About
Jim Ward is a fee-only CFP and registered investment adviser in Morgan Hill who combines financial planning with estate planning and elder law expertise, holding credentials including CFP, CRPC, and RICP designations along with a law degree and LL.M. The firm uses a Vision-Focused Planning process that addresses tax, estate, retirement, investment, and protection planning by first understanding clients' goals, values, and life priorities across work, family, health, and other areas before implementing investment strategies. Clients must have a minimum of $1 million to invest, and the firm structures engagement through initial phone meetings and extended planning sessions to ensure mutual fit and comprehensive goal alignment.