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Retirement Planning for Widows

Get the advice and guidance you need to take gain financial peace of mind, confidence, and the lifestyle you deserve.

Guidance and advice to help you take control of your life and finances in retirement.

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Losing your spouse is the #1 financial stress in life. When it happens, life becomes and feels more unstable. You may feel like you're forgetting things, losing control, and lack organization. When your life partner dies, there are dozens of questions that will cross your mind. We help help you get organized, create a plan for your future, and bring confidence and clarity back to your life.

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Key Concerns of the Women We Serve

Click on a Key Concern below to find out how a relationship with a financial planner can help you.

Key Concern:

My spouse took care of our finances and now I feel lost. How can I maintain financial security going forward?

Our Solution:

We’ll work with you to get your finances organized and explain your current financial situation. We’ll meet to discuss your goals and desires so we can craft a plan you understand.

Key Concern:

How can I maintain my lifestyle now that I'm on my own? 

Our Solution:

We'll help you analyze your income sources and expenses and design an income plan to help support your lifestyle so you don't have to worry.

Key Concern:

The estate settlement is so overwhelming. What do I need to do to settle the estate and get organized?

Our Solution:

There are lots of steps involved with estate settlement. But, we'll help you clear through the complexity and help you make smart decisions with your financials.

Key Concern:

How can I avoid running out of money due to my new financial situation?

Our Solution:

We'll help you clarify your expenses and income sources (like social security and your portfolio). Then we'll help position your finances so your money lasts as long as you do.

Key Concern:

How can I ensure that I'll be able to afford healthcare as I age?

Our Solution:

We'll calculate the cost of healthcare expenses and identify strategies to ensure you'll have the proper care when you need it most.

Key Concern:

How can I make my investments work for me in a way that helps me sustain my lifestyle? 

Our Solution:

We'll analyze your savings and investments and develop a plan to preserve your money and create an income stream if you need it. 

Retirement Planning Resources for Widows

 

Losing a loved one can create more questions than answers. Here are free resources to help you get organized and get answers. 

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Key Issues to Consider After Your Spouse Passes

This checklist covers 29 of the most important planning issues to identify and consider when your spouse passes away.

Key Documents To Keep on File

It can be confusing to know what documents to keep and throw away. This tool will help you know what to keep.

Issues to Consider Before Closing Estate

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Email: info@mycwa.com

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Hours of Operation:​

Mon - Friday: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM 

 

WILLIAMSBURG VA LOCATION

351 McLaws Circle,

Suite 1

Williamsburg, VA 23185

(757) 259-0111

 

RICHMOND VA LOCATION

8001 Franklin Farms Drive

RM 208

Richmond, VA 23229

(804) 729-5265

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RESTON VA LOCATION

1768 Business Center Drive

Suite 120

Reston, VA 20190

(703) 991-2000

​Disclosures:​

Covenant Wealth Advisors (CWA) is a d/b/a of Fonville Wealth Management LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser with offices in Richmond, Reston, and Williamsburg, Virginia. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Information on this website is educational and is not investment, tax, or legal advice; advice is provided only to clients under a signed client service agreement. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Awards and rankings are not indicative of future performance or of any client's experience; required disclosures appear with each award, and full methodology is available in our Award Disclosures. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization's initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.

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*Free Strategy Session and Consultation:

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No Monetary Cost
Our Strategy Session is provided at no monetary cost to you, and you are under no obligation to purchase any products or services.

 

Information Exchange
To request this Strategy Session, you must provide your contact information (name, email address, and phone number). By requesting this free session, you acknowledge that you are exchanging your contact information for the assessment and registering for our weekly newsletter offered at no monetary cost to you.

 

Assessment Process
Initial Consultation: We will schedule a meeting to discuss, document, and prioritize your retirement goals and concerns. During the conversation we may discuss strategies to consider in the areas of investment management, tax planning, and retirement income planning. Should you decide to become a paying client, we will design, build and implement a financial plan to help you to and through retirement.

 

No Obligation
You are not required to provide the additional financial information, meet with us beyond the initial consultation, or engage our services. You may discontinue the process or opt out of future communications at any time. You understand that by not providing information prohibits us from providing a thorough analysis.

 

Educational Nature
This Strategy Session is educational and analytical in nature. It does not constitute personalized investment advice or a recommendation to take any specific action. No advisory relationship is formed as a result of participating in this session. Any investment advice or implementation of strategies would only be provided after you formally engage us as a client through execution of a client service agreement.

 

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