We pride ourselves on being independent.
Objective Advice
As an advisor operating under an independent RIA platform, we are not required to promote proprietary products and recommend solutions based on your needs. We are “fee-only,” which means we don’t receive commissions for recommending investments or selling products, which helps ensure our clients’ interests always come first.
Comprehensive Solutions
At Dvorak Financial Planning, we specialize in crafting comprehensive strategies tailored to your unique financial needs and goals. We tailor our solutions to each client’s unique needs and goals. With no pressure to use in-house or proprietary products, we have the freedom to explore a wide array of investment options and craft personalized strategies that align with each client’s financial objectives.
Collaborative Environment
We believe in fostering partnerships with our clients’ professional service providers, such as attorneys and CPAs. Collaboration is essential to seamlessly integrating all the components of one’s financial puzzle in a cohesive and comprehensive manner.
Our Commitment To You
Discover how our guiding principles elevate your financial planning experience and help you work toward achieving your long-term goals.
We Are
Compassionate and Client Centric
By listening attentively and understanding your unique circumstances, we can offer guidance that resonates with your values and aspirations, fostering a strong advisor-client bond built on trust and mutual respect.
We Value
Trustworthiness and Transparency
Transparency and trust are at the core of our values. We pride ourselves on providing clear explanations, honest recommendations, and a commitment to always acting in your best interests.
We Utilize
Holistic Financial Planning
Our approach to financial planning covers every aspect of your financial life. By aligning all the pieces of your financial puzzle, we provide a clear path for working toward your financial future.
We Emphasize
Education and Learning
We believe in educating clients and keeping them informed. We also promote a lifelong learning mentality, encouraging you to stay curious, engaged, and proactive in your financial education journey.
Our Trusted Partners
Dvorak Financial Planning is a partner firm of Uptick Partners (“Uptick”), a Registered Investment Adviser that offers independent advisors with a robust platform for starting their own practice. Uptick provides guidance and support for transitioning advisors and a community of like-minded advisors with shared backgrounds and common goals. Uptick is unique in their approach to partnering with breakaway advisors and targets a certain subset of advisors who stand to benefit from the founders’ own experience and journey to independence.
We have selected BNY Mellon | Pershing (“Pershing”) as our custodian due to their robust infrastructure, advanced technology, research capabilities, and exceptional service. Pershing’s stringent security measures, industry reputation, and stability provide us with confidence in their ability to safeguard client assets. With 85 years of industry leadership and $2.5 trillion in assets under custody and/or administration globally, Pershing is a trusted choice for over 1,100 firms and 8 million investors.
We have selected Charles Schwab Advisor Services as a custodian for their comprehensive platform, advanced technology capabilities, and extensive research resources. Schwab’s commitment to security, combined with their financial strength and industry standing, provides confidence in their ability to safeguard client assets. As a long-established leader in financial services, Schwab supports independent advisory firms with a focus on service quality and innovative solutions that align with our commitment to delivering professional guidance to our clients.
We have selected Altruist as a custodian due to their modern, technology-driven platform designed specifically for independent advisory firms. Altruist’s streamlined infrastructure, transparent fee structure, and innovative tools help support efficient service delivery for our clients. Their platform brings contemporary thinking to custodial services while maintaining rigorous security standards, helping independent advisors deliver quality financial guidance that aligns with our commitment to putting client interests first.
Custodian references are provided for informational purposes only and do not represent a guarantee of future performance, service levels, or security.
As of April 3, 2024. The Forbes ranking of America’s Top Wealth Advisors and Best-In-State Wealth Advisors, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative criteria learned through telephone, virtual and in-person due diligence interviews, and quantitative data such as revenue trends and assets under management. The algorithm additionally weighs factors such as service models, compliance records and industry experience, and focuses on those that encompass best practices in their approach to working with clients. All advisors that are considered have a minimum of seven years experience. Portfolio performance is not a criterion due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK receive a fee in exchange for rankings. SHOOK does not want 300,000 nominations and sets thresholds to minimize the quantity they receive. Below is the data related to the number of individuals considered for the rating/award: 44,990 nominations received, based on high thresholds 23,876 invited to complete online survey 20,412 total telephone interviews 4,926 total in-person interviews at advisors’ locations 1,507 total virtual interviews 8,507 total number of advisors receiving a ranking/award
Symbol & Meaning
Building Blocks That
Tell Our Story
Our logo featuring a capital “D” composed of various shapes is a compelling and symbolic representation of the multifaceted world of financial planning. Each shape within the “D” can be seen as a building block, representing the different components and strategies that come together to create a comprehensive financial plan.
