How are we different? Independent We work for you, not for Wall Street. We provide recommendations without pressure to promote specific products and AAM is a registered investment advisory firm. Comprehensive Our philosophy is that financial success requires attention to not only investments but also identifying goals, budgeting, tax planning, debt management, insurance, estate planning and ongoing monitoring. We help you make better decisions in each of these areas. Fee-Only We do not accept commissions or referral fees for selling products. Instead, we provide objective advice for a reasonable fee paid directly by you. Experienced We have been helping clients achieve their financial goals since 1997. Ron VanSurksum, Managing Member, is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER professional, a member of the Financial Planning Association and the National Association of Professional Financial Advisors (NAPFA).