The focus of our cumulative experience is to establish goals and implement strategies supporting current financial stability, the achievement of individual and family long-term financial growth, meeting future health care obligations and legacy planning to accommodate future generations. These complex situations demand thorough analysis and meticulous consideration. We provide the benefit of clarity: clear and understandable guidance accompanied by the implementation of useful solutions. This is how we serve our clients. We delve into your unique situation and develop a sound, flexible financial plan that blends: COMMUNICATION We listen attentively, share ideas clearly, operate transparently and maintain connectivity. COLLABORATION Key to a strong client-advisor relationship is the willingness to work together. We seek to collaborate with you and other professionals that comprise your advisory team, in order to ensure that your concerns are addressed as they arise and your strategy adapts to changes in circumstance warranting such adjustment. CRITICAL THINKING The investment community is often plagued by extreme focus on fear and greed. Remaining clear-headed and objective by incorporating independent fundamental analysis enables us to provide a full spectrum of unbiased solutions.  We plan for a range of potential scenarios; develop structured strategy and act timely. CREATIVITY Every client has a unique set of circumstances and goals.  Our experience and common sense approach results in solutions that are customized for each client’s circumstance. COMMUNITY This cornerstone of our approach has a dual meaning.  It refers to 5C’s access to and use of a wide community of tax experts, attorneys, business consultants and other specialists to consolidate their expertise within your financial plan. We also seek to understand many of our clients’ special commitments to community through philanthropy.