Getting ahead
You've done it - you're contributing to a 401K, you're planning for the next generation of college graduates and you're being more strategic about your money. You're finally done playing catch-up.
At Merriman Berkman Next, we want to make sure that as you get ahead you can stay ahead.
This means answering life's financial challenges in the most effective way. Your questions may range from "What's the best way to help fund my child's college education?" to "What can I do now so that I can travel the world?"
We can help you manage your money - from investments to taxes - strategically, so that you achieve what you want to achieve while at the same time having greater peace of mind.
At this point in your life, you have many options. We invite you to see how Merriman Berkman Next can help you make the best decisions.
Investment management services
Whether you're building a new portfolio or managing an existing one, our investment approach makes sense » Learn more
No matter what your investment holdings look like - from non-existent to mature - we can help you learn how to more effectively protect and grow it. We have developed our approach over 24 years of investment experience and academic research and share our insight through free educational workshops, articles and our radio show Sound Investing.
Specifically, we look at investing through a global diversification approach that uses a variety of investment styles and worldwide investment sources to impact return and risk - giving you a more balanced approach to investing.
Also, we don't work on commission. We charge for investment services based on a percentage of assets under management. This way, we can offer you more objective advice and guidance.
Tax management services
Year-round tax strategies and planning for wherever you are in life » Learn more
While taxes are one of the dreaded inevitables in life, they don't have to be a point of major stress for you from January through April. We approach tax management through a "what can you be doing all year long to keep the most amount of your money" line of thinking. And "how can you feel better about the taxes you are paying?"
"The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining" - JFK
"The time to do tax planning is before tax season." - Merriman Berkman Next.
Our tax specialists and CPA's are professionals in the tax law and can help you interpret it appropriately for your situation. They can also sit down with you and walk through a comprehensive review of your tax situation, outlining specific strategies to help you take control of April 15th.
Money management services
Financial planning: the what, why, how and where of money management » Learn more
Our money managers have seen it all and they understand the challenges people face with their money every day. We approach money management from where you are, with the goal of getting you to where you want to be - no matter where that is. We can work with you to lay it all out on the table, assess your situation, define your needs, and map out a plan to get you there, utilizing our entire team of professionals in debt management, taxation, saving, budgeting, investing and more.
Just need a little help to get started? We can do that too.
We can help you eliminate debt, develop a workable monthly budget, or decide the best way to invest monthly discretionary income. Your money manager can find solutions or just help you get clarity around your money - to help lessen the stress and anxiety of everyday living.
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