Services & process

Advice that connects all the dots.

A thoughtful financial plan should help you see what matters, decide what comes next, and use your money with more confidence.

Comprehensive guidance

Your financial life, working as one.

Bemiston helps organize the decisions that rarely fit into a single category.

01 / CASH FLOW

Make room for now and later

Balance spending, saving, and investing without turning every decision into a guilt trip.

BudgetingEmergency fundsDebtMajor purchases
02 / INVESTING

Put your portfolio on purpose

Build and manage a diversified portfolio aligned to your goals, risk tolerance, time horizon, and values.

AllocationRebalancingTax efficiencySocially responsible themes
03 / WORK & FAMILY

Use the benefits you’ve earned

Make informed choices about workplace benefits, equity compensation, insurance, and competing family priorities.

401(k)Stock compensationInsuranceEducation
04 / THE REST

Plan for the things that don’t fit neatly

Coordinate with accountants, estate attorneys, mortgage brokers, and insurance professionals when your plan crosses disciplines.

Tax coordinationEstate planningTransitionsEverything else

What it looks like

A process built around you.

Every engagement is customized, but the path from uncertainty to action follows six clear steps.

  1. 01

    Not a sales call

    A casual, complimentary conversation about what’s on your mind and whether working together makes sense.

  2. 02

    Get organized

    Gather the information, understand where you are today, and clarify where you want to go.

  3. 03

    Have the investment talk

    Discuss investment philosophy, your current portfolio, risk tolerance, goals, and values.

  4. 04

    Craft the plan

    Turn your circumstances and priorities into a detailed, easy-to-understand strategy.

  5. 05

    Take action

    Implement the recommendations together with clear, measurable next steps.

  6. 06

    Review and adjust

    Meet regularly to monitor progress and adapt as your life, priorities, and markets change.

Straightforward fees

Know what you’re paying—and why.

Bemiston is fee-only. Ryan receives no commissions or product kickbacks.

Financial planningFrom $3,000

The exact fee scales with the complexity and scope of your plan.

Investment management1% annually

Financial planning fees are usually waived for clients with managed asset accounts.

Start with a conversation

What would make your financial life feel lighter?

Bring the big question—or the pile of little ones. The first 45-minute meeting is complimentary.

Schedule an introduction →