
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.
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Big Box Finance Shops |
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INVESTMENT PLANNING | |
✓ Personalized, academic-based strategies | △ Standardized advice, advisor-dependent |
CFP® AVAILABILITY | |
✓ Eric is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERâ„¢ (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 |
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Big Box Finance Shops | |
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INVESTMENT PLANNING | ✓ Personalized, academic-based strategies | △ Standardized advice, advisor-dependent |
CFP® AVAILABILITY | ✓ Eric is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERâ„¢ (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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