Your Retirement
Retirement comes with many possibilities. We help you make the most of every opportunity.
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Young Family
A wise financial strategy keeps a family on track during all the "growing-up" years.
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Protecting Your Family
No financial strategy is complete without a plan to protect loved ones from financial loss.
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Established Family
Families with older children need a wise cash flow management plan.
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Your Legacy
A detailed estate plan creates a legacy that can benefit your heirs in many ways.
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Running a Business
Running a successful business can be one of life's most rewarding experiences.
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Retiree
Careful planning can help to ensure a high income level during retirement.
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Your Investments
Wise asset allocation and careful investment selection are key to a well-balanced portfolio.
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Income Tax Planning
Minimizing taxes through carefully planning is a powerful financial strategy.
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Starting Out
A good financial strategy is a great foundation for a solid relationship.
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Your Child's Education
Few things in life are more rewarding than helping the next generation get a great education.
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Single
When life situations change a good financial strategy can help to lower the stress.
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Welcome to Different Financial

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My name is Melissa Different, and I have been passionate about helping my clients achieve their financial dreams since 2002. During that year, I started my career working in Credit Unions, where I learned about day-to-day banking, lending, insurance, investments and financial planning which eventually became my passion. I felt I could utilize my knowledge to help my clients make the most out of every opportunity to save their hard-earned dollars and achieve their financial goals sooner.

I am grateful for the 10+ years that I spent at Credit Unions, I had learned a lot, but I realized that I needed to make a change BUT to where and what? One day I was inspired to act, I was going to start my own Financial Planning practice! So, in January 2016 I handed in my notice and the rest is history. I feel truly blessed to be of service to my clients and my community. I take my role as Fiduciary and a Financial Coach very seriously, and above all else I value the human connection with my clients. In my practice I try to foster, empowerment, discernment, and hope with my clients. The most important aspect isn’t simply the planning process, although that matters, but the real magic is your own engagement in the process.
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To my clients thank you for your loyalty and friendships over the years – You are why I do what I do! To new visitors here I hope that you have found something that resonates and if you did, I hope to connect with you sometime soon to see how I may be able to help you navigate today’s complicated financial world, with grace and confidence. Thank you for stopping by my website to get to know me and why I do what makes me Different!

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