Elevated Financial
Management
Why Elevated Financial Management
Holistic Approach
Passion & Experience
Personalized Client Relationship
The Elevated Planning Process
See how we work and approach your financial health
Step 01
Strategy
What would you like your retirement to look like and how would you like your assets to support that vision? During this discovery phase, we define objectives and establish a direction for your planning.
Step 02
Evaluation
Analyzing your available assets and income sources relative to your objectives allows our planning team to craft custom scenarios to meet your unique needs and desires.
Step 03
Design
A plan is formally chosen and the planning pieces are put into place. True collaboration between you and our planning team results in actionable items that reflect your vision for a successful retirement.
Step 04
Review
With your plan in-place and moving forward toward your objectives, regular progress review meetings with you allow us to make necessary adjustments to keep you on-track.
Fiduciary vs. Suitability
Advisor
(The Fiduciary Standard):
Offers “best advice” taking into account the needs of each individual client
Is paid a quarterly fee calculated as a percentage of the assets under advisement
Broker
(The Suitability Standard):
Offers products for sale from a range of products carried by the company he or she represents.
Is paid commissions calculated as a percentage of the amount of money invested into the product
About Us
Mark A. Stimpson – Managing Partner
Since 1979 Mark has specialized in mitigating market risk, minimizing tax liabilities and protecting assets from the ravaging effects of unexpected long-term care expenses.
Mark is a nationally certified Social Security Advisor that teaches Social Security Planning at 2 local community colleges. Mark is also a Certified Senior Advisor. He also teaches financial education through human resource departments in the corporate world.
Mark is father to 3 wonderful children & 2 grandsons. Mark loves to cook, play golf & really enjoys spending quality time with friends but especially with his beautiful wife of 40 years
Casey M. Elkins – Managing Partner
Casey focuses on retirement planning and employs methods to lower tax liabilities, minimize market risk, plan for long term care, and provide a consistent income stream during retirement. He strives to understand his clients wants and needs to ensure that their roadmap for retirement is clear and concise.
If Casey isn’t working he is with his wife of 10 years. Casey spends his free time working on car and motorcycle projects or with friends and family.
Blog
How to Retire Like a Millionaire with $500,000
As volatility creeps back into the marketplace the need for the guarantees that only annuities provide is only going to increase. Retire with $500,000 but Spend Like a Millionaire Inflation (CPI) went up 7 percent in 2021, the highest annual inflation increase since...
Social Security retirement age stops changing in 2022: What to know
New full retirement age is 67 for anyone born after 1960 There is good and bad news for older Americans: The Social Security full retirement age increased again in 2022 for some individuals – but it marks the last year that the age will change. The full retirement age...
22 Uses for Annuities in 2022
As we head toward 2022 and see more Americans reaching their mid- to late 60s, it is a great time to revisit how annuity products can be used to meet consumer financial challenges. In anticipation of the new year, here are 22 ideas on how consumers can use annuity...
Expenses You Can Eliminate in Retirement
Eliminating these expenses means substantial savings in retirement. Lower your expenses. Many retirees are tempted to spend more money on leisure activities in retirement. Health care costs also tend to increase as people age. But there are many costs that decline in...
New Year, New 401(k) Limit Increases. What You Need To Know About Your Retirement Savings In 2022
Starting the new year off with a strong, strategic financial plan to kickstart your financial goals for the next 12 months can have a lasting impact on your future beyond 2022. This, of course, includes the ever-important consideration of retirement planning. Luckily,...
Social Security Survivors Benefits
Social Security survivors benefits are paid to widows, widowers, and dependents of eligible workers. This benefit is particularly important for young families with children. This page provides detailed information about survivors benefits and can help you understand...
2022 Is The Year Consumers Discover Value Of Annuities
Harry N. Stout, author and podcast host at the FinancialVerse says that 2022 will be the year that consumers proactively reach out for information and advice to explore the solutions that annuity products can provide to address some of their financial challenges. Here...
After 2 tumultuous years, here are 4 financial tips to learn (or re-learn) for 2022
The end of the year provides a good opportunity for reflection. The past 12 months brought plenty of opportunities to make financial strides — and plenty of potholes and challenges. A lot of Americans struggled with money issues, but others flourished. Whether your...
An Overview of Annuities
Understanding the various types of annuities and how they work If you are considering buying an annuity to provide steady income during retirement, it's important to understand the different types and how they work. Here's a look at the fundamentals of annuities and...
As new Covid uncertainties loom, advisors say it’s ‘super important’ to revisit your financial plan for 2022
KEY POINTS The Covid-19 pandemic has prompted people to rethink both big and small life goals. For 2022, it’s “super important” that everyone redo their financial plans, advisors say. These tips can help you make sure you’re on track and turn uncertainty into...
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