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Climb Every Mountain

It's not just a strategy. It's personal.

The financial landscape is vast and ever growing. With hundreds of companies and available products designed to help millions of people, status quo is no longer sufficient. No two clients have the same concerns, and no two clients should have the same, cookie-cutter financial strategy.

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Our Services

We are Planning Concepts, Inc., an independent financial firm in Appleton, WI.  We have more than 100 years of combined experience creating personalized retirement strategies for individuals, families, and professionals.  As an independent firm, we are not tied to proprietary products, nor are we limited in the services we offer.  Instead, we offer you the highest quality education on the choices available to you.  We focus on building you the right strategy, meeting your risk tolerance and time horizon.

Investment

Investment

Create an investment strategy that's right for you.

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Retirement

Retirement

Steps to consider, to pursue the retirement you want.

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Estate

Estate

Manage your affairs during your lifetime and beyond.

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Family

Family

We look forward to helping you and your loved ones explore their financial goals.

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Over the past several decades, we have helped our clients achieve their goals.

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Helpful Content

Curated articles, videos, and more for a financially savvier you.

A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit

A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit

Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
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Four Reasons Millennials Need an Estate Strategy

Four Reasons Millennials Need an Estate Strategy

Estate strategies for millennials may sound like less of a concern than retirement, but young adults should prepare now.
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FIRE Retirement

FIRE Retirement

This short, informative article teaches the basics of the FIRE movement.
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8 Timeless Principles of Investing

Financial planning doesn't have to be overwhelming. Download this guide to get some bite-sized pieces of timeless financial advice.

What Our Team Has to Say:

Kerry Davis

President / Accredited Investment Fiduciary

kerry@planningconcepts.net

Randall Schmitz, CPA, CFP

Vice President / Certified Financial Planner

randy@planningconcepts.net

Michael Gasman

Qualified Plan Specialist / Financial Consultant

mike@planningconcepts.net

Kyle St. Marie

Licensed Assistant / Accounting

kyle@planningconcepts.net

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