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Wealth & Retirement Planning for High-Income Professionals
Build wealth now. Retire confident later. 

Hi, I'm Steve.
I'm the Director of Financial Planning & Wealth Management at CERTA Financial Planning. Since 2009, I’ve helped high‑income earners, both W‑2 professionals and business owners, build wealth and confidently transition into retirement.
 

Based in North Jersey • Serving clients nationwide

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Are you 40-65

and in your peak earning years but still wondering:

"I'm earning more than ever, so why do I still feel behind?

“What tax moves should I be making right  now?”

“How do I turn my savings into   retirement income?”

If these resonate, schedule a 30-minute conversation and we’ll walk through your current strategy and identify opportunities for improvement.

Ready to Build Your Plan Together?

Get started in three easy steps:

Step 1:

 Call To Determine Fit (30 Minutes)

No cost conversation about your goals, timeline, and key questions to determine if we are a good fit. 

Step 2: 

Data Gathering & Plan Design

Review accounts, taxes, benefits, and priorities  to build a coordinated, tax‑smart plan.

Step 3:

Implementation & Ongoing Monitoring

Execute investments and planning strategies and adjust regularly as life and tax laws change

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Certa Financial Planning

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