Financial advisor reviewing a household budget with a client in a calm Malibu office with coastal light

Advisor consultations

Sit down with a money coach who gets it.

You deserve a money plan designed around your dreams, not a one-size-fits-all formula. No judgment. No confusing jargon. Just practical financial planning built from your actual numbers.

Confidential conversations Typical savings of $200–$800 Judgment-free guidance

How your consultation works

A simple process, from first call to clear next steps

Why leave money decisions hanging? In one conversation, we turn scattered concerns into a plan you can start tomorrow.

Before the call

Link a few accounts and gather the basics. That preparation helps us spot patterns quickly, so the session stays focused on your real priorities.

During the call

We spend about 45 minutes on cash flow, debt, savings, and goals. What’s the biggest leak in your budget? We’ll find it together.

After the call

You receive a written action plan with specific moves, priority order, and a realistic timeline. No fluff. Just clear financial planning.

What we'll cover together

Personalized financial advice that fits real life

Debt, savings, insurance, investing. Which one needs attention first? We’ll prioritise the decisions that make the fastest difference.

Debt payoff strategy

Choose a payoff method that matches your cash flow, so progress feels steady instead of punishing.

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Expense audit

We’ll separate habits from hidden fees and identify the small leaks that quietly drain your monthly budget.

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Savings goal setting

Build a plan for emergency funds, travel, home deposits, or a calmer month-to-month buffer.

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Tax-efficient investing

Get a plain-English overview of the accounts and contributions that may support long-term growth.

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Insurance review

Spot gaps, overlaps, and cost-saving opportunities without overbuying coverage you do not need.

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Estate basics

Get the essentials organised with a practical checklist that helps you protect the people you love.

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CFP advisor standing beside a desk with budgeting notes and a laptop in a bright Malibu studio

Meet your personal money guide

A local advisor who understands coastal cost-of-living pressure

Our lead consultant, Elena Mercer, CFP®, works with people who want a plan they can actually follow. She’s spent 17 years helping families, freelancers, and busy professionals make sharper choices with less stress.

Malibu living can be beautiful and expensive. Elena knows that tension well, and she brings that local context into every advisor consultation.

“Good financial planning should feel calm, specific, and human. You shouldn’t need a dictionary to understand your own money.”

Elena Mercer, CFP®

Straightforward investment in your future

One clear package. No hidden fees.

Initial Consultation

Free

Start with a low-pressure conversation about your goals and the challenges on your plate.

  • Ongoing coaching: $150 per session or $1,200 per year
  • Includes a written plan, next-step priorities, and follow-up guidance
  • No hidden fees, no surprise add-ons, no pressure
  • Insurance questions? We’ll explain how coverage and consulting differ

Yes. You’ll leave with a practical starting point, a clearer view of your money habits, and a sense of what to tackle first.

Then we keep the plan lean. Many clients use one consultation to get organised, save quickly, and pause until they’re ready for the next step.

Success stories from clients like you

Real progress starts with one honest conversation

Could a single session change the next 30 days? For these clients, it did.

Ready to take the first step?

Book your free session and get a clearer money plan

Do you need to share bank details? Not upfront. We can start with the basics and only go deeper when you feel ready.

No. We can review your situation with summaries, screenshots, or the numbers you’re comfortable sharing. Trust first.

That’s fine. A single consultation can still uncover savings, remove uncertainty, and give you a plan you can use on your own.

Usually within a few business days. If you’re ready now, we’re ready to help.

Request your consultation

Fill out the form, choose a preferred time, and we’ll respond with the next available slot. Easy.


Prefer to speak now?

+1 983 302 4472
info@legacystrategies.com