Your questions, answered.

If you are considering hiring a financial advisor, the most important question is simple. Can this firm provide real value for my situation. If the answer is no, you should not pay for a service that does not meaningfully improve your outcome. If the answer is yes, the next question becomes what is that value worth to you, and can the firm systematically deliver on what they promise.

At Macco Financial Group, our value comes from coordinating your entire financial life so you can make better decisions with more confidence. We do that through our exclusive ALIGN Method, which connects goal driven planning, proactive tax planning, and purpose driven investment management into one integrated strategy. Instead of treating your investments, taxes, and retirement decisions as separate conversations, we bring them together in one place.

Here is what makes us different:

• We lead with a plan, not a portfolio. Your investments are the implementation of the plan, not the starting point.
• We focus on the seasons where decisions carry more weight. Near retirees, wealth builders, and business owners face higher stakes and more moving parts. That is where our process delivers the most value.
• We are proactive and systematic. You should not have to wonder if something is being missed. Our process is designed to identify key decision points ahead of time and coordinate action across planning, taxes, and investments.
• We provide a team based experience. You are not relying on one person. You have a coordinated team and a repeatable process.

If you are looking for someone to simply pick investments, we may not be the right fit. If you want a clear plan, coordinated tax strategy, and an investment approach that is aligned to your life and timeline, we would love to have a conversation.

Macco Financial Group is paid for the advice and ongoing planning and investment management we provide. Most commonly, our fee is structured as an ongoing advisory fee based on the assets we manage for you. In some cases, depending on the engagement, planning work may also have a separate fee. Regardless of structure, our compensation is fully transparent and disclosed upfront.

You will see the exact fee schedule before you ever become a client, and we review it with you so you understand exactly what you pay and what you receive in return. If you decide to move forward, advisory fees are typically deducted directly from your investment account and clearly reflected on your Raymond James account statements, so you can see the amount, timing, and description.

You do not have to decide on the first call. The intro call is simply to learn about your situation, answer your questions, and determine whether we are a fit. If it makes sense to take the next step, we will walk you through what the ALIGN process would look like for you, what it includes, and what it costs. You decide to become a client only after you have clarity on the plan, the expectations, and the fees.

Client assets are custodied with Raymond James in your name, not held by Macco Financial Group. That means you retain ownership and can view your accounts at any time. With your permission, we manage the investments and implement your plan, but we do not take possession of client assets.

Our team brings years of experience helping individuals, families, and business owners make high impact decisions around retirement, taxes, and investment strategy. We focus on the areas that matter most when decisions carry more weight, especially for near retirees, wealth builders, and business owners. You will work with credentialed professionals who are trained to coordinate planning and investments as one integrated strategy, not as disconnected parts.

You will hear from us proactively, not just when you reach out. We maintain an ongoing rhythm of planning and investment oversight, and we communicate more frequently during key moments such as retirement transitions, major life events, tax planning windows, and market volatility. The goal is simple: you should always know where you stand, what we are doing, and what the next best step is.