About our firm

Because we are independent Financial Advisors, we have no obligation to sell proprietary products or services from any single investment company. This means that we can be openly selective in offering only those investment products and services that we believe are best suited to help meet the financial objectives and goals of our clients. This objectivity is a benefit of working with an independent financial services consultant. We offer you timely, unbiased investment advice, and promise to do so with the highest level of integrity and service.

Our broker dealer, First Allied Securities, Inc., an Advanced Equities Company, is one of the leading full-service independent brokerage firms in the nation. With more than 950 registered representatives, 300 locations and over $20 billion in client assets, First Allied offers experienced, reputable and timely financial management with a contemporary, independent perspective. Advanced Equities is a Chicago-based Venture Capital investment bank with offices in Chicago and San Francisco.

Financial planning is a comprehensive process. The major steps of the financial planning process are: