How We're Different

Longview Advisors is a comprehensive, fee-only wealth management and financial planning firm with offices in Newton and Wichita, Kansas. The firm is owned and operated by John Miller. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and member of The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) and the Alliance of Comprehensive Planners (ACP) - the country’s leading professional associations of fee-only financial advisors - John Miller upholds the highest professional, fiduciary, and ethical standards in the financial planning industry.

Why Our Clients Choose Us:

We are true fiduciaries. Since we are fee-only (exclusively fiduciaries), we are able to recommend funds and strategies based solely on what is best for you without the conflicts of interest that may exist when an advisor's recommendations impact his or her compensation (as is the case with fee-based or commission-based advisors).
We offer tailored wealth management and holistic financial planning. Unlike most advisors, we do not believe that the "cookie cutter" approach of putting you in a model portfolio simply based on your risk tolerance or age is good enough. We deliver value and peace of mind by diving deeply into the many areas of your financial life so that we understand your entire situation and can help you achieve your goals.
We are committed to delivering value that exceeds our fee. We take pride in delivering and quantifying value for clients. We provide cost-benefit analysis so prospective clients can make an informed decision about working with us. We are also very tax-focused and help clients save on taxes.
Our fees are NOT based on "assets under management." Instead, we are paid a transparent annual retainer fee for our wealth management service. This reduces potential conflicts of interest and means that our advisory fees are tied to the scope and complexity of each situation, not simply the size of an investment portfolio.

Curious to learn more about what "fee-only" means and why it matters? Learn more here!

AFFILIATIONS

Services

WEALTH MANAGEMENT RETAINER

retainer fee: Please contact us for a quote

A Wealth Management Retainer engagement provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning for a transparent annual fee. This is an ongoing relationship where our firm acts as trusted guide in the financial areas of your life.

During the Initial Year of your Wealth Management Retainer there are typically 6-10 meetings, which may cover the following topics:

Portfolio Analysis. We compile a complete inventory of your investments and real estate and analyze each for costs, tax efficiency, performance, risk, and diversification. We help you to understand what you have and whether what you have is appropriate for you and help you fix the problems you're facing.
Risk Management & Insurance. Since we don't sell insurance, our sole interest is making sure you have the right amount and type of coverage. We help you determine how much and which type of insurance coverage you need, what risks you can afford to self-insure, where you should buy your insurance, how much you should pay for it, and help you maximize your employee benefit package.
Tax Planning. We strategically help you take advantage of tax planning opportunities so that you aren't paying more tax than required. We help you implement tax-efficient investments, Roth conversions, charitable giving, and life-time giving.
Estate Planning. Estate planning goes well beyond making a will. We help you consider medical directives and other end-of-life issues, minimize estate taxes, discuss when a trust might be appropriate, and help you decide how to most effectively transfer ownership of a small business. We’ll help you consider options that you can implement with your attorney.
Goals and Values. Your goals and values are the foundation on which your personal financial plan is built. Whether your goal is to start a business of your own, have peace of mind about retirement, or leave a legacy through your charitable estate plan, your financial plan is coordinated so that you can do the things that are most meaningful and satisfying to you.
Retirement Planning. Retirement planning is more than simply ensuring that you won’t outlive your money - although that is a major concern. It also involves the timing of benefits, including Social Security, and – beyond the financial aspects – it’s about how you will make your retirement years personally fulfilling and enjoyable.
Investment Management & Asset Allocation. We work with you to create an investment plan that is designed specifically for your particular situation and goals. We will not simply put you in a model portfolio based on answers to a brief risk tolerance survey. Since we are compensated directly and exclusively by our clients in a fee-only way (rather than through commissions from fund companies, hidden fees, etc), we can provide unbiased investment advice.
Cash Flow Planning. Deciding in advance how you will spend your money ensures you are making regular progress toward financial independence and keeps your plan on track. If you are struggling with debt and spending issues, we will help you set priorities and gain control over your money.
Charitable Planning. We help you accomplish your charitable goals in the most tax-efficient way possible. Planning tools may include: donor advised funds, charitable trusts, and charitable estate planning.
Education Funding. If you have children or grandchildren, identifying the best way to saving for their education can be a complex and confusing process. We help you choose the most effective way to save for future college costs.
Ongoing Consultation. Our open retainer means that, in addition to the services listed here, we will provide advice any time you request it on the financial matters that concern you.

In Renewal Years there are typically 2 or more meetings, depending on your needs. Topics cover a full spectrum but will usually include:

Investment management
Portfolio rebalancing
Portfolio/net worth update
Tax Planning
Other planning services as requested
Other Initial Year topics are reviewed every several years, or as needed
Full access to advisor as needed

HOURLY FINANCIAL PLANNING

Financial Planning Fee: $300/hour (4 hour minimum per engagement)

We offer customized hourly financial planning to address your most pressing financial planning issues. The number of hours to complete the planning will depend on the complexity and scope of services required.

Examples of common financial planning topics include:

Asset allocation strategies
Education planning
Employee benefit analysis
Estate planning
Goal setting
Insurance analysis
Inventory of assets
Investment strategy & selection
Portfolio/net worth analysis
Real estate
Charitable gift planning
Tax planning
Other financial planning services as requested

All hourly financial planning meetings are conducted via video conference.

About

John Miller, CFP®, AWMA®, FCEP

Financial Advisor & Owner

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John Miller | Financial Advisor and Owner

John is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, NAPFA-Registered Advisor, Accredited Wealth Management Advisor^SM , Fellow in Charitable Estate Planning with the Charitable Estate Planning Institute, and graduated with high honors from Bethel College in North Newton, KS. He completed the College for Financial Planning’s CFP^® Professional Education Program and the National Tax Training School.

Prior to owning Longview Advisors, John was Associate Advisor at Bluestem Financial Advisors in Champaign, Illinois; worked for a small-business tax consulting firm, and taught English and American Culture courses at Sichuan Normal University in Chengdu, China, through Mennonite Central Committee. He also studied abroad at the University of Wuppertal in Wuppertal, Germany.

John’s other interests include hiking, reading, regenerative agriculture, international economic development, hunting & conservation, and traveling internationally. John serves on the Harvey County Habitat for Humanity board. John and his wife, Jessica, have been actively involved as foster parents and have three children.

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