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Align Your Money
With the Life You Envision

Financial Planning for Millennial and Gen Z Attorneys

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What does it mean to align your money with the life you envision?

Aligning your money with the life you envision means using your finances intentionally to support what matters most to you—whether that’s more time with family, career flexibility, or travel. It’s about making financial decisions that reflect your values, so your money becomes a tool for living the life you truly want.

Why we're different

Fee-Only

Our clients pay us to give them holistic, unbiased advice. That’s it. We do not sell commission-based products, so we have the freedom to develop your financial plan and investment strategy free of outside influence.

Fiduciary

The fiduciary standard is the highest standard of care. As a fiduciary to our clients, we always make recommendations that are in your best interest, not ours.

Independent

As an independent Registered Investment Adviser, we have the flexibility to serve our clients in the way that best meets your needs.

Trusted by Our Clients

Joel has been instrumental in helping us navigate two major transitions—my move from Big Law to an in-house role and my wife launching her medical practice. He gave us the structure, clarity, and strategies we needed to manage both our personal finances and the complexities of running a new business with confidence.

- Dan S. (In-House Counsel) and Rija S. MD

Working with Joel has turned our vision into a clear and actionable plan. Joel doesn't push or sell a certain approach; he listens. Joel has offered advice tailored to our unique needs and goals. His guidance saves us hours each month, so we can focus on our busy careers and enjoy time with our growing family, knowing our finances are on track. We cannot recommend him highly enough.

- Michael & Madelyn S., Big Law Associates

As a first-year partner in Big Law, I quickly realized how much more complicated my taxes became once I transitioned from associate to partner. Joel not only helped me understand my new tax obligations, but he also created a clear plan to manage quarterly payments, maximize deductions, and reduce surprises. His ability to explain complex issues in a straightforward way has given me peace of mind and saved me both time and money. I feel much more confident knowing I have a trusted advisor who understands the unique challenges attorneys face in Big Law.

- Jessica B., Big Law Partner

Joel helped me get organized and set clear financial goals that actually feel achievable. With his guidance, I now have a concrete plan and confidence in the steps I’m taking.

- Mary C., Big Law Associate

The testimonials provided are by current or former clients of SharpEdge Financial. Clients were not compensated for providing them, and no material conflicts of interest exist that would affect the content of these statements. Testimonials may not be representative of the experience of all clients.

The SharpEdge Way: Our Five-Step Process

Step 1:
Get Aligned

Before we can do any type of planning, we need to know where you want to go. In this step, we dive deep into your goals and what you want to accomplish, so we can align your money with the life you envision.

Step 2:
Get Organized

Once we know where you want to go, we get to work! The first thing we do is gather every piece of relevant information and organize it into a cutting-edge personal finance portal. Next, we do a deep dive into your cash flow and budget to determine how much money is coming in, how much is coming out, and what’s left over to put toward your goals.

Step 3:
Create an Action Plan

This is where we craft your financial plan. You will receive a list of concrete action items neatly organized in your financial portal, so you know exactly what you need to do to achieve your goals.

Step 4:
Implement

As the great Nelson Mandela once said, a “vision without action is just a dream.” In this stage, we ensure those timely action items get done and checked off the to-do list!

Step 5:
Monitor and Review

To ensure you stay on track to achieve your goals, we will meet periodically to update your financial plan and address any new issue that arises.

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Joel Chouinard, CFP®

Joel founded SharpEdge Financial on the belief that working with a financial planner should never depend on purchasing a product or investing assets. Instead, each relationship is tailored to the client’s unique circumstances at that moment. Put simply, what matters most to you is what matters most to him.
Drawing on his perspective and experience, Joel provides clear strategies and solutions to the complex financial challenges his clients encounter every day.

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SharpEdge Financial LLC is a Registered Investment Adviser registered with the State of Texas. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Although we provide our services virtually to individuals throughout the United States, we may provide individualized investment advice or recommendations to clients only in jurisdictions where we are properly registered, notice-filed, or exempt from registration. We will verify that we are authorized in the appropriate jurisdictions before providing services to new clients. Please see Disclosures for additional important information.

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Project-Based Planning Pricing

  • One-time flat fee starting at $2,500.
  • Half due up-front, half at delivery.
  • The fee is based on complexity.

Ongoing Planning Pricing

The ongoing planning fee has two components:

  • (1) Initial onboarding fee ranging from $2,000 to $5,000.
  • (2) Ongoing fee ranging from $400-750/month (starts 90 days after beginning of engagement).
  • The fee is based on complexity.

Ongoing Planning +
Investment Management Pricing

This fee is in addition to the Ongoing Planning Services fee

Assets Under Management

Fee

Under $500,000

1.00%

$500,001 - $1,000,000

0.80%

$1,000,001 - $3,000,000

0.60%

$3,000,001 - $10,000,000

0.40%

$10,000,001 +

0.25%

Fee schedules are subject to change.

You Made Partner, Now What?

Free Email Course for New Big Law Partners

In this course, you will learn about:

  • Big Law partners' compensation and taxes.
  • New partner benefits and retirement plans.
  • Strategies to mitigate the impact of the changes on your cash flow.
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