Creating a Financial Plan to Pursue Financial Freedom

We strive to serve our clients during the financial planning process through deep and meaningful relationships that last for generations.

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Generational Wealth for Families and Business Owners

Whether you are just starting out, working at the height of your career, busy building a business, or getting closer to retirement, StepWise Financial Inc. is a financial services firm focused on helping you attain the financial freedom you have been dreaming about. It all starts with a custom financial plan designed around you, and your unique life vision and goals.

We strive to serve as your trusted advisor, and we help our clients pursue financial freedom through personalized planning, goal-oriented strategies, and long-term guidance. Our philosophy centers on understanding each client’s unique goals, collaboratively creating financial plans, presenting analyses and recommendations, and monitoring progress over time.

The Team at StepWise Financial

We assist clients with both planning and implementation, actively engaging with their financial lives and striving to exceed expectations through the generations. The financial professionals at StepWise Financial each have different accreditations, backgrounds, focus areas, and experiences which they use collaboratively to help clients. We invite you to browse through these individual pages to learn more about each team member, their backgrounds, and their approach to their work.

Bill Orchard-Hays III

Senior Advisor / Financial Consultant

Stacey Peets

Operations Manager

Alexander Peets, MBA

Founder / President / Financial Planner

Lizzy Cotton

Administrative Assistant

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Tailored Services As Part of Your Plan

We work with clients throughout the United States, with locations in three states to serve you. As an independent firm with access to hundreds of financial strategies from dozens of financial institutions, we provide many financial options. We strive to be completely agnostic, and our goal is for you to attain your personalized goals. Here are some of the services which may be included as part of your plan.

Investments

Investments can play a key role in your financial plan, and a mix of...
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Asset Allocation

Asset allocation is the process of selecting a mix of asset classes...
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Insurance

Insurance is essential to any comprehensive financial plan...
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Retirement Planning

Retirement planning today has taken on many new dimensions...
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Financial Planning

It’s important to create a written, holistic financial plan as...
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Tax Planning Strategies

While we do not do taxes, we do work alongside CPAs and tax...
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Estate Planning Strategies

Estate planning is essential for everyone, and we can provide...
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Charitable Giving

Everyone has their own reason for gifting their assets or a portion...
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Resources at StepWise Financial

We are here to provide clear information and help when it comes to managing, saving, investing, growing, and protecting your wealth. Browse the resources here, and we invite you to read, explore our calculators, watch videos, and learn about the basics of finance and retirement. And remember, please feel free to reach out if you have any questions! Meetings are complimentary and without obligation.

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Headquarters

2706 Enterprise Parkway, Ste A
Richmond, VA 23294
Office: (804) 904-2915
Fax: (888) 646-5602
admin@stepwisefinancial.com

Additional Locations

1896 Walsh Dr.
Yorkville, IL 60560

604 Oxboro Circle
Durham, NC 27713

Registered Representative offering Securities through Silver Oak Securities, Inc. (SOSI), member FINRA / SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through HBW Advisory Services LLC, a registered investment advisor. StepWise Financial Inc, HBW Advisory Services LLC, and SOSI are not affiliated. Investment Advisory Services offered through HBW Advisory Services LLC. StepWise Financial Inc., HBW Insurance and Financial Services, Inc. dba HBW Partners and HBW Advisory Services LLC are separate entities that do not offer legal or tax advice.

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