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How We Help Preserving Your Legacy and Empowering Your Future

Our services extend to the most personal areas of your life, offering specialized support for you and your family. We bridge the gap between "having a plan" by facilitating estate strategies that protect your legacy and extended care planning that safeguards your family’s well-being. Throughout this journey, we prioritize financial education, providing you with the literacy and insight needed to feel truly in control. From your first investment portfolio to the final details of your estate, we are here to turn financial complexity into a clear, actionable path forward.

Retirement Income & Strategy

Retirement Income & Strategy

We go beyond "the number" to ensure you are truly prepared for life after a paycheck. By analyzing your Social Security options, pension plans, and Cash Flow, we build a distribution strategy that identifies which assets to spend first. We stress-test your plan against inflation and market volatility so you can transition into retirement with total confidence.

Portfolio Management

Portfolio Management

Your investments should be tied to your goals, not market noise. We design and monitor diversified portfolios using a long-term, disciplined approach that prioritizes low costs and tax efficiency. Whether you are building wealth as a young professional or managing High-Net-Worth complexity, we align your risk tolerance with your timeline to keep you on track.

Financial Planning

Financial Planning

Life doesn't happen in a vacuum, and neither should your planning. This comprehensive service coordinates the "moving parts" of your financial life—from Education Strategies for your children and Debt Management to Small Business ownership guidance. We provide the information you need to know exactly what steps to take next.

Legacy Preservation & Risk Management

Legacy Preservation & Risk Management

Protecting what you’ve built is just as important as growing it. We help you identify which risks to transfer to insurance (such as Life Insurance or Extended Care) and which you can manage yourself. We also collaborate on Estate Strategies, Special Needs Trusts, and Charitable Giving to ensure your legacy is protected and your loved ones are provided for.

T² Financial – Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome! If you’re exploring financial planning or investment management, you probably have questions. Here’s a clear, conversational guide to the things people ask me most often. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, we are always happy to help—just reach out anytime.

Working With T² Financial

  • If you want a long-term partner who helps you set meaningful goals and create a realistic plan to reach them, you’re in the right place. I don’t chase trends or try to “beat the market.” Instead, I focus on what you can control—your goals, your timeline, and an investment strategy built with discipline and intention.

  • I work with individuals and families who have built a strong financial foundation and want a more structured, intentional approach to managing it.

    Most of my clients are busy professionals and growing families who are balancing careers, household responsibilities, and long-term planning. They value organization, clarity, and a long-term relationship with their advisor rather than trying to manage everything on their own.

  • Most clients pay a transparent asset-based advisory fee, billed quarterly. Financial planning is offered as a separate service with its own fee, which may be reduced—or even waived—depending on your situation.

  • I’m fully registered through LPL Financial, a leading independent broker-dealer. They oversee my licensing, compliance, and regulatory requirements. Your investments are always held with an independent custodian—never in my name.

  • Yes. As an Investment Adviser Representative, I’m legally required to act in your best interest. We’ll talk through what fiduciary care looks like during your introductory meeting.

  • I bring more than 12 years of experience in financial services, supported by:

    • Series 7 & 66 securities licenses
    • Insurance licenses (life, disability, long-term care)
    • AAMS® – Accredited Asset Management Specialist
    • CRPC® – Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor


    These designations give me deep experience in investment planning, tax-smart strategies, retirement income planning, and helping clients transition confidently into retirement.

  • Many of the clients I work with already have accounts in place. My role is to bring structure and alignment to those pieces—so your financial life works together, not in separate parts.

Financial Planning & Investments

  • I provide ongoing investment management and comprehensive financial planning, including:

    • Retirement planning
    • Tax strategies and coordination
    • Goal tracking
    • Insurance reviews
    • Collaboration with CPAs and attorneys
    • Portfolio design and monitoring
  • My approach is grounded in long-term, evidence-based investing:

    • Evidence over emotion: Decisions are driven by research, not headlines.
    • Diversification: Risk is spread across thousands of companies globally.
    • Low cost: I use institutional-class mutual funds and ETFs when appropriate.
    • Tax efficiency: Strategies like tax-loss harvesting and asset location help keep more of your returns.
    • Discipline: Portfolios are rebalanced systematically—not based on fear or market noise.


    (Diversification does not guarantee profit or protect against loss.)

  • We look beyond a single number. I review your savings, income sources, healthcare costs, and lifestyle goals. I can also stress test your plan to see how it holds up under real-life curveballs—market swings, inflation changes, unexpected expenses, and more.

  • Yes. I work with clients both locally and across the country through secure virtual meetings, phone, and ongoing digital communication.

    This allows for a consistent, long-term advisory relationship regardless of location, while still providing a high level of personalization and attention

Accounts & Security

  • When we open your account, we set up a secure ACH link to your bank. From there, you can move money through:

    • A verbal request to my office (verbal authorization required)
    • LPL Account View®, where you can make mobile deposits and initiate transfers
  • Security is a top priority. I use encrypted communication tools, two-factor authentication, and a secure document vault to protect your personal and financial information.

Getting Started

  • We start with a conversation focused on you—your goals, your current situation, and what you want to improve. There’s no pressure or commitment. It’s simply a chance to get clarity and see if working together makes sense for you.

  • I’d love to connect.
    Schedule a complimentary call or email michelle.paris@lpl.com

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