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After a over a decade in the mortgage business, I am very proud of my career and what I have been able to help my clients achieve. I have always believed that one of the most important services I provide is analyzing how your home fits into your complete financial picture. I have become rather passionate about this over the years. To take that to the next level, I earned my Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist (CMPS) designation which is held by less than 1% of brokers nationwide.

The CMPS Certification is the first and most prestigious Mortgage Planning Certification Program in the industry. Every CMPS member must adhere to a strict code of ethics, continuing education requirements and testing which I believe every person in the mortgage industry should be a part of.

As a Certified Mortgage Planner, I am:
  • Committed to raising mortgage industry standards of practice, ethics and professionalism through individual membership, training and certification.

  • Qualified to help my clients achieve financial freedom, build wealth and experience their life dreams by implementing intelligent mortgage, cash flow and home equity strategies.

  • Equipped to be a strategic partner to homeowners, first-time home buyers, move-up home buyers, real estate investors, Realtors, builders, attorneys, CPAs and financial advisors.
Buying and owning a home impacts your financial life in SO many ways. Having a resource to help you manage those impacts is critical before, during and after closing. Of course, when you are in the middle of buying a home there is so much happening that it can seem overwhelming to think about anything else.

I have discovered one way to help my clients plan for the long-term is an annual review. A wide variety of topics are covered such as:
  • Credit - I will review your credit report to make sure you are doing everything possible to keep your scores as high as possible.

  • Taxes – No one wants to pay more in taxes than you have to, and your home is one of the best ways to maximize your write-offs.

  • Title/Vesting - How the county recorded the title to your property determines who legally owns your property. This is especially important if you are not or cannot be legally married.

  • Retirement Planning – Are you taking advantage of your 401k plan? There are often small steps that can be taken to maximize your future security.

  • Wills – Never a fun subject and many people avoid them, but they are extremely important to protect your assets and loved ones. I can show you how to do it cost-effectively!

As the events of the past year have demonstrated, having good advice and a trustworthy advisor on your side is more important than ever. I look forward to the opportunity to help you plan for a better future.