Frequently Asked Questions

  • SteadyRise Financial works best for individuals and small business owners who want thoughtful, tax-aware guidance and value understanding their finances, not outsourcing every decision.

    You may be a good fit if you:
    • Want proactive planning rather than one-time transactions
    • Have multiple income streams, benefits, or business considerations
    • Prefer fee-only advice with no commissions or investment/insurance product sales
    • Value clarity, education, and long-term thinking

  • SteadyRise Financial may not be the right fit if you are looking for:
    • Investment management, get rich quick schemes, or portfolio/stock trading
    • Investment and Insurance product recommendations or commissions
    • Ongoing bookkeeping or day-to-day accounting services
    • Free advice or quick answers without context

  • The first step is scheduling a discovery call. This allows us to discuss your situation, determine whether working together makes sense, and identify the most appropriate service.

  • Financial planning involves personalized guidance based on your full financial picture and specific goals.

    Financial coaching focus on building understanding and confidence around financial concepts without individualized recommendations or implementation.

    If you are unsure which service is appropriate, this can be discussed during a discovery call.

  • Most services are offered as flat-fee engagements to support clarity and alignment.

    Pricing is based on scope and complexity and is confirmed before work begins. Hourly advisory is available for limited-scope questions when appropriate and require a discovery call.

  • SteadyRise Financial offers a brief discovery call to confirm fit, scope, and next steps.

    Discovery calls are not used to provide advice and are designed to ensure expectations are aligned before engaging.

  • Yes. A brief discovery call is required before beginning any engagement, including hourly advisory work, to ensure appropriate scope and alignment.

  • SteadyRise Financial is not a registered investment adviser and does not provide investment advice, securities recommendations, or portfolio management services.

    Financial planning engagements may include discussion of investment concepts, asset allocation frameworks, and planning assumptions for educational purposes only. Clients implement investment decisions through their chosen advisor, custodian, or platform.

  • Yes. Services are provided to clients across the United States, subject to applicable regulations within particular states.