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Guidance, not guesswork.

Retirement planning can feel overwhelming when you’re not sure where to start. That’s why we created The Retirement Compass: a process that gives you clarity, understanding, and assurance while covering all the critical areas of your financial life.

THE NORTHERN WAY

Retirement Compass

At our firm, we prioritize two fundamental principles. First, we’re a small, independent boutique operation that exists to prioritize your needs above all else. And secondly, we’ve developed a proprietary process that allows us to set your compass accurately and efficiently.

This streamlined process empowers clients to approach retirement with ease and assurance. We oversee 5 crucial components of retirement to ensure your future stability, income and tax planning, investment planning, healthcare planning, and legacy planning.

 

step 1

Discover

We start by learning your story. Where you’ve come from, what you’ve built, and what matters most to you. We also explore the worries that keep you up at night—like taxes, healthcare costs, or outliving your savings—so we can address them upfront.

Step 2

Plan

Next, we map out a plan tailored to your life. This is where your Retirement Compass comes into focus, bringing together five key pillars of retirement planning:

  • Income & Tax Planning
  • Investments
  • Healthcare Planning
  • Legacy Planning
  • Ongoing Guidance

 

Step 3

Guide

Once your plan is in place, we move from strategy to execution. Think of us as your pilot: we handle the heavy lifting, coordinate the pieces, and keep everything moving forward. Your role? Enjoy life with the peace of mind that comes from knowing your retirement is on track.

The Outcome

Clarity And Assurance

When your plan makes sense and all the pieces work together, you’re free to focus on what matters most. The Retirement Compass does more than guide your finances. It gives you the freedom to retire knowing your future is secure, no matter what comes your way.

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What Our Clients Are Saying About Us

This testimonial has been provided by a client of Northern Way Wealth Management. This client has no conflicts of interest, and no compensation was provided to obtain this testimonial.

This testimonial has been provided by a client of Northern Way Wealth Management. This client has no conflicts of interest, and no compensation was provided to obtain this testimonial.

This testimonial has been provided by a client of Northern Way Wealth Management. This client has no conflicts of interest, and no compensation was provided to obtain this testimonial.

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What's Keeping You Up At Night?

LIVE YOUR RETIREMENT FREE OF WORRY

Income and Tax Planning

An important part of securing financial stability in retirement involves assessing your sources of income. This can include retirement savings, Social Security, and pension plans.  Equally important is tax planning, which includes taking advantage of tax-advantaged retirement accounts, understanding the tax implications of withdrawals from different accounts, and considering strategies to minimize taxes on your retirement income.
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Investment Solutions

Our investment strategy begins with a thorough assessment of your risk tolerance, ensuring that your portfolio is aligned with your comfort level. From there, we make adjustments to reduce fees and optimize returns, all while providing ongoing monitoring and management.

As your financial advisor, we will also work with you to organize, track, and test your retirement plan, ensuring that you have a clear understanding of your financial situation and a roadmap for achieving your retirement goals.

PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL SECURITY

Healthcare Planning

Health care is likely to be one of your largest expenses during retirement.  Understanding the drivers and avoiding coverage gaps are important when you’re weighing your options. At Northern Way, we:

VISUALIZE YOUR LOVED ONES CARED FOR

Legacy Planning

Determine how you want to pass on your assets, values, and beliefs to your loved ones and future generations. It’s about ensuring that your wishes are carried out and that your loved ones are provided for, both financially and emotionally after you’re gone.

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WHO WE SERVE

Our Client Community

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Healthcare
Professionals

At Northern Way, we specialize in serving the unique needs of physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. We understand the demands of your profession and the financial complexities that come with it. 

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Entering
Retirement

This is a critical time in your financial journey, as you prepare to transition from accumulation to distribution mode. We can help ensure that you are on track to achieve your retirement goals and enjoy a secure financial future.

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Enjoying
Retirement

It’s common for retirees to have questions about their retirement income, investment portfolio, or estate plan. Get an objective assessment of your current financial situation to help optimize your retirement plan.

Preparation is the single most important thing you can do to have a successful and financially secure retirement.
Northern Way Founder Jere Smith
Jere Smith, CFP®, CF2®
Northern Way Founder
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311 Financial Way, Ste 220,
Wausau, WI 54401

A reliable path to a successful retirement. It’s the Northern Way.

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