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						Financial planning
						 Many people think that financial planning is a once-and-done event that starts with the numbers and ends with investments and pie charts. But that's not what true financial planning is about. 
						Financial planning is a comprehensive, ongoing approach that starts with helping you define your dreams, developing a plan to help you get there, then tracking your progress along the way, recommending changes where needed. 
						
						  
						    | What is a personal financial plan? A personal financial plan is tailored to your unique goals and contains actionable information and recommendations to help get you where you want to go.   | 
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							How financial planning makes a difference Having a written financial plan can help you feel more confident and prepared for your future, whether you're nearing retirement or just starting to save.   | 
						   
						  
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						    | InvestorOne financial planning: Initial year
						     What can you expect from the financial planning process? During the first year, you'll go through several steps as you develop your plan and put it into action.  
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							InvestorOne financial planning: Ongoing years After the first year, you'll continue to work with a financial advisor to track your progress toward your goals, making adjustments to your financial plan along the way.  | 
						   
						  
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