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What to Expect


2m Financial 5 Step Process

Our team here at 2M Financial Group understands the need to balance realistic budgets with financial expectations and goals, because we have families too. We also understand that everyone’s situation is different, and we will work closely with you through the often overwhelming process of creating a customized insurance financial blueprint, designed specifically to help you. Our commitment is to always provide you with unbiased advice and unparalleled service, coupled with a personal touch. Here’s the process you can expect from us:

1. Sit down and get to know each other.

Every family’s financial situation is unique. That's why it’s so important to find out as much as we can about you and your financial goals. The more we know about you, the more precise recommendations we can make and the more we can help you. As a result, we may take some time to discuss your hopes, dreams and objectives — the things that really matter to you. At the same time you’ll get to know us, how we work, and you can see if we're a good fit.

2. Analyze and review your needs.

We will work with you to identify and prioritize your objectives, and then help establish benchmark goals. This is important because we live in a world of unlimited choices. People often fail to achieve objectives because they try to accomplish too much at once, or they don’t attach specific deadlines to their goals: they “fail to plan.” By breaking down your goals to specific objectives, you can look at available resources and decide which goals are realistic, which need to be adjusted and scaled down, and which simply must be abandoned.

3. Develop and implement a strategy to help you achieve your goals.

Based on our conversation and analysis, we can recommend some insurance and financial products that can help you achieve your financial goals. We do the research and analysis so you don’t have to.

4. Coordinate your financial activities.

If you would like, we can also coordinate your insurance and financial activities for you with the other members of your team of financial, tax and legal advisors. We also know experts in those fields, if you’re looking for a knowledgeable, friendly person to assist you.

5. Monitor your progress.

We will commit ourselves to not be that “guy that sold you something a while back,” but rather someone who continuously maintains an open dialogue and provides ongoing service as your needs and situation change over time. Planning is not “one and done.” Strategies need to be adjusted periodically as your life changes. We will work with you over the years to help keep you up to date as you adjust your needs and wants.

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488 Kinney Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49534

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Phone: 616-752-4512

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    • Meet Our Team
    • What to Expect
    • Our Alliances
  • Expertise
    • Businesses
    • Individuals
    • Investment & Retirement
    • Physicians
    • Products
    • QLAC
    • Ten Buckets
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    • American Funds
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Disclosure

Michael Michalak is an agent licensed to sell insurance through New York Life Insurance Company and may be licensed with various other independent unaffiliated insurance companies in select jurisdictions. Insurance products and services may be offered only in jurisdictions where the agent is properly licensed. State license numbers shown where specifically required. Additional jurisdictions available upon request.

Michael Michalak is a Registered Representative of and offers securities products & services through NYLIFE Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC, a licensed insurance agency, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company, 488 Kinney Ave Nw, Grand Rapids, MI 49534, 616-752-4512. Securities products and services are offered only in jurisdictions where the registered representative is properly registered.

Michael Michalak is also a Financial Adviser with Eagle Strategies LLC, a Registered Investment Adviser, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company. Advisory services are offered only in jurisdictions where the financial adviser and Eagle Strategies LLC are properly registered.

2M FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC is not owned or operated by NYLIFE Securities LLC or its affiliates.

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