Frank C. Boucher, CEBS, CFP®

Thirty-year industry veteran Frank Boucher is owner and founder of Boucher Financial Planning Services.

Prior to starting his own practice, Frank worked for a national association that provided financial education and individual planning services to its members' employees - all of whom were "every day people" from all walks of life. Over time, Frank learned that everyone had important financial issues but it disturbed him when he saw how difficult it was for these people to get competent, objective help when they needed it. "Much of the advice they got was from people who sold investment products" says Frank, "and they really weren't comfortable with that. I decided that when I went on my own that I would not only focus on serving this market but that I would offer the kind of independent, flexible help that I'd want if the tables were turned."

Boucher Financial Planning Services is a member of the Garrett Planning Network, a national organization of like minded planners who feel that all consumers, regardless of their net worth or the size of their bank account should have access to independent, professional, affordable advice when they need it.

Any or all services may be rendered under a single engagement or a series of engagements over time. "People often think that financial planning is just about investments and they tend to focus their energy on near-term investment returns," says Frank. "Unfortunately, we have little, if any, control over tomorrow's investment results but, if we learn to define our goals and manage the things we can control like expenses and debt, the inevitable ups and downs of our investments won't have as much impact on us emotionally. Peace of mind and a sense of surety is what financial planning is all about."

About Frank . . .

Frank is veteran of the financial services industry. With over 30 years of experience on which to stand, he holds the Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designation, a credential he earned by completing a 10 course program jointly developed and administered by the International Society of Certified Employee Benefit Specialists and the Wharton School of Business. He completed his financial planning coursework through the College for Financial Planning in Denver, Colorado and has been authorized to use the CFP® mark of distinction since 1999. He is a member of the International Society of Certified Employee Benefit Specialists (ISCEBS) and has served as president of both the Southern New England and National Capital chapters. He is a registered advisor with the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) and  a member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) and serves on several committees of the National Capital Area chapter.
 
Frank is a resource for the print and on line media and has been frequently quoted in the Washington Post, the Washington Business Journal, CNNMoney.com, bankrate.com, msnmoney.com and others.

The Garrett Planning Network (GPN) is a nationwide network of professional, Fee-Only financial advisors. Founded by "one of the top 25 most influential people in financial planning," Sheryl Garrett, GPN is listed as the financial planning network of choice in several personal finance books. The network has been featured on the Today Show, CNBC, MSN's MoneyCentral and in numerous publications such as Newsweek, Money, Business Week, Smart Money, New York Times, Wall Street Journal and more. Look for Just Give Me the Answer$: Expert Advisors Address Your Most Pressing Financial Questions by Sheryl Garrett with Marie Swift and The Garrett Planning Network where ever books are sold.

CFP® and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER!" are certification marks owned by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. These marks are awarded to individuals who successfully complete the CFP Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements.