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Northshore financial advisor recommendation

Posted on 7/23/24 at 2:28 pm
Posted by DownSouthDave
Member since Jan 2013
7502 posts
Posted on 7/23/24 at 2:28 pm
Looking for a financial advisor on the Northshore to help out some friends. They have had some struggles recently and have significant credit card debt. They need someone to review their situation and help them come up with a plan to move forward.
Posted by eljusterina
HAMMOND
Member since Jul 2007
3253 posts
Posted on 7/23/24 at 3:30 pm to
Bruce Shields & Associates, LLC
Posted by UpstairsComputer
Prairieville
Member since Jan 2017
1797 posts
Posted on 7/23/24 at 3:37 pm to
I know you're trying to help, but not many FA's want to do this type of work. Generally it means quite some time before this can end up being a paying client and that means they are doing work for free. Not that they mind helping, but it's not really a good referral. And these referrals tend to be the ones who ask the most questions because they haven't started much yet.

Have them list every debt amount, interest rate, and minimum payment, and a column for notes if necessary, preferably in an Excel or Google sheet. Then have them do a monthly budget in the same way. A *realistic* budget, not something on a napkin where they've forgotten they need to eat every day.

From there, post it here and we'll tell them what we think.
Posted by DownSouthDave
Member since Jan 2013
7502 posts
Posted on 7/23/24 at 3:56 pm to
Thank you for the reply.

They have a strong income, but there was a client (attorneys) who decided to bring their small company into litigation and it really hurt them financially.

They are in the middle of an acquisition/sale of their company right now and should be able to exit in a few years comfortably.

I don't think payment would be a problem.

They aren't sure if taking out equity against their home is the best solution or if there is another direction they should go...I have no idea what to tell them other than seek the help of a professional.
Posted by Popths
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2016
4396 posts
Posted on 7/23/24 at 4:12 pm to
True Wealth Advisors. Billy Maisano
Posted by Got Blaze
Youngsville
Member since Dec 2013
9855 posts
Posted on 7/23/24 at 5:03 pm to
BM is a very good friend of mine ... solid dude
Posted by TigerChamp2009
On the line
Member since Oct 2014
63 posts
Posted on 7/23/24 at 8:07 pm to
www.mathewsservices.com/
Posted by meeple
Carcassonne
Member since May 2011
10795 posts
Posted on 7/23/24 at 10:10 pm to
quote:

True Wealth Advisors. Billy Maisano

+1. We use True Wealth, different advisor though.
Posted by Buck Dancer
New Orleans
Member since Jan 2008
4827 posts
Posted on 7/24/24 at 7:05 am to
I’m on the Southshore but use True Wealth advisors as well (different advisor than BM) . I’ve been happy with their work.
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