Financial Planning

Building Your Financial Future
Work toward a future you can feel confident in with Fullerton Financial Planning. Our financial planning services are designed to help you achieve your unique financial goals, no matter your stage of life. Whether you’re preparing for retirement, saving for education, or planning your estate, our experienced advisors are here to help you navigate life’s financial milestones.

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What is Financial Planning?

Budgeting for Your Future

Financial planning is more than just preparing for retirement; it’s about securing your financial well-being at every stage of life. Whether you’re a Millennial with aspirations for early retirement or approaching retirement with concerns about financial readiness, we tailor our approach to fit your unique needs. Our experience helps you build a robust plan that aims to support your lifestyle and financial goals. Let us help you lay the foundation for a more secure and impactful future, where every decision brings you closer to the life you envision for yourself and your loved ones.

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Customized Financial Roadmaps

We recognize that each financial situation is unique. That’s why we create personalized financial roadmaps designed to fit your individual needs, values, and goals. Our experienced advisors work closely with you to map out your financial future, offering tailored saving and investment strategies to help keep you on track. From budgeting for short-term objectives to preparing for a secure retirement, we provide guidance and recommend a customized plan that aligns with your lifestyle and aspirations

Getting Started
A Process Built on Partnership

Our financial planning process is built on partnership, ensuring that we work alongside you to discover, evaluate, and plan for your financial goals.

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Discover

We start by understanding your financial status, goals, and timelines. This helps us create a personalized plan tailored to your specific situation.

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Evaluate

We develop a comprehensive plan that maps out the potential best route to help you achieve your financial goals.

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Plan

Your financial goals are the destination, and our team helps determine the best route to get you there.

Tactics
Our Multi-Focal Approach to Financial Planning

At Fullerton, we understand that financial planning goes beyond numbers. Our multi-focal approach ensures that your plan addresses various aspects of your financial health.

We stay ahead of the curve on regulatory and economic changes, using our knowledge to help you take full advantage of every financial tool available.

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Begin the Conversation with a Free Retirement Review

This isn’t a sales call. It’s a focused, one-on-one conversation about where you stand and what’s possible from here.

What We’ll Cover in Your Retirement Review


Lifestyle Goals

What do you want retirement to actually look like? Travel, freedom, family, security — we start with the life you want, then build around it.


Current Assets

We’ll review what you’ve built — and help uncover smarter ways to use your 401(k), IRA, or savings more effectively for retirement income.


Income Planning

We’ll identify where your income will come from — and how to make sure it covers what you care about without relying too heavily on the market.


Risk & Tax Exposure

We’ll evaluate how your plan holds up to taxes, longevity, healthcare costs, and market shifts — so your income stays steady, even when life doesn’t.


Long-Term Strategy

We’ll help you turn what you’ve saved into income that lasts — without sacrificing the lifestyle you worked so hard to build.


The Next Steps

By the end of the meeting, you’ll have clarity on what’s working, what’s missing, and what to do next.

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What You Get With Fullerton

  • A retirement income plan built around your lifestyle goals — not a generic formula
  • A coordinated investment and withdrawal strategy that supports income for life
  • Social Security timing guidance to help you get the most from your benefits
  • A reliable income floor — often supported by high-quality annuities with GLWBs, when appropriate
  • Tax-smart withdrawal strategies designed to adapt to changing laws and future needs
  • Personalized guidance on Medicare and long-term care planning
  • A clear roadmap for RMDs, Roth conversions, and income sequencing
  • Legacy and beneficiary planning that protects your spouse and supports your values
  • Ongoing reviews and proactive adjustments to keep your plan aligned as life evolves
  • Direct access to your advisor — no call centers, no hand-offs
  • A secure client portal with full access to your plan and documents
    Invitations to Fullerton’s exclusive client events and appreciation gatherings
  • A local, retirement-minded community with shared goals and values
  • Financial confidence for your spouse and family — with clarity, not complexity
  • Experienced, time-tested guidance from a leading independent Arizona-based planning firm focused on your future
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Income
Planning

A strategy to turn your savings into reliable, steady income — so your lifestyle stays on track in retirement.

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Tax
Planning

Smart planning to reduce future taxes and keep more of your money working for you.

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Health Care
Planning

Protection against rising healthcare costs, including long-term care, built into your plan.

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Risk
Management

A clear approach to guarding your wealth from market swings, inflation, and the unexpected.

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Real Estate
And Legacy
Planning

A plan for your assets and property that preserves your legacy and supports your loved ones.

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Planning With Fullerton

Relationship Building

You’re not just another account. At Fullerton, every relationship begins with real conversation — taking time to understand your values, priorities, and goals. That connection becomes the foundation for a plan that’s built around you, not a formula.

Personalized Experience

No two retirements are the same. Your strategy will reflect your unique goals, lifestyle, and financial position. Everything is tailor-made: your income structured, your tax plan, and the preservation of legacy. The difference in the details — because it is built around you.

Holistic Approach

A good plan looks beyond the numbers. Your lifestyle, your family, your values — it’s all connected. That’s why our planning process considers every part of your life, not just your portfolio — leaving no stone unturned.

See What Fullerton Can Do For You

Going from "I hope this works" to "I know I'm covered".

