Wealth Management

Our comprehensive Wealth Management service is designed for households with $500,000 or more in investable assets. We integrate investment management, financial planning, and proactive tax preparation & planning into one coordinated strategy. From retirement projections to tax-efficient investing to planning for major life events, we serve as your long-term partner in building, managing, and preserving wealth.

Assess

your current financial situation. What are your individual goals, risks, and investment objectives?

Develop

an achievable plan that
meets both your personal and financial goals.

Execute

your plan and count on CFM to oversee and adapt your strategy as your circumstances evolve.
Wealth Management
  • Investment Management
  • Comprehensive Financial Planning
  • Cashflow Analysis
  • Tax Planning
  • Income Tax Preparation
  • Retirement Planning
  • Estate Planning
  • Corporate Stock Option Planning
  • Education Funding Planning
  • Ongoing Review With A Financial Planner
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Services & Client Experience

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Ed Canty, Bill Canty, Joe Canty
“At CFM we genuinely care about the overall well-being of our clients. We pride ourselves on the individual care each client receives. We help our clients do whatever it takes to help them achieve both their financial and life goals.”

Bill Canty, CPA, CFP®
President

Our Process: What to Expect

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  1. Initial 15-minute complimentary consultation via phone or video to see if our services align with your needs.
  2. Proposal of our services and identify how our services can help you achieve your goals and objectives.
  3. Upon acceptance of service, meet with an advisor to discuss portfolio options and transfer assets to CFM's management using Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. as the custodian.
  4. Once the transfer process is complete, meet with your CFM advisor to discuss goals, risk tolerance, questions, or concerns. If applicable, begin the financial planning process.
  5. Ongoing communication with a CFM advisor to review investment performance, risk tolerance, life changes, and goals. Meet with us annually, semi-annually, or quarterly to review changes to your situation, questions, concerns, risks, and objectives.

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Client Testimonials

Retired Couple Coordinating Retirement Assets

"My wife and I worked hard for our
retirement, and we wanted to enjoy it without worry. CFM has been incredible in weaving our pensions, 401ks, and IRAs into a cohesive retirement plan. Their tax-efficient withdrawal
strategies have let us focus on enjoying life's next adventure together."

George and Linda B., Retired Teachers
Empowered Financial Independence After Loss

"Losing my husband left me navigating not just a personal loss but an unfamiliar financial landscape. With CFMs compassionate team, I found more than just advisors—I found partners who empowered me. They've patiently guided me through managing our investments and taxes, ensuring I'm confident and secure in my financial future."

Margaret S., Recent Widow
Engineer Approaching Retirement

"As an engineer, I've always valued precise planning and clear execution. With retirement on the horizon, CFM has been the perfect partner to transition me from a career of building projects to building my dream retirement. Their strategic advice has made navigating my pension plan and 401k as systematic as any project I've managed."

Alex R., Civil Engineer
Inheritance and Complex Tax Management

"Inheriting assets was bittersweet, and the thought of managing it was overwhelming. CFM has been instrumental in guiding me through Beneficiary IRA assets and the labyrinth of trust and estate taxes. Their expertise has been invaluable in honoring my family's legacy while securing my financial future."

Emily C., Inheritance Beneficiary
Sales Professional with Long-term Retirement Planning

"I've been in sales for over two decades, and just like nurturing customer relationships, CFM has cultivated my financial growth over the years. Their retirement planning has been a collaborative journey, not a one-time sale, ensuring my financial goals are met with the same passion I put into my work."

Samira M., Sales Director
Retired Federal Worker Managing TSP and Investments

"Retiring from federal service, I needed someone who understood the intricacies of TSP withdrawals and investment management. CFM's team didn't just bring understanding; they brought a personalized strategy that fits my retirement lifestyle like a glove. Their guidance has been a cornerstone of my post- service life."

Richard L., Retired Federal Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Are you a fee-only fiduciary advisor?

Yes. As a fiduciary, we are legally and ethically obligated to put your best interests first in every recommendation we make. Being fee-only means our compensation comes solely from the fees you pay us — we do not receive commissions or incentives from financial product providers. This ensures our advice is transparent, unbiased, and focused entirely on helping you achieve your goals. Learn more about the importance of a fee-only fiduciary advisor here.

How often will you rebalance my portfolio?

We typically rebalance quarterly (about 4 times per year). Occasionally, if markets move significantly, we may rebalance more often.

How will my account be invested?

We’ll work with you to select a model portfolio tailored to your goals, time horizon, and comfort with risk. Our investment approach emphasizes broad diversification across asset classes, while leaning more toward the sectors and regions we expect to perform well over the next 12–18 months. We primarily use Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) to construct our model portfolios.

Who is the custodian of client investment accounts?

Your accounts are safely held at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., while we remain fully independent — so you benefit from Schwab’s security while knowing our advice is 100% unbiased.

How do I review my account & performance?

You’ll receive monthly statements directly from Schwab, showing your positions, balances, and transactions. You can also log into Schwab’s website or mobile app anytime. Additionally, CFM provides summary reports of your holdings and account performance.

How do you charge for your services?

We charge a transparent fee based on the assets we manage for you. This fee is a percentage of your investment accounts that we oversee, and it covers investment management, financial planning, and tax preparation for our wealth management clients. Because we are fee-only, we do not earn commissions or receive compensation from product providers — our only incentive is to help you reach your financial goals.

What is covered under your AUM (assets under management) fee, and what is not?

At the wealth management level, our relationship is designed to be as comprehensive as possible.

What’s Covered:

  • Investment Management: Ongoing portfolio management, rebalancing, and tax-aware trading (such as strategically realizing gains/losses and coordinating across taxable and retirement accounts).

  • Financial Planning: Retirement income and RMD planning, cash flow analysis, Roth conversion planning, education funding, and estate planning coordination.

  • Tax Strategy: Year-round tax planning (e.g., tax-loss harvesting, optimizing withdrawals across accounts). Full tax preparation and filing are also included.

  • Client Support: Proactive outreach 2–3 times per year to review your plan, plus ongoing coordination with our team for administrative needs.

Examples: If you’re considering buying a second home, we would run the cash flow and tax projections, evaluate financing options, and adjust your portfolio as needed — all included. If you’re reviewing your estate plan, we would project how assets will flow to heirs, evaluate tax implications, determine whether trusts may be appropriate, prepare trust tax returns, and coordinate with your attorney to ensure everything is properly executed.

What’s Not Covered:
There are very few exclusions. The main ones are specialized services outside our scope, such as legal document drafting (wills, trusts) or insurance products. In those cases, we’ll coordinate with your attorney or insurance provider, but we don’t draft or sell those products ourselves.

Our Goal: You should never feel “metered” when reaching out — nearly everything related to your finances is included in the AUM fee.


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