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It highlights the distinction between non-planners, who save sporadically and hope for the best, and planners, who actively define their saving goals and timelines. The FPE is presented as a solution that empowers individuals with the confidence and understanding needed to achieve their desired future. The service is offered at a flat fee: $500 for singles and $1000 for households. Financial advisors performing an FPE will analyze and make recommendations across five key areas: Investment Strategy, Retirement Income Strategy, Risk Strategy, Tax Strategy, and Estate Strategy. The document emphasizes that successful financial management is largely driven by behavior, citing wisdom from Dave Ramsey, who states that 80 percent is behavior and 20 percent is knowledge. 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Patton  \nMOST OF US KNOW WE SHOULD SAVE MONEY  \nBut when it comes to actually doing it, people tend to fall into two camps:  \nnon-planners and planners.  \nWHAT IS AN FPE?  \nA structured program where your advisor performs comprehensive financial planning tailored to your household & financial situation that comes with an upfront flat fee  \n$500 for singles  \nADDING VALUE  \nOur Pro’s will provide analysis and make recommendations in the five areas of financial planning:  \nInvestment Strategy Retirement Income Strategy  \nRisk Strategy Tax Strategy  \nNON-PLANNERS  \nNon-planners typically save when they can, perhaps putting a small amount into a workplace retirement plan, hoping that everything will workout in the long run.  \nPLANNERS  \nPlanners generally know what they're saving for, how much they need to put away, and how long it will take them to reach their goals. Having this mentality will set you apart!  \n$1000 for households  \n Estate Strategy  \nTHE POWER OF A PLAN:   \nHaving a comprehensive plan created by your advisor will help provide you the confidence & understanding needed to guide you to the future you are hoping for.  \nWords of Wisdom from  \nDAVE RAMSEY  \n“Winning with money is 80 percent behavior and 20 percent head knowledge. What to do isn't the problem; doing it is.”  \nSecurities offered through Registered Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. Cambridge and SmartPro Financial are not affiliated.","cbCaisKEcIImMSbL","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisKEcIImMSbL","pdf",879448,"English","# The Importance of an FPE\n## What is an FPE?\n## Non-Planners\n## Planners\n## Adding Value\n## The Power of a Plan","[{\"question\":\"What is a Financial Planning Engagement (FPE)?\",\"answer\":\"An FPE is a structured program where an advisor performs comprehensive financial planning tailored to your household and financial situation, offered for a flat upfront fee.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the two main types of people when it comes to saving money?\",\"answer\":\"People tend to fall into two camps: non-planners, who save sporadically, and planners, who know what they are saving for, how much they need, and how long it will take.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the five areas of financial planning covered in an FPE?\",\"answer\":\"The five areas are Investment Strategy, Retirement Income Strategy, Risk Strategy, Tax Strategy, and Estate Strategy.\"}]","The Importance of an FPE - Financial Planning Engagement | PDF"]