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Why wealth planning is so important.

75 percent

More than 75% don’t save enough or invest skillfully enough to meet modest long-term retirement goals.

70 percent

70% of wealthy families lose their wealth by the second generation…

90 percent

…and a stunning 90% by the third generation, according to the Williams Group Wealth Consultancy.

37 percent

Those in the highest tax bracket pay 37% of their annual income in taxes.

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The value of advice.

When faced with uncertainty, it’s best to start with a clear plan that can be adjusted as conditions evolve. No matter what’s happening in the economy and financial markets, we’re always on the lookout for ways to bring you closer to your goals.

Planning with purpose:

  • Retirement goals
  • Higher education
  • Charitable giving strategies
  • Estate planning
  • Insurance (health, long-term care, life, business, specialized)
  • Business purchase, sale, or succession planning
  • Health care and eldercare
  • Spending in retirement

Plan for the full spectrum of possibilities.

Families, businesses, and communities have put their trust in our team of experienced advisors for decades. Now, you can turn to us for guidance as well.

With deep planning expertise, our team will work with you to identify financial needs and goals and provide you with information to make the best decisions across a wide range of disciplines:

  • Retirement goals
  • Higher education savings
  • Cash flow projections
  • Business purchase, sale, or succession planning
  • Wealth and tax transfer strategies
  • Trust consulting
  • Year-end tax planning
  • Charitable gifting strategies
  • Family gifting strategies
  • Funding major purchases
  • Planning for long-term goals
  • Planning with IRA and tax-deferred funds
  • Managing withdrawal orders from taxable and tax-advantaged accounts
  • Healthcare and eldercare
  • Insurance (health, long-term care, life, business, specialized)
  • Building a liquidity buffer

What it means to be a fiduciary.

As you encounter twists and turns over time, we strive to guide you and help keep your financial plan on track. We adhere to our fiduciary oath, ensuring you receive the highest standard of ethics, honesty, and transparency. Deeply committed to this role, we aim to maintain the integrity of your accounts. For example, neither the bank nor the team are paid from products included in client portfolios.

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Your entire wealth planning team is focused on you.

Our approach starts with our people—and our client-centric attitude. We’ll work side by side with you to align your goals and investments from a risk perspective and identify planning opportunities to help you achieve your goals. Your dedicated Byline team includes:

  • Portfolio Manager implements investment strategies on your behalf and
    makes needed adjustments.
  • Financial Planner analyzes and adjusts plan goals and progress to keep you
    on track.
  • Lead Relationship Manager serves as the quarterback in coordinating
    client service and communication.
  • Trust Officer coordinates and administers trusts in accordance with terms.
  • Support Team assists the Lead Relationship Manager in delivering top-tier service.

Meet the Byline team of financial professionals.

Not every financial advisor you meet has a fiduciary responsibility, but you can rest assured knowing that our team certainly does. With decades of experience under their belts, our team members always adhere to the core principles of integrity and honesty in our client interactions. In fact, it’s required in order for us to display the certified financial planner professional (CFP®) title. Our financial planning team is available by phone, email, or in-person to help make sure you are well-positioned to achieve your financial goals.

Meet Your Team