Cecil Staton, CFP®, CSLP®

Fee-Only Financial Planning For Early Career Dentists and Physicians

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Arch Financial Planning Cecil Staton, CFP®, CSLP®
Athens, GA

Serving Clients Nationwide

Fee-Only Financial Planning For Early Career Dentists and Physicians

Rated 5.0 out of 5
9 Certified Advisor Reviews™
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Areas of Focus

  • Federal Student Loan Option Analysis
  • Owning a Business
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Advising
  • Saving
  • Setting Up Retirement Accounts
  • Student Loan Advising
  • Taxes

About Me

Hi, I'm Cecil Staton, CFP®, CSLP®. I started Arch Financial Planning to make a difference in people’s lives. Most firms focus on investments or making a sale without understanding their client’s ‘why’. I set out to change that.

We help our clients pay down student loans, reduce taxes, invest smarter, and retire confidently on their terms. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, I am committed to the highest standards of excellence and professionalism in the industry.

After earning my bachelor’s degree in Financial Planning from the University of Georgia, I worked for several firms in Atlanta, GA. I now call Athens, GA home.

When not perfecting financial plans, you’ll find me visiting our favorite local brewery, sipping coffee with my wife and F1B golden doodle, and visiting family in Hilton Head, South Carolina.

Professional Designations

  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional
  • Certified Student Loan Professional (CSLP)

Affiliations

  • CFP Board
  • Fee Only Network
  • Financial Planning Association
  • National Association of Personal Financial Advisors
  • XY Planning Network

Primary Location

196 Alps Rd STE 2-141 Athens, GA 30606

Additional Locations

📍 6316 Peake Rd Macon, GA 31210

Meeting Options

  • Video Conference
  • In-Person
  • Phone

Compensation Methods

  • Fee Only
  • Flat Fee
  • Hourly Rate
  • One-time Financial Plan
  • Percentage of Assets Managed
  • Subscription

What to expect in the first meeting

Click the 'Book Intro Call' button above to schedule a complimentary introduction meeting. We'll ask you to first complete a brief questionnaire. It will only take a few minutes to complete. This questionnaire helps us gather important details about you and your specific situation. After you've completed the questionnaire, you'll be able to schedule a 30-minute introductory call with Cecil Staton. We meet for about 45 minutes to get to know each other and make sure our expertise matches your needs. The purpose is to get to know you, your goals, concerns, and your financial situation.

Offers Investment Management

Yes

About our Firm

Arch Financial Planning, LLC is a fee-only firm that guides high-earning white coats with student loans and families within 10 years of retirement to financial success.

The financial profession is notorious for not listening to our clients, selling unnecessary products, and talking down to people about investing. I set out to change that.

Arch Financial Planning strives to help you end the confusion around student loans, reduce taxes, and retire confidently.

We believe personal finance is often more personal than finance. We want to make you and your goals the focus of everything we do.

Most advisors are generalists that serve anybody with a portfolio. We focus on white coats with student loans and tax-efficient distribution plans for retirees.

Cecil's wife is the founder of Financial Planner Recruiting, LLC, a premier financial advisor recruiter.

Education

The University of Georgia, Bachelor's Degree, Financial Planning

Awards and Honors

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Hobbies and Interests

  • Eating Out
  • Exercising
  • Family
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Grilling
  • Movies
  • Reading
  • Running
  • Soccer
  • Sports
  • Traveling
  • Video Games
  • Wine

Who We Serve

  • Baby Boomers
  • Business Owners
  • Dentists
  • Dual Income Family
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Living in Retirement
  • Physicians
  • Young Families

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Financial Advisor Review

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Rated 5.0 out of 5
Feb 1, 2023
I am an attorney and friend of Cecil Staton. I believe that he is an excellent financial advisor. He has always been very disciplined and good at preparing for the future financially.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: This reviewer has never been a client.
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: This is a personal friend
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Five Stars

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Rated 5.0 out of 5
Jan 19, 2023
My investments are diversified, but low risk for my age. Happy with his suggestions and advice.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Current Client
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: This is a family member of the advisor.
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Five Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Rated 5.0 out of 5
Jan 12, 2023
My husband and I have been very pleased with the services Cecil has provided, as he has taken our personal goals and desires into account when helping us plan financially for the future of our growing family. Cecil has advised me on the best plan of action to implement to ensure my student loans are paid off in a timely manner and how to save appropriately in order to retire at the age I want to.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Current Client
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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5 Stars

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Rated 5.0 out of 5
Jan 10, 2023
Everything very professional and satisfactory. I highly recommend. Great to work with.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Current Client
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: This is a family member of the advisor.
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Five Stars

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Rated 5.0 out of 5
Dec 10, 2022
I’m very appreciate for the worth that he does to prepare for meetings and post meetings with homework to answer any and all questions. Cecil has tailored his conversation to fit my needs. He has shown this through exploring different retirement tools but also learning my business and my cash flow situation. By forecasting the future and wanting to know my personal and business goals.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Current Client
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Five Stars

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Rated 5.0 out of 5
Dec 8, 2022
Cecil is great and will help anyone achieve their goals
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Current Client
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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Excellent experience from start to finish. Professional and efficient.

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Rated 5.0 out of 5
Dec 6, 2022
Specialized and efficient management of student loans. Navigated Public Student Loan Forgiveness process.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Current Client
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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The level of service we have experience has exceeded our expectations.

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Rated 5.0 out of 5
Dec 4, 2022
He has always considered our current employment status and business ownership in making recommendations about the direction of our investment strategy.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Current Client
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
Disclosure: This is a family member of the advisor.
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Solid advice to help you achieve your goals and objectives.

✅ Wealthtender Certified Advisor Review™
Rated 5.0 out of 5
Dec 2, 2022
Cecil has taken the time to learn about our portfolio, ask what our goals and objectives are, then provide honest, solid feedback with recommendations to review that included a pathway forward which takes into account our priorities. He offers an excellent explanation and is available to answer your questions anytime.
Relationship to Financial Advisor: Current Client
Compensation: This reviewer received no compensation for this review.
Conflicts of Interest: There are no material conflicts of interest.
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