You've done the hard work of saving. Now you need someone who can help you make it last — without the confusion, pressure, or noise.
I’m Sam Flaten — a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Chartered Financial Consultant® who believes good planning shouldn’t feel confusing, vague, or overly abstract.
After years of building financial plans for retirees, professionals, and families across the country, I saw the same pattern:
People near or in retirement weren’t getting the clarity they needed to move forward.
The advice was too generic. The direction was too loose. And the expertise often wasn’t built around the real questions retirees face — like taxes, income, and how to make everything last.
That’s why we started this firm: to offer real planning, not just talk. To give people confidence in every decision. And to guide them toward a life of freedom, generosity, and rest.
Why Retirees Plan with Us
Expertise Tailored to Retirees — wefocus on the stage of life where clarity matters most.
Credentialed & Experienced — CFP®, ChFC®, and years of actual planning work. Rooted in Stewardship — Faith-driven, planning-first advice that puts wisdom ahead of hype.
You Work With Me Directly — No call centers, no hand-offs. When you hire me, you get me.
I’m here to walk with you — to build a clear plan, make wise decisions, and help you retire with clarity and confidence.
Click the 'Book Intro Call' button above to schedule a quick call where we'll answer any questions you might have about Narrow Road, our innovative planning models, and our cutting edge investment methodology. We look forward to speaking with you.
Offers Investment Management
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About Narrow Road Financial Planning
Do your investments and your financial plan actually work together?
Too often, people end up with a basic, model portfolio on one side and a generic plan on the other—neither built for the complexities of real life. We fix that.
We combine proven, research-backed investment strategies with financial planning that adapts to your goals, your income needs, and your values. Whether you're navigating retirement, weighing big decisions, or just trying to make sure you’re doing the right things with your money—we help bring it all into alignment.
Our portfolios aren’t just diversified—they’re designed to complement diligent retirement savings, real estate, small business ownership, or other strategies you already use to build wealth. And we don’t require massive account minimums to access them.
You don’t need to settle for a plan that’s vague or investments that are disconnected. You deserve clarity, coordination, and a strategy that actually moves you forward.
If you’re tired of wondering whether you’re on the right track, let’s change that.
Education
University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Bachelor's degree, Finance and Economics
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