We are a Boutique Wealth Management and Financial Planning firm dedicated to providing you personalized financial guidance. Our fee-only approach promises objectivity in our recommendations and services to you, and provides fiduciary loyalty and financial peace of mind to our family of clients.

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Financial Planning

Our comprehensive financial planning process offers established individuals and families a roadmap for financial success.

Wealth Management

We provide ongoing portfolio management tailored to your short- and long-term objectives, risk tolerance and income needs. We help grow your wealth while preserving your assets navigating the markets’ twists and turns.

Divorce

We analyze and forecast the short-term and long-term impact of any given settlement, and we offer recommendations that bring you financial peace of mind.

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Francis Financial, Inc.

111 John Street, Suite 240
New York, NY 10038
 
Office: 212-374-9008
Fax: 646-219-6799
 
Please contact our Director of Marketing and Client Relations, Maëlis Mittig – maelis@francisfinancial.com – if you have any questions regarding our services and how we can help.

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Our Team

We excel in a collaborative team environment, and encourage professional and personal growth through education and support. Our team approach ensures the quality of our work, and gives you the attention you deserve.

Stacy Francis, CFP® CDFA™

President & CEO

Sharon Appelman, CFP®

Director of Financial Planning & Investment Management

Avani Ramnani, CFP®

Director of Financial Planning & Investment Management

Maëlis Mittig

Director of Marketing & Client Relations

Danelle Jenetayeva

Analyst

Paul Stagias

Junior Analyst

Timothy Kim

Junior Analyst

Mai Nguyen-Tran

Junior Analyst

Litman Gregory

Analytics, LLC

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Specialized Services

We are a Boutique Wealth Management and Financial Planning firm dedicated to providing you personalized financial advice. You will feel as if you are our only client. Our fee-only approach promises objectivity in our recommendations and services to you, and provides fiduciary loyalty and financial peace of mind. Our continuous support and guidance help you stay on track with your financial goals.

 

Financial Planning

Wealth Management

Divorce
  • We are a holistic financial planning firm, where your individual strategy, plans and goals are of primary importance. Because each client is unique, so is each Financial Plan. Our expert wealth advisors incorporate all financial aspects of your life, and develop a customized roadmap detailing each step on the path to your desired outcomes, while living life to the fullest.We analyze your financial documents and develop a plan tailored to meet your short- and long-term objectives. Once we create your unique Financial Plan, our team of financial experts will walk you through it step by step and clearly illustrate robust strategies to preserve and enhance your wealth.Our Financial Planning process begins with a complimentary meeting to assess your current standings and to determine your financial goals.

    The Francis Financial Private Wealth Platform allows you to stay on top of your finances. You will see what is happening with all your accounts – checking, savings, investments, retirement, mortgage, credit cards and even frequent flier miles – at any moment of the day. Your Private Wealth Platform also does all the work of organizing and categorizing your spending for you. You will see where every dime goes and make money decisions you feel good about. This tool is iPhone, iPad and Blackberry friendly, which means you can track your money on-the-go.

    Comprehensive, Customized Financial Solutions: Our Personal Wealth Management process for helping clients manage their wealth will make your financial life easier. We are constantly monitoring your Investment Portfolio and updating your Financial Plan. As your life evolves, so do your custom Personal Wealth Management solutions.

    Take comfort in knowing our expertise is sought after by the most well-respected journalists around the world. Our comprehensive, customized financial solutions have earned national recognition in over 100 media outlets such as CNN, CNBC, Forbes, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.

    Benefits of Comprehensive, Customized Financial Solutions:

    • Ongoing Financial Plan updates as your life continues to change. We reassess your financial standing after all important life changes such as career changes, bonus payouts, expense shifts, family additions and home purchases.
    • We offer to meet with you every six weeks, quarterly or biyearly (at your convenience) to make certain that you are on track to meet your short- and long-term objectives, and to discuss any questions you may have.
    • We encourage you to contact us throughout the year before you make major financial decisions or whenever you have questions.
  • We create tailored portfolios for each of our clients and believe in diversification to reduce portfolio risk. Our investment discipline is based on rational decision making supported by intensive, deep research. This mitigates sloppy decision making and emotionally based decision errors.

