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WHY DEFINE

Not all financial advisors are created equal.

Fiduciary

Fi-du-ci-what!? It’s simple — we have structured our business so that we are personally liable if we give you bad advice. Sounds reasonable, right?

Commission-Free

No commissions and no hidden fees. The only compensation we receive comes from our clients directly.
Period.

CFP® Professional

The CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation means we are on top of our game. Only 25% of all financial advisors* in the industry can claim this distinction.
*Source: www.cfp.net, www.cerulli.com

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IT’S WELL DEFINED

Let the stories speak for themselves.

Case Study 1:

Work Optional

Mark and Jennifer don’t have a set date for retirement — not because they can’t retire, but because they’re not sure they ever want to stop working completely. Mark is a tenured professor who can’t imagine no longer making such a big impact the lives of the people he teaches. He loves being able to…

Case Study 2:

A Foundation

A $20 million university endowment in Indiana asked us to consult on their foundation’s investment portfolio. Prior to working with us, the foundation’s board of directors had delegated investment management to an insourced Chief Investment Officer as the sole portfolio manager…

Case Study 3:

H.E.N.R.Y. (High-earner, not rich yet)

Meet Bridget. As an attorney, she has a high-dollar income. She also has many dreams: buying a home, minimizing taxes, and knowing she has the ability to retire comfortably if she ever stops working. But there were 2 massive obstacles standing between her and her dreams: ZERO TIME & ZERO PLAN.

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FINANCIAL PLANNER SERVICES

A fee-only financial advisor for retirees, busy professionals, and non-profits. Services include:

INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
CHARITABLE GIVING SERVICES

FINANCIAL PLANNING
BUSINESS RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS

RETIREMENT PLANNING
INSURANCE SERVICES

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TECHNOLOGY MEETS FINANCIAL PLANNING

All of your financial accounts in one place!

A research group once described financial planning as feeling like a mix between a dental visit, math class, and marriage therapy. Making smart decisions with your money shouldn’t be painful – it should be rewarding!

We have partnered with industry-leading technology partners to help make sure your experience with our firm is nothing like a trip to the dentist. Our goal is to help simplify your financial life and put together a plan that you can actually understand.

Available to our amazing clients at no extra charge.

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ABOUT US

You define your goals. We define a plan. Together, we define your future.

Define Financial is a fee-only financial planning firm headquartered in San Diego, CA. We specialize in financial planning and investment management services for busy professionals and retirees.

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.

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TAYLOR R. SCHULTE, CFP®

FOUNDER & CEO

Welcome! I’m a native San Diegan and I’ve spent over half of my career working for large wealth management firms. They spent more time talking about how to make the firm more money than how to make clients more money. I wanted to change that.

In 2014, I launched Define Financial. We are a team of industry-leading CFP® professionals working with our clients on the same side of the table. We help our clients keep more of their hard-earned money, solve complex financial planning issues, and achieve financial freedom.

Since launching Define Financial, I’ve been recognized as a four-year Five Star 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 also a regular contributor to Kiplinger and San Diego Downtown News.

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, searching for the next best carne asada burrito, or trying to master Adam Scott’s golf swing.

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Don’t Buy a Home in San Diego – Rent Instead

By: Jon Luskin | Published: September 1, 2018

As a San Diego homeowner and self-proclaimed financial planning nerd, please allow me to share my thoughts on San Diego real estate. Let me begin by saying: I love getting a good deal. That’s why I shop at Costco, put low-ball offers on used items on eBay, and scrounge Craigslist for free stuff. I do this because I know that I have a limited amount of money. So, to make my money last, I put in a little effort to get a good deal. And, in…
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Investopedia – Taylor Schulte, CFP® named in Top 100 Financial Advisors

By: Define Financial | Published: August 20, 2018

San Diego, June 6, 2018—Taylor Schulte, CFP® was named one of the top “100 Most Influential Advisors” in 2018 by the media giant, Investopedia. “The Investopedia 100 list celebrates financial advisors who have contributed significantly to conversations about financial literacy, investing strategies, life-stage planning and wealth management.” -Investopedia.com We were a little excited when we heard the news, can’t you tell?

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