Financial advocacy means the professional explaining your finances has nothing to sell you.

Flat fee financial coaching. A second opinion on financial advice.

No products. No commissions. No agenda. Just clarity.

Financial Coach | Series 6 · Series 7 qualified · Life & Health Licensed | A decade inside firms like JP Morgan Chase, Smith Barney, and New York Life. Now working only for you

Most people think they understand their money.
The data says otherwise.

The problem is not that people are careless. The problem is that no one has ever explained it to them in plain language — without a sales pitch attached.

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The Clarity Session - 1 hour The Clarity Session - 1 hour
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The Clarity Session - 1 hour
$197.00

A focused conversation about what is on your mind. You bring the questions — a policy you have never understood, accounts you cannot evaluate, coverage decisions you need to think through, financial strategies you want clarified — and we go through them completely.

You leave with a clear understanding of what you have, what it costs you, and the questions to bring forward as you make decisions. No jargon. No sales pitch. Just clear explanations from someone who has spent a decade inside the industry and knows what he is looking at.

This is where most people start.

The Comprehensive Review - 1.5 hours The Comprehensive Review - 1.5 hours
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The Comprehensive Review - 1.5 hours
$347.00

Everything on the table. Life insurance, retirement accounts, investments, estate plans, business coverage, tax implications — we go through your full financial picture in one sitting.

You receive a written summary of what I found, what it means, and what questions you should be asking. Most people discover gaps they did not know existed, fees they have never seen broken out, and coverage that has not kept up with their life.

This is the conversation most people have been waiting to have for years. They just never knew who to have it with.

A typical advisor charging 1% on a $500,000 portfolio costs $5,000 a year, every year. Regardless of performance.

A Comprehensive Review is $347. Once.

The Second Opinion  1.5 hours The Second Opinion  1.5 hours
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The Second Opinion 1.5 hours
$347.00

Someone hands you a contract to sign. An annuity proposal. A rollover form for an inherited retirement account. A managed-account agreement drafted by your late husband's advisor. A settlement decision in a divorce. Something about it does not sit right, but you cannot put your finger on why.

In ninety minutes, we go through exactly what the document says — the fees, the commitments, the disclosures, what is being explained plainly and what is being left out. You get a written summary and a set of specific questions to bring back to the person selling it to you. No alternative product is offered, because there is not one.

This is for the moment when something important has been put in front of you and you need an honest second opinion before you sign.

The Clarity Day - 6 hours The Clarity Day - 6 hours
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The Clarity Day - 6 hours
$847.00

A single focused day from 9am to 3pm, with a break for lunch. We work through your entire financial life — income, investments, insurance, estate, business, taxes, everything — in one sitting. No scheduling six separate sessions. No losing momentum between meetings.

You receive a comprehensive written Clarity Report the following week. Most people who choose the Clarity Day describe it the same way afterward: the first time anyone has ever looked at everything at once and given them a straight read.

This is for people who want all of their financial questions answered in one day.

Ongoing Clarity 2 x 45min / month Ongoing Clarity 2 x 45min / month
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Ongoing Clarity 2 x 45min / month
$347.00

For clients who want a trusted resource as their financial life evolves. A new job, a benefits change, a question from your accountant, an investment you want to understand better. Buying or selling a company, employee retention strategies. Things come up, and now you have someone to call.

Two conversations a month, plus the ability to reach me between sessions when something does. Month-to-month. No contracts, no commitments beyond the month you are in.

Most clients who choose this say the same thing: they finally have someone in their corner who answers the phone and is not trying to sell them anything.

What clients say

"If I could give stars for my experience with Kevin, it would be 5 out of 5. The information and knowledge he shares about insurance, your 401(k), and your options is genuinely valuable. He saved me over $7,000 on my pension — I was about to make a mistake that would have cost me exactly that.

Kevin explains everything in plain language. No question is a bad one. He will go over it with you, give you real examples, and make sure you actually understand what he's saying before you move on. Very easy to talk to.

If you are undecided about your future and your finances, I recommend his expertise to anyone."

Donald D

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A few of the topics we walk through together

If it lives in your financial life, it belongs in the conversation. Most people have never had someone look at all of it at once.

Clear View Financial Services provides financial education and coaching only. Nothing on this website or in any associated communication constitutes investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell any security, or a solicitation of any investment product or service.

Kevin Dingle has held FINRA Series 6 and Series 7 registrations and Life and Health Insurance licensing. He is not currently registered as a registered representative or investment adviser representative. Clear View Financial Services is not a registered investment adviser, does not offer securities or investment advisory services, and does not provide personalized investment advice.

All information is general and educational only. Consult a licensed investment adviser, attorney, or tax professional before making any financial decision. Information you share is kept confidential except as required by law.

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