Our Mission
To help clients achieve financial wellness by providing Fee-Only Financial services with a relentless focus on Personal Attention and Trust.
Fiduciary
We refuse commissions. We do not sell financial products. We are fee-only!
Credentials
We have all the right skills, knowledge and experience to advise you!
Trustworthy
We are honest and trustworthy. We work hard to win your confidence!
My Quest for Unbiased Advice Led Me Here
Hi there,
My name is Vid Ponnapalli. I am the owner of Unique Financial Advisors & Tax Consultants. I provide customized Financial coaching, Investment Management, and Tax services for Busy, Mid-career Professionals. Here is my story:
Flashback: I was 40. My wife and I were busy with our careers and three children. Our financial accounts were scattered. We were paying a lot in income taxes. We had conflicting financial goals: Spend on the car we like, spend on family vacations, save for our dream home, save for our kids’ education, or save for retirement. We needed help organizing our financial life; We needed financial advice, so we could achieve our goals! We looked around but could not find an unbiased financial advisor who would put our interest before his/hers.
Fast forward: Five years later, I approached a financial advisor for help with Investment Management. His firm insisted that I need a minimum of $1million to become a client. I was not ready to commit that much money to start a new advisory relationship. Again, I could not find the financial advisor I was looking for!
That is when I realized that busy, mid-career professionals are under-served by traditional financial planning methods. I wanted to contribute and change this paradigm. The result: I launched Unique Financial Advisors in 2014 with a commitment to provide fee-only financial advice with no asset or income minimums.
If this fits your vision, too, please schedule a Free “Discovery meeting” to learn how I do what I do.
A couple of years into the practice, I realized while I was able to serve my clients with their financial planning and Investment Management needs, I still referred them to accounting firms for their tax preparation needs. Many of my clients indicated they rather have a one-stop source for their financial service needs. I listened to them and became an Enrolled Agent (EA) in 2016. As an EA, I am now able to prepare tax returns and represent clients before the Internal Revenue Service.
Long story short, my life experience led me to what I am doing, and I am passionate about it.
On a personal note – my beautiful wife, Maha and I live in Holmdel, New Jersey. Our three young boys are on their path to settling down in life. When I am not working, I enjoy hiking, skiing, and spending time with family.
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Who we serve
Medical professionals
Physicians and Dentists looking for Tax-efficient wealth management
Empty-nesters
Empty nesters planning for retirement and tax efficient retirement income
Busy executives
Busy, mid-career professionals seeking financial advisory and tax services
Families with young children
Families with young children committed to taking control of their financial future
Working with Generation X families is our speciality
Areas of expertise
What We Do Best
Tax Planning
Tax
COLLEGE FUNDING
Advice on ways for you to save for your kids’ college education
INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Asset allocation and rebalncing to meet your​ financial goals
RETIREMENT PLANNING
Advice on distribution strategies to achieve retirement income goals.
Estate Planning
Work with you and your Attorney to achieve estate planning goals.
Insurance Review
Review current Insurance protection and identify gaps.
Our Services
We are a one-stop source for all your financial needs. We provide financial Planning, investment management, and tax preparation services.
Financial Planning
College Savings Analysis, Employee Benefits review, Retirement Planning, Financial Goals, Investment Analysis, Estate Planning, Insurance Review, Debt Management
Investment Management
Investment Analysis, 401(K) Reviews, Asset Allocation, Tax Efficiency, Portfolio Rebalancing, Consolidate Accounts, Set Goals & Priorities, Develop IPS
Tax Related Services
Identify Tax Saving and Deferring Opportunities, Future Tax Projections, Recommend Tax Planning Strategies, Tax Preparation, Help with Tax Issue Resolutions
1-Minute Financial Assessment
In this short exercise, answer questions about yourself and your future objectives. We will analyze your Input and provide Instant Feedback on your current situation.