Why You Should Work with a "CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™"
Although many professionals call themselves "financial planners," only a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ has completed extensive training and is held to the highest ethical and educational standards. CFPs® are held to a fiduciary standard , we are obligated to put you - our Client -First. To become a CFP® requires obtaining a Bachelor's degree for course work that includes Finance, a Continuing Education requirement , passing the CFP® exam, and having at least 3 years experience prior to being allowed to use the CFP® designation.
The 5 E's of a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
Think of a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ as a CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER for your Finances
Debra L. Nelson, MSFS, CFP®, CASL® has been in practice providing financial planning services for over 30 years. She provides individuals with personalized, coordinated investment, and tax planning as well as asset preservation strategies, retirement, and estate planning services.
Debra is an experienced speaker and aims to be a champion of helping families in "getting their financial house in order." Debra brings passion, wisdom and experience to her work with individuals, non-profit organizations and public interest groups. Debra is dedicated to helping individuals and families understand how to best work with a team of advisors to help create their own legacy.
Debra's practice actively engages clients in their life planning to create a trusting relationship. Debra believes that it is important to instill a holistic approach to financial planning. She works to discover every client's unique aspirations and goals in order to determine what is truly important to them when building financial plans.
She will help you understand the opportunities and potential rewards that are available when you take a proactive approach to your personal financial situation.
We have equipped Charleston Financial Planning Consultants with some of the most advanced technology available in the financial service industry. These investments in our firm allow us to have no geographical limitations and give our clients personalized asset allocation analysis, allocation and investment service. Clients can choose to have their own financial website. (To see a demonstration please click on the link below).

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Newsletters
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Telemedicine: The Virtual Doctor Will See You Now
Many large employers offer telemedicine programs in their benefit packages. Do you know the potential advantages of telemedicine?
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Money Market Funds in a Low Rate Environment
Did you know there still may be reasons to hold money market mutual funds despite low yields? Read this article to find out more.
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HOT TOPIC: How COVID-19 Has Changed Consumer Behavior and the Future of Retail
This article looks at the “new normal,” its effect on consumer behavior and the retail industry, and what that could mean for the economy.
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Four Questions on the Roth Five-Year Rule
This article provides an overview of two versions of the Roth five-year rule and how they apply to various situations.
Calculators
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Retirement Plan Early Distribution
Estimate how much would remain after paying income taxes and penalties if you took an early distribution from a retirement plan.
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Lifetime Earnings
This calculator is designed to help you attach a dollar figure to your life’s work.
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Cash Flow Analysis
This Cash Flow Analysis form will help you weigh your income vs. your expenses.