As a financial advisory firm, RED Tortoise can provide a variety of financial planning services for Americans. Financial advisors help you achieve your life goals, such as saving for retirement, by creating a comprehensive financial plan and managing your investment portfolio (e.g., stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds). Financial planning services can include investment planning, tax planning, estate planning, retirement planning, or life-based event planning such as saving for college, getting married, purchasing a home, paying down debt, or planning an inheritance. For further detail, see our articles on different types of advisors and financial advisor services.