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Financial Planning

Holistic Financial Planning in Charleston, SC

Because bold futures are built with more than just investment returns.

Your financial life doesn’t exist in silos, and neither should your financial plan. Your business decisions affect your taxes, your taxes affect your investments, and your investments shape what’s possible for your family. At Bellerophon, we build one integrated plan that connects all of it — so every decision moves you toward the life you actually want, not just a bigger account balance. As an independent, fee-only fiduciary in Charleston, the only thing we’re paid to optimize is you.

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What We Cover

Tax Planning
From reducing your taxable income today to planning tax-efficient withdrawals in retirement, we weave tax strategy into every decision — and coordinate with your CPA so the planning and the filing finally work together, all year long.
Retirement Planning
For entrepreneurs and high earners, the standard retirement playbook rarely cuts it. We design a strategy around your real timeline and goals — using every tool available, from backdoor Roths to cash balance plans — so you can step back on your terms.
Risk Management
Risk is unavoidable; unmanaged risk is optional. We pressure-test your plan against market downturns, disability, and the unexpected, and make sure your insurance actually protects what you've built instead of overpaying for what you don't need.
Estate Planning
We help your assets transfer according to your wishes — tax-efficiently, privately, and without probate headaches — reviewing beneficiaries and coordinating with your estate attorney so your plan does what you intend when it matters.
Cash Flow Planning
Know where your money goes and where it should go. We help you organize spending, structure cash reserves, and turn an inconsistent or lumpy income into a steady, intentional plan that funds both today and tomorrow.
Education Planning
You want to set your kids up for success without derailing your own goals. We help you weigh 529s and other tools, balance education funding against retirement, and keep both on track.

Specialized Offerings for Entrepreneurs and Executives

You’ve worked hard to earn your equity. Now let’s make sure it works hard for you.
RSU & Stock Option Strategy
We help you decode your compensation plan so you know when to exercise, how to reduce taxes, and how it fits into your broader portfolio.
Cash Balance Plans
Looking to expand your retirement savings while reducing taxable income? We design and implement cash balance plans for high-earning business owners who want to play smarter, not just harder.

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Why It Works

As an independent, fee-only fiduciary, we’re paid by you — never by commissions or fund companies. That means the plan we build is the plan that’s right for you, full stop. No products to push, no quotas to hit — just clear, coordinated advice that adapts as your life changes and is reviewed with you regularly so it never goes stale. It’s financial planning the way we’d want it for our own families.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between financial planning and investment management?

Investment management is one piece of financial planning. A financial plan looks at the whole picture — your income, taxes, retirement, insurance, estate, and goals — and coordinates your investments within it. We do both, as one integrated service.

Are you a fiduciary, and how are you paid?

Yes. As an independent, fee-only fiduciary, we’re legally bound to act in your best interest, and we’re paid only by you — never through commissions or product sales. That removes the conflicts baked into commission-based advice.

Do I need a certain amount of money to work with you?

We work best with business owners, executives, and professionals who have real complexity: equity comp, a business, multiple accounts, or a high income. If your financial life has outgrown a DIY approach, it’s worth a conversation.

Do you coordinate with my CPA and attorney?

Absolutely. Good planning doesn’t happen in a vacuum. We work alongside your tax and legal professionals (or can introduce you to ours) so your plan, your taxes, and your estate documents all point in the same direction.

How often will we meet?

Typically we meet throughout the year and any time a major decision or life change comes up. A plan is a living document, not a one-time PDF — we review and adjust it as your life evolves.

What areas do you serve?

We’re based in Charleston, SC and work with clients across the Lowcountry, including Mount Pleasant, Daniel Island, and Summerville, as well as virtually across the country.

Let’s create a financial future that fits your life and stretches your potential.

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