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"Creating peace of mind in a complex world"
As a Wealth Management Advisor, Scott Sparksunderstands complex financial issues, and how they can affect life goals whether a client is working to achieve current financial success, or protect and preserve assets over the long term.
Gain a clear understanding of investment goals;
Identify solutions to meet a client's needs;
Create a comprehensive plan designed to achievea client's goals, and;
Monitor the client's plan and make adjustments as needs change.
Scott will use a unique and disciplined values-based approach to help you make wise choices and to help ensure that your plan is focusing on what you value.
Scott andhis teambreak the planning process into four quadrants or phases, each one representing one planning cycle: Discovery, Creative Solutions, Strategy Deployment, and Results Management.
Discovery: Identify and think about the problem The first phase begins by thinking clearly about the problem. This is called the Discovery phase and this is where clarity is achieved around your goals and planning gaps are identified.
Creative Solutions: Think about the solution
The second phase is the Creative Solutions phase where you think clearly about the solutions and make decisions regarding closing the planning gaps.
Strategy Deployment: Implement the solution
The third phase is the Strategy Deployment phase where you implement the solution and help achieve your desired results.
Results Management: Manage the results
The final phase is the Results Management phase where we establish a plan to manage and implement the results. This assures you have confidence your plan will work over time.
Working with a knowledgeable and experienced planner who has access to current technologies and a thorough understanding of tax rules and financial planning techniques is important. Working with an advisor who takes the time to understand your unique desires and goals is critical.
Scott Sparks and his team will take the time to help you make that assessment, develop a plan that works for you, and provide you with the tools and strategies necessary to successfully implement that plan.
Review this site to learn more about Scott Sparks and his team, and thencontact them tohelp you ensure your financial future is all you want it to be.
Northwestern Mutual announced a 2011 payout of nearly 4.9 billion dollars the second largest in our companys history to clients who own life, annuities, DI and long-term care policies.
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Sparks earns prestigious honor:
Northwestern Mutual honored ScottSparks with its 2010 Western Region Top 10 Award. Out of all financial representatives in the region, Sparks placed seventh. The honor recognizes Sparks for an oustanding year of performance with Northwestern Mutual, serving the financial security needs of clients and policyowners throughout the region.
Scott Sparkshas recently been published in:
"Financial Resolutions for 2010." Download article.
"Five Lessons Learned in 2009." Download article.
"Continuing Success: Why every business needs a solid succession plan."Download article.
Life Insurance: Its not just for people. Use it to protect your business, too. Download article.
"Time for a Financial Reality Check: Three Critical Issues to Discuss with your Advisor". Download article
"The Next Financial Battle? Advisers Contemplate Facing Inflation Issues."Download article
"Financial Planners Keep an Eye on Washington" (2/12/10)
"Avoid Cracks in yourNest Egg" (7/2/1010)
In addition, Scott Sparks was the featured speaker for the second "Leaders in Business Roundtable" series sponsored by the Denver Business Journal and Northwestern Mutual - Denver. Sparks joined a panel of experts for a timely discussion: "Your New Financial Reality - What's Next?". Please contact Scott if you would like to learn more!
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