What We Do

We partner with high-income couples in their thirties to help them make more purposeful and impactful decisions with their money. We provide clients with integrated financial planning and investment management services, effectively becoming their personal CFO. We help them create a savings plan, reduce lifetime taxes, and improve the management of their investment portfolios so they can focus on enjoying a rewarding life today, knowing they’re planning for a prosperous tomorrow.

Our Personal CFO Service
Personal CFO - Our services at Mountain River financial

The CFO (Chief Financial Officer) of a business manages the business’s important financial matters while looking to maximize its long-term value. We adopt a similar role as your personal CFO. As your partner and personal CFO, we strive to help you accomplish two objectives: live an incredibly rewarding life today & maximize your long-term wealth so you can continue to enjoy your future endeavors. We help clients accomplish these objectives via a combination of creating and implementing customized financial plans and tax-efficient long-term investment management. Every client has their own unique circumstances, opportunities, goals, and needs, but we have included examples of some of the specific services we provide below.

 

Working Together
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REGULAR
REVIEWS

We check in with our clients on a regular basis to ensure things are still on track and take time to review any new opportunities that may add value.

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ALWAYS
ACCESSIBLE

We are always available to answer a quick question or work through any time-sensitive needs. Connect with us around your schedule using our easy online system.

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LOCATION
INDEPENDENT

We strive to make working with us as easy as possible and can work with clients located anywhere in the U.S. via our virtual meeting technology.

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LOCATION
INDEPENDENT

We strive to make working with us as easy as possible and can work with clients located anywhere in the U.S. via our virtual meeting technology.

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EXPERT
COLLABORATIONS

We collaborate with CPAs, Estate Attorneys, and Insurance Professionals etc. and ensure everyone is on the same page with client needs and strategies.

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EXPERT
COLLABORATIONS

We collaborate with CPAs, Estate Attorneys, and Insurance Professionals etc. and ensure everyone is on the same page with client needs and strategies.

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ONLINE
PROFILE

We provide one central and secure location accessible 24/7 to track all of your accounts and safely store your important financial information.

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SCHEDULING
AROUND YOU

Book a meeting any time using our easy online scheduler. Select to meet in person if you live near Philadelphia, or you can book a virtual appointment.

Financial Planning
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BASICS
REVIEW

We ensure you have access to emergency funds, do a cash-flow review to identify issues or opportunities, and review any outstanding debt.

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CLARITY ON
GOALS AND NEEDS

In-depth discussions to gain a clear understanding of your goals and values, and to uncover any deficiencies or needs.

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TAX
PLANNING

We provide clear, strategic planning to help clients minimize their current and future taxes.

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TAX
PLANNING

We provide clear, strategic planning to help clients minimize their current and future taxes.

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RISK
REVIEW

Explore risks that can disrupt your plan and review your current insurance coverages and amounts to ensure they are appropriate.

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RISK
REVIEW

Explore risks that can disrupt your plan and review your current insurance coverages and amounts to ensure they are appropriate.

SOCIAL SECURITY
PLANNING

We help prepare you for retirement and determine which claiming strategy maximizes your expected benefits and reduces longevity risk.

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EMPLOYEE
BENEFITS

We create custom strategies designed around the unique benefits and opportunities offered to you through your employer.

Investment Management
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PORTFOLIO
MANAGEMENT

Discretionary portfolio management and guidance on qualified plans and other outside accounts to ensure a cohesive asset allocation across accounts.

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LOW COST
INVESTMENTS

We build investment portfolios using low-cost ETFs and Mutual Funds to minimize the drag expenses have on portfolio returns.

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GLOBAL
DIVERSIFICATION

Our client’s portfolios are diversified across the Domestic, International, and Emerging Markets and typically contain over 10,000 underlying stocks.

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GLOBAL
DIVERSIFICATION

Our client’s portfolios are diversified across the Domestic, International, and Emerging Markets and typically contain over 10,000 underlying stocks.

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TAX-CONSCIOUS
ASSET LOCATION

We look to maximize after-tax returns by holding investments in the most appropriate accounts based on the tax treatment of the investment and account type.

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TAX-CONSCIOUS
ASSET LOCATION

We look to maximize after-tax returns by holding investments in the most appropriate accounts based on the tax treatment of the investment and account type.

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TAX LOSS
HARVESTING

Selling a position at a loss and replacing it with another position with similar characteristics can reduce taxes while maintaining your market exposure.

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TAX GAIN
HARVESTING

Low-income years can call for realizing a long-term gain by selling and then immediately repurchasing an asset to increase the cost basis and reduce future taxes.