Dealing with debt can be extremely stressful and scary. Michael and his team made going through a…read moredifficult time so much better. Michael came up with thoughtful, innovative ideas to handle my situation and helped me out immeasurably. His experience and relationships working on 4000 debt cases showed. He came up with an affordable, tailored strategy that helped me out of a very tough spot. Most of all, Michael cares about his clients and it shows. I cannot recommend Michael and the Financial Counseling Center strongly enough. Highest recommendation. Good people you can trust.

Great service, great team. Definitely recommend them for your debt management and or/resolution…read moreissues. The process felt like family helping me in a stressful time.

Lisa is brilliant! She helped me reduce my debt and still enjoy my life. I will forever be grateful…read moreto her.

My husband and I HIGHLY recommend Lisa! The relief we currently feel about our finances would not…read morehave been possible without her. We moved across the country, and as a newly married couple, we realized we had very different financial views. Online budgeting tools and apps had never worked for either of us separately in the past. It was causing a great deal of stress, and we wanted to get on the same page ASAP before we were in any financial trouble. We started seeing her in person August 2019, and had our last session with her in November 2020 (through Zoom of course)- so over a year! She was a perfect fit. Lisa helped us get a clear picture of how our money was being spent. She taught us how to use that knowledge to understand and manage our financial situation. Our sessions spanned across several areas- some of which included: personal finance, emotions and beliefs related to money and spending, planning for a buying a house, and even relationship coaching. We were also very impressed by how much she knows about regulations, tax law, and mortgages. It was very obvious she cared about us and wanted us to succeed with our hopes and goals. The relationship was a two-way street; the 3 of us worked together versus her just spewing advice and information at us. She never missed an appointment, was always on time and prepared, and an absolute pleasure to work with. We miss our sessions with her! But she gave us all the tools we need to continue this journey on our own. Thank you so much :) Kristen & John

When we first reached out to Michelle, my wife and I were feeling lost and honestly a bit desperate…read moreto get control of our finances. Living paycheck to paycheck--despite having solid incomes and no kids--was frustrating and stressful. We initially expected to walk away with a simple budget. What we got was so much more. Michelle didn't just organize our numbers--she gave us clarity, confidence, and peace of mind. She removed the fear we had around money and replaced it with a real plan and direction. More importantly, she set us up for long-term success and a stronger financial future. We truly can't recommend her enough.

I had a call with another financial advisor who made me feel guilty about my financial situation. A…read morelittle distraught, I gave Michelle a call. In just one 15-minute phone call, Michelle made me feel better and more in control of my finances (individual times and results may vary). I feel confident and empowered after getting her advice. I highly recommend giving her a call to see how she can help you.

Working with Kyle Clark has been a standout experience from start to finish…read more After a deeply frustrating experience with another financial advisor program, I was cautious about starting over, but working with Kyle has been a complete 180. From the start, Kyle was thorough and patient. He walked me through transferring all of my existing funds, helped me establish clear savings goals, and gave me concrete, actionable guidance I could actually act on. What impressed me most was his timing: all of this unfolded during a period of significant personal transition for me, and he handled every step with professionalism and calm. The results have spoken for themselves. My portfolio has reached record highs, and for the first time, I genuinely feel in control of my financial future. If you're looking for an advisor who is competent and steady under pressure, I can't recommend Kyle highly enough!

I've pretty much exhausted my ability to manage my retirement account now that it's entered…read more"Antihistamine money" territory (It's nothing to sneeze at) so I thought it would be a good idea to hire a fee-for-service fiduciary to look over my multiple accounts and give me some advice. Which ones do I combine? Am I investing too aggressively or not enough? What the heck is this fund? Nick Licouris did a fantastic job - we met twice, and he mapped out a detailed roadmap for me to get my financial house in order over the next few years, explaining everything in plain English anyone could understand. He confirmed I was headed in the right direction, but also pointed out a few things I was unaware of. He also correctly predicted how many hours it would take, so the cost was no surprise. I am very, VERY pleased with the results and I've recommended him to others and will probably hire him again, once I've executed the plan.

David Rae is not only my Certified Financial Planner and Accredited Investment Fiduciary, and has…read morebeen for over 6 years, we are members of the same BNI networking chapter. which he founded. I would also point out that the majority of our members are his clients, which, in its self, is a sterling recommendation. He calls himself the "Fun Financial Planner," and that he is, but he is also a charming, kind and considerate human being who cares very much about each one of his clients and their financial future. If you're looking for someone you can talk to and who will listen and give you the kind of advice that you can understand and count on, then you should look no further than DRM Wealth Management LLC -- David's company.

