Get There.
Past uncertainty and complexity
through major life transitions.
To that good place where your money is doing
exactly what you want for your life.
THE GUIDE APPROACH TO FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ADVISING
“I specialize in helping families – and women in particular – navigate the many complicated financial realities of life today. I give my clients the confidence to detach from headline anxiety, focus on the fundamentals and big picture, and get crystal clear on their own financial path and strategy.”
— K. Esther Szabo, CFP® and CeFT®, Gates Pass Founder and Chief Financial Guide
“I work with successful professionals and high-earning families navigating a transition into real money responsibilities, by helping them understand their options and use the tools available to meet their goals.”
— Erik Schei, CFA, Gates Pass Financial Guide
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WHAT’S A
PERSONAL
FINANCIAL GUIDE?
At Gates Pass our approach is different than the big brokerage houses. Much more all-encompassing of your full financial picture, it includes both financial planning and investment management. We serve our clients in many ways.
YOUR GO-TO
Trusted point of contact for all your questions and go-to hub of a broad network of skilled professionals for all financial specialties.
Having a trusted
guide can be the key
to getting the most
out of your journey.
OUR INDEPENDENCE =
YOUR FREEDOM
We’re what’s called an “independent” financial advisory firm. Which means we’re not affiliated with any broker-dealer and don’t sell any “in-house” products to clients. We act as your fiduciary advisor, recommending investments from a broad spectrum of investment choices. As a fiduciary, we are duty bound to select the investments that we believe to be in your best interests.
GETTING THERE
Financial Guidance for Your Life Journey
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