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Our Process

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Founder Kevin Lum walks you through our proven, 5-pillar approach to comprehensive financial planning.

Developing a retirement plan doesn't have to be overwhelming. We follow a simple, structured process designed to bring clarity to your next step, and confidence to your long-term goals.

What our clients are saying
Communication has been exceptionally clear and straightforward—Kevin explains complex financial concepts in a way that's easy to understand, without any jargon or pressure.
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What our customers are saying
"They spent the time getting to know my particular circumstances around retirement and am confident I have a great plan in place. I've been exceptionally pleased so far."
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What our clients are saying
Kevin and the rest of the Foundry team are amazing. As he says, I’m getting a ton of R.O.S. (return on sleep) by working with them. Highly recommend!
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Strategy Call
A quick, no-pressure conversation to understand your goals and see if we're the right fit.
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Onboarding Meeting
We gather key financial details and clarify your priorities, so we can start building a plan that fits your life.
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Developing the Plan
We analyze your current situation, identify opportunities, and craft a strategy aligned with your values and long-term vision.
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Retirement Roadmap
We present a plan that is clear, actionable, and built to adapt to your life.
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Action
We help you implement the plan with ongoing support, accountability, and adjustments as needed.
The Foundry Framework. Our proven, 5-pillar approach to comprehensive financial planning.
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Purpose-Driven Planning
We’ll structure your finances to support the goals, values, and  life you want to lead. We’ll help you align every decision with a clear sense of direction.
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Retirement Income
A well-crafted income plan lets you support the people, causes, and experiences that give your life richness, without worrying if the money will last.
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Investment Strategy
We focus on long-term growth, thoughtful diversification, and disciplined risk management to ensure your investments stay aligned with your goals.
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Tax Optimization
We help you reduce unnecessary drag and uncover strategies to create more space for generosity, flexibility, and growth.
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Risk Management
We help you prepare for uncertainty with strategies designed to safeguard your income, lifestyle, and legacy—no matter how your situation evolves.
The Foundry Framework. A five-step process for turning what you've saved into the retirement you can actually enjoy.
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Give Money a Purpose
First, we figure out what you actually want.
Before the spreadsheets, the conversation. Money is a tool — we make sure yours is pointed at the life you want to lead.
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Develop an Income Plan
Know what you can spend and where it comes from.
A paycheck-style plan that maps which accounts fund which years, so you can travel, give, and live without wondering if the money will last.
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Optimize Your Portfolio
Invest with evidence, backed by liquidity that supports the plan.
Evidence-based investing paired with liquidity buckets, so the market's mood never forces a sale. The portfolio supports the income plan we just built.
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Develop a Tax Strategy
Stop overpaying the IRS.
Roth conversions, withdrawal sequencing, IRMAA planning — the moves that quietly add years of spending.
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Assess Your Risk
Be ready for what you can't see coming.
Insurance, estate, and contingency planning — so a market drop or health event doesn't derail everything.
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