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Holistic Financial Planning with Nixon Peabody Trust Company

Holistic Financial Planning

Our team will collaborate with you to analyze your current income, spending habits, assets, and financial goals, creating a personalized, comprehensive and holistic plan to guide you toward success. By mapping out clear stages of your financial journey, we provide actionable steps to help you achieve your goals with confidence. Our thoughtful approach not only positions you for long-term success but also helps reduce stress and uncertainty, especially when it comes to retirement planning. Contact us today

Here’s how we can help:

Clarifying your financial goals

We begin by understanding your desired lifestyle, both now and in the future, including retirement, to create a tailored plan. 

Cash flow analysis

We’ll examine your current and projected cash flow to ensure your income supports both short-term needs and long-term goals. 

Comprehensive balance sheet review

By analyzing your assets, liabilities, and net worth, we provide a clear snapshot of your financial health and develop strategies to improve it. 

Insurance and risk management

We’ll review your insurance policies—life, disability, and long-term care—to ensure they protect you and your loved ones in a way that aligns with your broader financial plan. 

Retirement strategy evaluation

We’ll simplify retirement planning by assessing your progress and determining if your current savings, pension, 401(k), Social Security, and other benefits will meet your retirement goals. 

Technology-enhanced planning

Leverage our cutting-edge interactive tools to track your progress, explore various financial scenarios, and make informed decisions about your future.

Investment and risk alignment

We assess your investment portfolio to ensure it’s aligned with your risk tolerance and overall financial goals, adjusting as needed to optimize for both current and future stability.

Future-proofing your finances

We provide ongoing advice and monitoring to adjust your plan as your life evolves, ensuring you stay on track for long-term success.

 

Understanding Holistic Financial Planning

Holistic financial planning is a comprehensive and strategic approach to managing your entire financial life, not just your investments or retirement savings, but also tax planning, estate planning, risk mitigation, philanthropic goals, and long-term wealth preservation. It’s about aligning your financial decisions with your values, goals, and life transitions to create a cohesive, purpose-driven roadmap.

If you’re wondering what holistic financial planning is, think of it as a 360-degree view of your financial well-being. Rather than focusing on individual components in isolation, a holistic approach to financial planning integrates all aspects of your financial world, helping you make confident, informed decisions across every stage of life.

As a holistic financial firm, Nixon Peabody Trust Company works closely with clients to develop tailored holistic financial plans that evolve with their needs. Whether you’re preparing for retirement, managing family wealth, or planning a philanthropic legacy, our experienced team of advisors and fiduciaries brings deep expertise in holistic financial planning and wealth management.

By choosing a holistic financial planner, you gain more than just investment advice, you receive coordinated, multi-disciplinary guidance designed to support long-term financial health and intergenerational success.

Shaun O'Brien, Executive Director, Wealth Management and CEO of Nixon Peabody Trust Company
"We provide financial services tailored to every stage of your life, ensuring that your financial plan evolves as you do. By focusing on your unique circumstances and long-term goals, we offer strategies that grow with you, giving you confidence in your financial future."
Shaun O’BrienExecutive Director

Benefits of Holistic Financial Planning

A well-structured holistic financial plan provides clarity, continuity, and confidence. By considering your full financial picture, a holistic approach to financial planning allows for smarter, more aligned decision-making that supports both immediate goals and long-term priorities. Some of the key benefits of holistic financial planning include:

  • Integrated strategy across all areas of wealth
    From investments and tax planning to estate strategies and charitable giving, holistic financial planning ensures that each decision supports your overall objectives.
  • Personalized financial guidance
    A holistic financial planner takes the time to understand your values, family dynamics, and evolving goals, creating a plan that reflects your unique situation.
  • Improved risk management
    With a 360-degree view of your financial life, potential risks and gaps can be identified early and addressed proactively.
  • Stronger alignment between advisors
    A coordinated strategy fosters better communication between legal, tax, investment, and estate planning professionals—helping you avoid conflicting advice or oversight.
  • Support for multigenerational wealth transfer
    Holistic financial management helps families prepare for and manage the complexities of passing wealth to future generations in a structured, tax-efficient way.
  • Peace of mind through long-term planning
    By aligning your financial resources with your life goals, you gain a clearer path forward—and confidence in every financial decision you make.

Holistic Financial Planning FAQs:

What does a holistic financial planner do?

A holistic financial planner evaluates your complete financial picture, including assets, liabilities, income, goals, and family considerations. They coordinate with other professionals, such as estate attorneys and tax advisors, to ensure that every area of your finances works together toward your long-term objectives.

Is holistic financial planning right for high-net-worth individuals or families?

Yes. Holistic financial planning is especially valuable for individuals and families with complex needs, such as managing intergenerational wealth, planning for philanthropy, handling business succession, or preparing for a major liquidity event. It provides structure and clarity across multiple financial priorities.

How does a holistic financial plan differ from a traditional financial plan?

Traditional financial planning typically focuses on specific goals, such as retirement or investment returns. A holistic financial plan considers all aspects of your financial life and integrates them into one strategy, including tax planning, estate considerations, risk management, and personal values.

What are the benefits of working with a holistic financial firm?

A holistic financial firm provides coordinated, big-picture advice that helps you make smarter decisions. Instead of addressing each area of your finances separately, a unified strategy helps minimize risks, uncover opportunities, and align your actions with your broader goals.

Do holistic financial planning services include investment management?

Yes. While investment management is just one component, it plays an important role in supporting your overall plan. Your investment strategy is designed to reflect your goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance within the context of your broader financial priorities.

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