WE LOVE WHAT WE
DO BECAUSE OF WHO
WE GET TO DO IT FOR.

And as your family and wealth grows, so do your needs. We aim to provide our value-based systems by starting where it matters most… listening. After all, since every person’s goals are unique, why should their financial plan be any different?

That’s why our team works as one to offer help and guidance by keeping your short terms goals in mind and taking your long-term goals to heart.
It all starts with creating your custom plan and a full array of services, including:

FINANCIAL POSITION

  • Cash reserve levels
  • Cash reserve strategies
  • Debt management
  • Cash flow management
  • Net worth
  • Discretionary income
  • Expected large inflow/outflow
  • Lines of credit

RISK MANAGEMENT

  • Disability options
  • Long-term care – timing/premium/coverage
  • Umbrella liability
  • Life insurance
  • Medical/Health
  • Property and casualty*
  • Deductibles vs cash reserves
  • Policy status
  • Policy loans
  • Beneficiary designations
  • Special needs situations
  • Alternate/additional coverage strategies

TAXES

  • Tax reduction
  • Tax deferral
  • Tax avoidance
  • Future taxes due
  • Withholding
  • Tax diversification
  • Qualified investments
  • Non-qualified investments
  • Effects of liquidation
  • Filing status
  • Business ownership
  • Non-traditional ownership

INVESTMENT

  • Asset allocation
  • Education planning
  • Lump-sum accumulation
  • Stock options
  • Restricted Stock Units
  • Non-qualified deferred comp
  • Ongoing investment fees
  • Risk tolerance
  • Tax implications
  • Cost basis
  • Time frames
  • Diversification strategies
  • Dollar-cost averaging
  • Market timing issues

RETIREMENT

  • Minimum distributions
  • Pre-59 ½ strategies
  • 401(k)s
  • IRAs
  • Medicare/Medigap
  • Social security
  • Roth conversions
  • Income streams
  • Income streams transitions
  • Health care
  • Tax transitions
  • Risk tolerance transition
  • Timing issues

ESTATE PLANNING

  • Estate balancing
  • Capital transfer
  • Asset ownership
  • Trusts
  • Wills
  • Trust funding
  • IRD
  • Succession planning
  • Special needs dependents
  • Minor children
  • Generation skipping
  • Short-term life expectancies
  • Estate liquidity

OUR PROCESS

At Kaizen Planning and Wealth Management we have developed a financial planning process that incorporates the principles of Kaizen and the “5-S” methodology. The 5-S system is a lean management tool that focuses on organizing and optimizing the workplace for maximum efficiency. We have adapted this approach to create a structured and iterative financial planning process that promotes continuous improvement. Here is how our process works:

Through our financial planning process using Kaizen 5-S, we aim to empower you to create clarity, control, and confidence in your financial future. By organizing your finances, setting clear goals, developing a comprehensive plan, implementing strategies, and continuously improving, we help you achieve financial success one step at a time. 

Contact us today to begin your journey towards financial prosperity with Kaizen Planning & Wealth Management.

Contact Kaizen Planning

We look forward to helping you reach your goals – no matter what they are.

(480) 538-2952

6263 North Scottsdale Rd. Suite 140
Scottsdale, AZ 85250


*Financial plan recommendations can be implemented with the advisor of your choosing. Implementation of specific products or services may result in commissions or fees outside of the financial planning fee.