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A fee-only financial advisor for professionals over age 50 planning for retirement. Services include:
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ABOUT US
You define your goals. We define a plan. Together, we define your future.
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Define Financial is a fee-only financial planning firm headquartered in San Diego, CA. We specialize in retirement planning and investment management for professionals who are retired or approaching retirement.
Do you think the next 30 years will look like the previous 30 years? We certainly don’t. Define was launched to provide a fresh, new perspective on the global financial markets and develop forward-looking solutions to ensure our clients can reach their goals.
TAYLOR R. SCHULTE, CFP®
FOUNDER & CEO
Welcome! I’m a native San Diegan and I worked for large wealth management firms for half of my career. They spent more time talking about how to make the firm more money than how to make clients more money. I set out to change that.
In 2014, I launched Define Financial. We are a team of award-winning CFP® professionals working with our clients on the same side of the table. We help our clients reduce taxes, invest smarter, and retire on their terms.
Since launching Define Financial, I’ve been recognized as an award-winning Wealth Manager in San Diego Magazine, a Top 40 Advisor Under 40 by InvestmentNews, and I was the recipient of the 2015 SD Metro Movers award by San Diego Metro Magazine.
I’m a proud graduate of the Eller College of Business at the University of Arizona and the Executive Financial Planner program at San Diego State University. In addition, I hold the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation – exemplifying my commitment to the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in the industry.
When I’m not perfecting financial plans, you can find me traveling with my wife and two sons, searching for the next best carne asada burrito, or trying to master Adam Scott’s golf swing.
pet: French Bulldog, Paisley
The Frenchie is a mix of three different breeds – diversified, just like my investment portfolio.
can’t be interrupted when: The Wildcats are playing
Timing – important in sports, not investing
favorite hiking spot: Cowles Mountain
Life is worth the climb
best burrito in San Diego: Nico’s, Ocean Beach
May result in inflation —of the stomach
favorite date night: Azuki Sushi, Bankers Hill
This place doesn’t get enough credit
queued up on the driving playlist : Podcasts!
Low cost, high yield.
best happy hour: Jaynes Gastropub
Suitable for both bear and bull markets
favorite golf course: La Cumbre Country Club, Santa Barbara, CA
Today I’m going to explain exactly what Per Stirpes is. In fact, this funny Latin word recently saved our client from making a giant estate planning mistake. And she didn’t even need to hire an attorney to fix it! If you want to make sure your money is inherited by the right people, you’ll enjoy… Continue Reading
By: Define Financial |Published: November 22, 2019
San Diego, October 31, 2019 —Taylor Schulte, CFP® was recently named one of Investopedia’s Top 100 Financial Advisors for 2019. According to the industry-leading giant: “The Investopedia 100 celebrates financial advisors who are making significant contributions to critical conversations about financial literacy, investing strategies, life-stage planning and wealth management. They influence the practice of financial… Continue Reading
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12526 High Bluff Dr Suite 238 San Diego, CA 92130
858 . 345 . 1197
858 . 345 . 1319
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