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Experience You Can Trust

Retirement is too important to trust to a generalist. That’s why for over 20 years, Fullerton Financial Planning has focused exclusively on helping people transition from work to retirement — and thrive throughout it. We’re not trying to be everything to everyone. We’re built to help you do one thing incredibly well: Turn your life savings into reliable income and lasting financial confidence.

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Why Families Across Arizona Trust Fullerton

  • Over 20 years helping Arizona retirees create income that lasts
  • Trusted by more than 2,000 Arizona households — and growing
  • Independent, fiduciary-based advice — no quotas, no product push
  • Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) professionals on staff
  • Regularly featured on ABC15, MoneyRadio, and financial education outlets
  • Local, in-person service — no national call centers or rotating advisor teams
  • Planning approach integrates investments, income, tax, Medicare, and legacy goals
  • Collaborative relationships with CPAs, estate attorneys, and insurance professionals
  • Focused on education-first guidance, not sales pitches or one-size-fits-all plans
  • Supported by a dedicated client service team with a reputation for proactive care

“I was nervous about retiring — but they helped me see the whole picture and gave me confidence to move forward.”

— Mary J., Scottsdale


“They made a complicated plan feel simple. I wish we’d come here five years earlier.”

— Brian & Sandra T., Mesa


“They treated me like a person, not a portfolio. I never felt pressured — just supported.”

— Teresa D., Chandler


“Our old advisor never talked about income or taxes — this team gave us a plan we could actually live on.”

— Kevin M., Sun City

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The Fullerton Family

Standing Strong For Clients.
Stepping Up For the Community.

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Leverage Our Experience

Retirement is our focus. See what over 20 years helping retiring clients can do for your future.

Still Wondering If This Is Right for You?

Here are some of the questions we hear most often — with straight answers to help you move forward confidently.

Q: How do I make sure I have enough to retire?

It comes down to two things: what you need, and how your income is structured. We build your Retirement Income Plan around your lifestyle, your assets, and your goals — then help you create steady income that supports it.

Q: How do I make sure I don’t run out of money later in retirement?

We design your income plan to cover today and 20–30 years from now. That includes guaranteed income for stability, and a long-term strategy for growth that doesn’t rely on timing the market. We help you avoid the common missteps that drain retirement accounts too soon.

Q: What’s the best way to retire and not have to give up my lifestyle or be afraid of my budget?

It starts with knowing how much your desired lifestyle costs and ends with creating more than enough income to maintain it. We help you define your spending levels, identify guaranteed income sources, and map out a tax-smart withdrawal strategy that lets you live the life you’ve worked for — not tiptoe around it.

Q: Why do I need more guaranteed income than just Social Security?

Social Security rarely covers everything — and it's not built to. If you want freedom and flexibility in retirement, additional income sources (especially guaranteed ones) help you maintain your lifestyle without leaning too hard on market-risk assets. We help you identify the best way to fill the gap.

Q: How do I protect myself from future market downturns or crashes?

The key is not being forced to sell investments during a downturn. We create a plan that separates protected income from growth assets — so your lifestyle isn’t dictated by what the market did this month. We help you stay calm, not reactive.

Q: When is the right time to retire?

There’s no perfect age or market condition — and waiting for the “right moment” often leads to missed opportunities.

The right time to retire is when you have a plan that works no matter what the economy is doing — one that protects your income, reduces your tax exposure, and supports your lifestyle with confidence.

We help you build that plan — so retirement becomes a decision based on your goals, not guesswork.

Q: How do I avoid being forced to go back to work or worse?

By creating a plan that isn’t built on hope or guesswork. We help you build reliable income, minimize tax surprises, and protect yourself from risks like sequence of returns and rising costs — so work stays optional.

Q: How can annuities fit into my income plan?

Some annuities are designed to create high, guaranteed income — which can be a great fit when there’s an income gap. We only use them when they add clear value, and only the types that offer flexibility, control, and competitive payouts. We help you understand when they’re appropriate — and when they’re not.

Q: My current financial advisor still has me in risky investments. It feels wrong to me now that I’m older — but am I just worrying too much?

You’re not. What worked when you were growing your money isn’t always what protects it during retirement. We specialize in transitioning portfolios to support income, stability, and risk reduction — not just growth for growth’s sake. We help you make the shift, without starting over.

Q: I plan to retire in the next 10 years. Is it too early to begin planning?

Not at all. In fact, this is the ideal time. Planning early gives you more options, more flexibility, and better long-term outcomes. We help you make smarter decisions today that pay off later.

Q: I want to retire sooner than 10 years… Am I too late to plan?

The sooner you start planning, the better. But even if retirement is around the corner (or already started) you can still make wise choices to protect your future. It’s worth a conversation to see how your current income plan will hold up to the test of time.

Q: How do I make sure my spouse is taken care of if I pass first?

We build spousal continuity into every plan. That includes income continuation, beneficiary planning, and making sure your spouse has clarity, not confusion, during a difficult time. We help you protect what matters most.

Q: What changes to my investment strategy should I expect when transitioning to retirement?

Most portfolios need to be adjusted — but not overhauled. We’ll help you rebalance for risk, reposition assets for tax efficiency, and integrate income strategies that reduce reliance on market performance. We help you make your money work for retirement, not just growth.

Q: What does the Retirement Review cost?

It’s 100% complementary. No pressure, no sales tactics. Just a helpful, honest conversation to help you see where you stand, and how we may be able to help you move forward.

Begin the Conversation

We’re here to listen, understand, and help you take control of your financial future.