, legacy
  • Your ‘ideal retirement’ lifestyle & timing
  • Biggest money worries: volatility, debt, retirement readiness
  • What financial success looks like for you
  • Any giving or legacy objectives
  • Upcoming life changes: job, family, relocation
  • Any past advisor experience — what worked and what didn’t
  • How often you want touchpoints — and what format you prefer

Snapshot 

Accounts, income, benefits and the tax picture

  • Monthly income and spending basics: budget or recent statements
  • Your comfort level with investment swings — and how you’d respond to a major downturn

Plan

An actionable item list in a logical order.

Implementation

Support for contributions, allocations and account moves.

Review

Updates after tax season or major life changes.

What should you bring to the first meeting?

A quality starting set can be listed as follows:

  • last year’s tax return and pay info
  • account list and balances (401(k), IRA, brokerage, HSA, 529)
  • debts — mortgage, student loans, credit
  • insurance summaries
  • business financials — if you are self-employed
  • estate documents you already have
  • quick list of anyone who depends on your income
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Which planning pages should you read next?

Our services cover a wide range of property categories:

Property TypeHow Cost Segregation Adds Value
Apartments & MultifamilyMaximizes real estate tax savings via locating assets for accelerated depreciation real estate schedules.
Medical & Dental OfficesSpecialized cost segregation analysis in terms of equipment-heavy facilities with custom build-outs.
Industrial Facilities & WarehousesSupports commercial property depreciation by breaking down structural and operational components.
Hotels & HospitalityIncreases deductions for guest rooms, restaurants and common areas through detailed asset classification.
Retail Centers & StorefrontsShorter recovery periods for interior improvements which has a boosting influence on immediate tax benefits.
Residential RentalsA smart tax strategy for property owners, covering small multifamily and single-family investments.

Take the First Step Toward Tax Savings

Our services below are deeper pages designed for you to focus on one mere goal at a time:

  • Comprehensive financial planning: a full roadmap — from cash flow to risk
  • Retirement planning: savings targets & timing and an income strategy
  • Investment strategy: portfolio design that fully complies with risk profile and taxes 
  • Estate planning coordination: aligning beneficiaries, trusts and titling
  • Overall wealth management: ongoing guidance — blends planning with accountability

It’s true that many clients choose a fee-only financial planner setup in order to keep such services straightforward, particularly when comparing advisors. A Certified Financial Planner can review the entire scenario so one decision does not establish a new problem elsewhere.

Ready to talk with Dimov Tax?

If you require CFP Services that match the taxation reality and your distinct target, reach out to us today. Our team is ready to present 360-degree expert assistance.

FAQs

How much does a CFP plan usually cost?

Fees naturally vary by scope and the nature of the service. Full scope plans might increase prices. The pricing starts from $480 in the US.

Can CFP support be done remotely across the US?

Definitely. Meetings and plan check-ins may be managed online. Geography does not block the progress.

What does “fiduciary” mean in financial advice?

It signifies the advisor should put your interests first and disclose conflicts before presenting recommendations.

Can a CFP plan help with quarterly estimated tax timing?

Surely. The plan might follow income swings & set aside cash in order to prevent surprises in terms of quarterly payments.

What happens after you receive your written plan?

You get a list of action items with deadlines, plus optional follow-ups in order to adjust if the inputs change.

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