    Our Investment Philosophy

    • Investment portfolios are customized to meet the objectives of each client.
    • Access to intensive research and a disciplined process are critical to long-term investment success.
    • Global diversification expands our opportunity.
    • A long-term approach allows us to take advantage of mispriced investments.
    Through monthly portfolio appraisals, quarterly performance reports and informative personal letters discussing outlook and strategy, we keep you in the know about your investment portfolio and continually give you strategies for wealth-building and preservation. Comprehensive, Customized Financial Solutions: Our Personal Wealth Management process for helping clients manage their wealth will make your financial life easier. We are constantly monitoring your Investment Portfolio and updating your Financial Plan. As your life evolves, so do your custom Personal Wealth Management solutions. Take comfort in knowing our expertise is sought after by the most well-respected journalists around the world. Our comprehensive, customized financial solutions have earned national recognition in over 100 media outlets such as CNN, CNBC, Forbes, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.

    Benefits of Comprehensive, Customized Financial Solutions:

    • Ongoing Financial Plan updates as your life continues to change. We reassess your financial standing after all important life changes such as career changes, bonus payouts, expense shifts, family additions and home purchases.
    • We offer to meet with you every six weeks, quarterly or biyearly (at your convenience) to make certain that you are on track to meet your short- and long-term objectives, and to discuss any questions you may have.
    • We encourage you to contact us throughout the year before you make major financial decisions or whenever you have questions.
  • We know the financial ramifications of a divorce can be devastating. But with proper planning and expert help from professionals specializing in financially equitable divorce settlements, you can increase your chances of arriving at a settlement that fully addresses your short-term and long-term financial needs.We help you determine the immediate and future financial impact of any proposed divorce settlement. We will also provide valuable information on financial issues related to your divorce, such as tax consequences, dividing pension plans, continued health care coverage, stock option elections and much more.We work alongside your divorce team and help you make financial sense of the various proposals. We also give attorneys the tools they need to help prove their case. Read about the benefits of hiring a Certified Divorce Financial Plan in our article published in The Journal of Financial Planning.

Our Approach

We are dedicated to providing you with the highest quality of service. We value your individuality, and we take the time to understand your personal objectives before making any decision or recommendation on your behalf. We are your personal CFO, and we strive to bring you peace of mind so you may focus on more important things in life such as family and friends.

Fee-Only
blank Our ApproachOur Fee-Only Approach gives us objectivity in our recommendations and services to you. We do not sell financial products or accept compensation from any source, so you can expect honest advice. Our fully transparent process has no hidden fees, and our only incentive is to act in your best interest at all times.
Fiduciary
blank Our ApproachActing as a Fiduciary, Francis Financial is required to put your interests above our own and declare any conflicts of interest that may arise. Our only thought when selecting investment products for your portfolio is how those investments are going to help you reach your financial objectives. To learn more, please read the NAPFA Fiduciary Oath.
Comprehensive
blank Our ApproachWe consider all aspects of your life when creating your customized Financial Plan and when making suggestions regarding your investment portfolio. We understand your unique goals, whether you need assistance with cash flow management, retirement income planning, college planning, insurance needs analysis, tax planning, philanthropic giving advice, estate planning, business planning, ongoing portfolio management, or help making informed decisions about a home purchase, career transition or concentrated stock positions.
Open-Door Policy
blank Our ApproachOur Open-Door Policy encourages you to ask questions, get to know our staff and feel at home in our office. We know the importance of effective and frequent communication with clients, and we offer to meet with you over the phone every six weeks for “check-in” meetings. We also actively encourage you to contact us throughout the year before you make major financial decisions or whenever you have financial questions. Because you are part of our family, we want to get to know you and your family. You will enjoy our many organized client appreciation events and enlightening client-only programs.
Progressive
blank Our ApproachOur commitment to constantly improve our service and business practices is pioneering. You will benefit from the most accurate and timely advice because we invest in our team continually. Our expert wealth advisors are required to engage in continuing education far beyond industry requirements. We also welcome comments, suggestions and all ideas from our lovely client family. We invite you to join our Client Advisory Board of Directors. This fantastic group of clients serves as an advocate for you. They do not offer investment advice, but rather help us gain insight into the wants and needs of our clients and to search for innovative ways to better serve you.
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