Zach Melloh, CFP®

Zach Melloh, CFP®

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@zachmelloh26

Financial planning + portfolio management for early retirees nationwide. Helping you invest & plan with purpose. Intro’s - [email protected]

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richeddy shared this post · 1d ago
Zach Melloh, CFP®

John had over $2 million invested.

On paper, he looked successful.

But after reviewing his full financial picture, we uncovered opportunities across taxes, investments, insurance, and planning.

Here’s how we may help someone in this situation:🧵

  1. Created a clearer financial strategy

John had a strong income but no clear system connecting his cash flow, savings, investments, and goals.

We helped align each dollar with what he wanted his money to accomplish.

  1. Built a more tax-efficient investment plan

His accounts were spread across multiple institutions without a clear strategy.

We reviewed:

• Asset allocation

• Tax efficiency

• Account location

• Risk exposure

The focus shifted from:

"What should I invest in?"

to:

"What strategy gives me the best chance of reaching my goals?"

  1. Developed a retirement tax strategy

With significant pre-tax retirement assets, we analyzed:

• Roth conversions

• Future RMDs

• Social Security timing

• Medicare IRMAA…

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richeddy shared this post · 1d ago
Zach Melloh, CFP®

There's so much more value to having a financial advisor than just picking investments.

It's having an experienced sounding board when you're faced with life's biggest financial decisions.

"Should I sell my business now or wait?"

"Should I pay off my mortgage?"

"Can I afford the lake house?"

"Should I exercise my stock options?"

"Do I take the pension or lump sum?"

"Should I retire this year or next?"

"Should I convert to a Roth?"

"How much can I gift my kids?"

"Should I buy another rental property?"

"Can I help my parents financially?"…

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