Areas of Focus
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Financial Life Planning
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Retirement Planning
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Retiring Early (F.I.R.E)
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Tax-Smart Accumulation Planning
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Tax-Smart Distribution Planning
About Christopher Lazzaro, ChFC®
Hi, I'm Christopher Lazzaro. I founded Plan For It Financial, LLC, to follow my passion for helping others gain a deeper understanding of their personal finances.
While most everyone understands the importance of getting their respective financial houses in order, the challenge lies in balancing living for today, while maintaining an eye toward the future. Bridging this gap through realistic goal setting, establishing priorities, and practical, actionable advice without the unnecessary layers of financial jargon and complexity is my firm’s primary value proposition.
I focus principally on mid- to late-career professionals and early-stage retirees. This group is often considered to be nearing or in the retirement "red zone." The retirement “red zone” is characterized as the five years leading up to and following the decision to stop working full time. I have found clients appreciate working with an advisor that can directly relate to this exciting, but also scary, season of life.
My three decades of investment management and insurance experience, includes more than 23 years at one of Boston's preeminent institutional asset managers working with some of the country’s largest public and private pension plans, endowments, and foundations.
In 2007, I earned the Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®) designation from The American College of Financial Services. Pursuit of the ChFC® broadened my expertise beyond investments and insurance to include the areas of taxes, estate planning, charitable gifting, and retirement planning. I am also a member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA).
I take great pride in and am grateful for the opportunity to offer clients access to personalized, unbiased financial advice to make informed decisions with confidence. If you are ready to take the first step to get your financial house in order, or just in need of a check- up without high pressure sales pitches, let’s connect!
Professional Designations
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Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)
Affiliations
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Advice Only Network
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Fee Only Network
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Financial Planning Association
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Garrett Planning Network
Primary Location
17 Paradise Road, Vinnin Square Plaza, Ste 1099 - Salem, MA 01970
Meeting Options
- Video Conference
- In-Person
- Phone
Compensation Methods
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Advice-Only
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Fee Only
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Flat Fee
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Hourly Rate
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One-time Financial Plan
What to expect in the first meeting
Click the 'Book Intro Call' button above to schedule a complimentary conversation. We’ll discuss what led you to reach out to a financial planner at this time, set expectations, and clarify whether an advice-only firm like ours aligns with your unique needs and objectives. Thank you and look forward to meeting!
About Plan For It Financial, LLC
Plan For It Financial was founded on the belief that a goal without a plan is just a wish. The credit for this assertion belongs to the author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry which he shared in his 1943 classic the The Little Prince. Some 80 years later, we couldn't agree more.
With that belief in mind, we are dedicated to guiding individuals and families through the process of defining, creating, and executing financial plans unique to their specific goals and circumstances.
Guiding Principles:
✔️ Plan For It Financial is an advice-only financial planning firm. You can expect comprehensive financial advice and education without the precondition of managing your investments.
✔️ Plan For It Financial is a fee-only firm. You will always know what you are paying, in the form of a flat fee, and there are no asset minimum threshold requirements.
✔️ Plan For It Financial acts as a fiduciary to its clients and is legally and ethically required to always act in your best interest.
Who We Serve:
• Mid-Career (Age: 40+)
• Nearing Retirement (Age: 50+)
• Newly Retired
Education
Salem State University, Bachelor of Arts, English
Hobbies and Interests
- Family
- Golf
- Sports
- Tennis
Who We Serve
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Baby Boomers
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Corporate Executives
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DIY Investors
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Dual Income Family
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Entrepreneurs
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Families
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Gen X
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Individuals
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Living in Retirement