I worked for a University where I took advantage of the auto-savings 403(b) account. When I left…read morecampus life to start a home-based business I rolled my small savings into an IRA with another financial advisor who wouldn't return calls when I noticed my tiny IRA going into the toilet. In July of this year I turned my IRA over to David Rae, and also set-up a savings plan and I'm happy to report an 8% return in just a few short months. This guy knows what he's doing. As a result of my phone meeting with him today I'm going to open another savings account to grow my Queendom to even greater heights! David Rae tells me that my interests (literally and figuratively!) are his interests and I believe him. My net worth has increased because of his financial acumen, and my trust for his good work continues to grow as well.

This was our first time using a fee-based financial planner and we're so happy we found Lysa. It's…read morebeen a fantastic experience and so worth the money. Lysa helped us get all our current finances in order, plus we now have a great game plan for both our short term and long term financial goals (college, home, retirement, etc.). The "homework" she gave us between sessions involved tracking expenses and setting up new accounts, and she made it all so easy. And on top of all the helpful advice she provided for our personal situation, she also gave us amazing referrals for another family member needing some tax and medical insurance advice. Highly recommend!

I was searching for honest and trustworthy financial advise. I feel like I more than found it with…read moreLaurel Terrace Finance. Lysa is patient and straightforward. Fairly priced. She takes the time to understand your particular circumstances and truly seems to have your best interest in mind. I feel like I've gained a true asset in having her guidance.

I had an in depth meeting with Sam Rad yesterday and I feel compelled to write a review to reflect…read moremy experience. With regards to seeking advice from a financial advisor, the most important aspect to me is trust. I have found that Sam is someone that has a very high level of trust and truly cares about helping other people. I had been scheduling meetings and doing research; Sam was the first to respond and he always held himself to a very high level of professionalism. I, myself, am a CPA, and I found that Sam was very knowledgeable. I look forward to working with Sam because I truly believe that Sam puts his clients' needs first, giving honest, insightful, advice in a manner that is easy understood by someone that does not have a degree in finance. Thank you, Sam.

Not sure if Sam is still practicing- he seemed to know his business, but after losing a significant…read moresum of money for us on a bad investment (ended up being a real estate ponzi scheme) he left the country and went to Mexico- Not making any part of this up- and we could not get ahold of him. We have a new advisor now- finally someone from his "office" called us but it was a really bad experience overall.

I don't leave reviews but I have to in this case. I was referred to ACap by a true friend. After…read morespeaking with Ara, I cannot begin to describe the hybrid feelings of safety, gratitude and confidence. Safety as in ACap is a place where you will be safe financially. Gratitude in that I feel treated like a family member. And confidence that my ongoing financial literacy and growth as an investor is headed in the right direction. You need to be prepared and don't waste time. If you are, then ACap will provide you with a true partner that will help you grow financially.

Marina saved me this tax season. I had the same tax guy for 20 years and he retired unexpectedly so…read moreI had to find someone fast. I reached out to ACap a few days before my taxes were due and she helped me in a matter of hours. I'm very grateful to ACap and will continue to use and refer them.

All the staff are professional and friendly, and I am satisfied with my tax reporting.read more

After reading lot of positive Yelp reviews, my husband and I booked an initial consultation for our…read moreyearly taxes. My husband is a musician who does lots of gig/freelance work and we wanted to get professional eyes on our taxes as our situation has become more complex. We had an intro call with Sandy who assured us she could help with our situation. We then decided to take the next step and provided all of our documents within their portal on March 3rd. After submitting we heard nothing back from them for weeks and so we called towards the end of the month to check in. When we did this they only then started asking us for additional documents and wanted us to reformat all profits and losses within their specific document formats despite us already providing these 4 weeks prior in our own format. We asked them if they could just use our existing documents and they said that would be an additional bookkeeper service of $300. At this point we were very frustrated that they took an entire month to tell us all of this after we submitted initial documents. We ended up filing with an alternative.

A few years ago, after receiving an inheritance, I spent a great deal of time researching and…read moreinterviewing fiduciary financial planners. Since we had never needed one before, my husband and I wanted to be sure we were making thoughtful decisions for our future. We ultimately chose Patrick, and we couldn't be happier with that decision. His focus on sustainable investing made him stand out even more and aligned well with our values. Patrick is not only highly knowledgeable and professional, but also approachable, thoughtful, and easy to talk with. Nearly three years later, we remain extremely pleased with both his guidance and the results. The addition of Rachel Strong to the team has been another positive development. She has been wonderful to work with as well, and together they provide outstanding service and support.

My husband and I were looking for a financial advisor after years and years of trying to manage it…read moreon our own. We needed someone we could trust, that can help organize our finances, set up some estate planning, and overall improve our financial literacy. We're so happy to have found Impact Fiduciary and to work with Chris whose always made sure we are set up for success. He's extremely knowledgable and patient in walking us through what financial decisions need to be made, and exactly what we sign up for as we look into certain investments. He's great at keeping up with us, even when we tend to lose sight of our goals or meetings. We've been fortunate to see a lot of growth after working with Chris, and it's assuring knowing we're investing with those who have similar values as us. Looking forward to working with them for years to come!