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Millennial Financial Planning: Your Journey to Success

start YOUR SUCCESS JOURNEY

Take our 2-minute money check-in survey to see if you should start budgeting and money management for your financial future. 


CLICK HERE FOR SURVEY


Use our STARTER BUDGET to get a grasp on your income and expenses, helping you improve your financial planning for millennials!


CLICK HERE FOR STARTER BUDGET


Ready to enhance your personal finance education and start? 


CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE A TIME

Financial Planning for MillenniaLS

Why

Learn the skills you need for success

Goal

Take our 2-minute money check-in survey to see if you should start budgeting and money management for your financial future. 


CLICK HERE FOR SURVEY


Use our STARTER BUDGET to get a grasp on your income and expenses, helping you improve your financial planning for millennials!


CLICK HERE FOR STARTER BUDGET


Ready to enhance your personal finance education and start? 


CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE A TIME

Goal

Learn the skills you need for success

Goal

Next Phase Financial, LLC helps Millennials gain financial knowledge and confidence through comprehensive personal finance education. Schools often don’t cover essential topics like insurance, finance, or tax basics, leaving many young adults unprepared. The firm provides valuable guidance on budgeting and money management, buying a first home, protecting your family, and retirement and tax planning. The goal is to empower younger generations with the tools needed for informed, confident financial planning for millennials.

Learn the skills you need for success

Learn the skills you need for success

Learn the skills you need for success

We’ll meet you where you are to help you achieve your financial goals. Our financial planning for beginners focuses on budgeting and money management, guiding you through managing expenses, achieving financial independence, and getting out of debt. We also assist with saving for major purchases, creating a customized insurance plan, and implementing tax planning strategies. Additionally, our investing strategies specifically designed for Millennials will enhance your personal finance education, ensuring you're well-prepared for the future.

How it works

Take control of your future - on your terms

Learn the skills you need for success

Start with a free strategy session — available virtually or in person in Lake in the Hills, IL. During this no-obligation meeting:


Our financial advisor will explore your goals and needs, particularly focusing on budgeting and money management principles.


You’ll receive personalized financial planning ideas suited to your situation, especially relevant for millennials seeking personal finance education.


You'll leave with at least one actionable idea to help you achieve your goals.


After the session, you can decide whether to continue working with us.


If you become a client, we will:


1. Create a custom financial strategy tailored to your needs.

2. Help you implement the plan in your everyday life, emphasizing effective budgeting and money management.

3. Meet regularly to offer ongoing guidance and support.

Take control of your future - on your terms

Take control of your future - on your terms

Take control of your future - on your terms

Managing money can be challenging for Millennials, particularly with student loans, rising costs, and multiple financial goals. Next Phase Financial specializes in budgeting and money management to simplify finances, offering personalized financial planning for millennials that aligns money with their values. 


Take the first step in your personal finance education by completing the free Millennial Money Check-In to embark on your journey toward an intentional and empowered financial future. CLICK HERE FOR SURVEY

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Investment advisory services offered through Brookstone Capital Management, LLC (BCM), a registered investment advisor. BCM and Next Phase Financial LLC/Carla Merlak are independent of each other. Insurance products and services are not offered through BCM but are offered and sold through individually licensed and appointed agents. The content of this website is provided for informational purposes only. It is not a solicitation or recommendation of any investment strategy or intended to provide tax or legal advice. Investments and/or investment strategies involve risk including the possible loss of principal. There is no assurance that any investment strategy will achieve its objectives. 

Registered Investment Advisors and Investment Advisor Representative act as fiduciaries for all of our investment management clients.  We have an obligation to act in the best interests of our clients and to make full disclosure of any conflicts of interests.  Please refer to our firm brochure, the ADV 2A item 4, for additional information.


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