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ESSENTIAL PLANNING, LLC

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PORTSMOUTH, NHhttps://essential-planning.com603-427-5164
Assets Under Management
$500M–$1B
Employees
11
Office Locations
2 offices
Total Accounts
2207

About the firm

Essential Planning, LLC is an investment advisory firm guided by the principle of responsive, personalized, and impeccable service built on trust. The firm excels at identifying and implementing strategies to help clients achieve their personal objectives in retirement, working as a coach to provide comprehensive, personalized financial management solutions.

Firm Focus

Client segments reported on the firm's SEC Form ADV — applies to all advisors at the firm.

IndividualsHigh Net WorthState/Municipal

Areas of expertise

Estate And Trust PlanningAsset PreservationInsurance CounselingFinancial PlanningInvestment AdvicePhilanthropyIncome Tax PlanningMedicaid PlanningRetirement PlanningAsset Allocation

Services

Estate and Trust Planning, Asset Preservation Strategies, Insurance Counseling, Financial Planning and Investment Advice, Philanthropy and Gift-Giving, Income Tax Planning, and Medicaid Planning.

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Who they serve

Clients who have a wide variety of needs as they maneuver through a complex financial-services world, with a focus on those pursuing retirement goals.

Client segmentClientsAssets managed
Individuals (Non-HNW)410$185M
High Net Worth Individuals163$339M
Investment Companies0
Pooled Investment Vehicles0
Pension/Profit Sharing Plans0
Charitable Organizations0
State/Municipal Entities0
Insurance Companies0
Sovereign Wealth Funds0
Corporations0

8 total clients reported on Form ADV.

Leadership

Andrew Charles Lord
MEMBER, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Office locations

2 offices in 1 state
NH
PORTSMOUTHHQ
NH
WOLFEBORO FALLS

Advisors at this firm

3 advisors in the directory

Regulatory & compliance

CRD number
#106651
SEC Number
801-51363
Disciplinary History
Yes
Fee Model & Minimums
Model: AUM / Hourly / Flat Fee

Data as of March 23, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

Contact Information

Editorial disclosure

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