Retire with Clarity, Confidence, and a Plan that Puts You First

We help bring insight and peace of mind to your retirement picture. No confusing jargon, no sales pressure, just smart, personalized advice from people who care.

You’ve worked hard to build your nest egg. Now you want to make sure it lasts and that you’re making the most of it.

At Equilibrium Financial Planning, we specialize in working with people who are nearing or already in retirement and want a clear, personalized plan for what comes next. That means helping you understand how much you can spend, when to take income, how to reduce your tax bill, and how to feel confident that everything’s working together so that you can spend less time worrying and more time enjoying life.

We are proud to serve as a fee-only fiduciary.

This means we are compensated solely by the fees you pay for our advice and services. We do not accept commissions or incentives from third parties, nor do we sell financial products. Our fee-only structure eliminates conflicts of interest and ensures that every recommendation we make is based entirely on what’s best for you and your financial goals.

If you’re at or approaching retirement age

But you have questions

How can I reduce my taxes in retirement?

How do I know if I have enough for retirement?

How much can I spend in retirement?

Navigating the complexities of wealth management can be overwhelming. That’s why we’re here—to provide you with clear strategies tailored to your unique situation.

Personalized Financial Planning vs. Big Box Solutions

Equilibrium Financial Planning goes beyond standard offerings. We provide in-depth, unbiased guidance across all aspects of your financial life, from retirement and tax planning to insurance and cash flow management, services often limited or absent at the large firms.

Big Box Finance Shops
INVESTMENT PLANNING
Personalized, academic-based strategies Standardized advice, advisor-dependent
CFP® AVAILABILITY
Eric is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) Advisor-specific, inconsistent
RETIREMENT PLANNING
Comprehensive, monthly reviews Variable, limited services
EDUCATION PLANNING
Expert 529 & student loan guidance Variable, limited services
ADVISOR CONSISTENCY
Direct, ongoing relationship with Eric Frequent changes, firm-dependent
COMPREHENSIVE TAX PLANNING
Tax education, analysis, Roth conversions, withdrawals Limited or none
SPECIFIC TAX ADVICE
IRS Enrolled Agent (EA) provides direct tax counsel Prohibited by firm compliance
INSURANCE PLANNING
Available for all types of coverage Not offered
CASH FLOW PLANNING
Monthly analysis, recommendations, transfers Not offered
Big Box Finance Shops
INVESTMENT PLANNING Personalized, academic-based strategies Standardized advice, advisor-dependent
CFP® AVAILABILITY Eric is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) Advisor-specific, inconsistent
RETIREMENT PLANNING Comprehensive, monthly reviews Variable, limited services
EDUCATION PLANNING Expert 529 & student loan guidance Variable, limited services
ADVISOR CONSISTENCY Direct, ongoing relationship with Eric Frequent changes, firm-dependent
COMPREHENSIVE TAX PLANNING Tax education, analysis, Roth conversions, withdrawals Limited or none
SPECIFIC TAX ADVICE IRS Enrolled Agent (EA) provides direct tax counsel Prohibited by firm compliance
INSURANCE PLANNING Available for all types of coverage Not offered
CASH FLOW PLANNING Monthly analysis, recommendations, transfers Not offered

Where We Meet Clients

We primarily serve individuals planning for retirement in the New Orleans area who desire in-person meetings within the comfort of their own home.

We offer Google Meets for clients located outside of Louisiana or who prefer that platform.

Why Clients Choose Us

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