Strategic Path Document

Developing a Strategic Path (SPD) requires a snapshot of where you want to be in the future, where you think you are, and where you really are. It only takes a moment to complete the form and it might help stimulate your thinking and focus your planning toward developing your own Strategic Path. We will be happy to e-mail the document once completed and submitted.



The future is bright...what are your goals?
Please evaluate the following statements by order of importance.

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Continue current lifestyle throughout your lifetime
Generate more income from savings and investments
Design, build or manage a retirement portfolio
Provide a legacy for family members
Offer financial assistance for children or grandchildren
Develop strategies for employer sponsored retirement plan distribution
Develop the best strategy for my Social Security benefits
Provide a legacy or final tithe for a favorite charity

The future presents challenges...what might get in the way of accomplishing your goals?
Please evaluate the following options by order of importance.

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Inflation
Stock market volatility
Changes in tax rates
Legislative changes in Social Security
Poor health - spending financial resources too quickly
Good health - outliving financial resources
Care for a parent, special needs child or struggling family member
Employment

The future brings opportunities...what gets you excited about the future?
Please evaluate the following options by order of importance.

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Starting a new career or business
Financial independence
Retirement
Traveling
Spending time with children, grandchildren
    The present...where are you now? (check all that apply)