Certified Financial Planner(Tm)
Current
Arise Financial (Self-Employed)
Financial Planning Residency, June 2022: Richard B. Wagner Scholarship RecipientI started this journey to become a comprehensive and compassionate financial planner five years ago, finishing the coursework and working at a leading wealth management firm in San Francisco (see "Aspiriant", below). Although I had to move to Japan for my husband's work in 2015, I completed the requirements, passed the exam and earned my CFP® mark in January 2019.While in Tokyo, I became familiar with expat or cross-border finances and taxation from experience. Key skills include: Gathering personal and financial data to identify strengths, opportunities and risks in clients' situations. Preparing net worth statements and retirement income plans. Analyzing cash flow, taxation, investments, compensation plans and insurance. Applying what-if scenarios and determining levers that help make goals more achievable. Developing client presentations with a personalized narrative to help clients take action.