The art of financial counsel

The landscape of financial decision-making is not drawn in black and white.

You may come to us with a specific need in mind. While that need may become the initial focus of our work, it is likely a single waypoint in the journey through your financial landscape. In that journey, our job is to persistently solve problems and help you gain understanding.

Doing that requires integrating different disciplines—wealth management, tax planning, investment management, estate planning and more. We bring these to bear by aligning our team members’ expertise with your needs.  And as we do, you may feel increasingly confident in the financial picture that emerges.

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Problem solving

Most clients come to us with a specific situation to address. From the beginning, problem-solving is a large portion of our work.

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Team

We are planners, analysts, attorneys and more. We are as approachable as we are disciplined.

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Our Financial Counsel model is unusual in how it brings services together. Learn more about engaging with us.

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Partnering with us

Problem solving

Most clients come to us with a specific situation to address. From the beginning, problem-solving is a large portion of our work.

Team

We are planners, analysts, attorneys and more. We are as approachable as we are disciplined.

FAQ

Our Financial Counsel model is unusual in how it brings services together. Learn more about engaging with us.

Notes, Commentary & News

Investment Commentary

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News from KBBS

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