The MDT Experience: A Signature Client Journey
Working with MDT is more than financial planning — it’s a guided, thoughtful experience designed to bring clarity, confidence, and purpose to your financial life.
Our process is intentional, collaborative, and built around you at every stage.
1. Discovery
“Know Me Deeply”
We begin by truly understanding you — not just your finances, but your life, values, and vision.
What this includes:
- A comprehensive discovery meeting with your advisor and the MDT team
- A structured MDT Client Discovery Worksheet
- Exploration of:
- Your current financial situation
- Family dynamics and responsibilities
- Personal goals and long-term vision
- Core values and priorities
Outcome:
Clarity on your full financial picture — and a shared understanding of whether we’re the right fit to move forward together.
2. Planning
“Build It Together”
This is where your vision becomes a structured, actionable strategy.
What this includes:
- Refinement of your goals and priorities
- A custom financial roadmap built specifically for you
- Clear, visual presentations with straightforward communication
- Delivery of both digital and hard copies of your plan
- A decision matrix to help evaluate key trade-offs
(e.g., retire earlier vs. gift now)
Outcome:
A personalized, easy-to-understand plan that aligns your resources with what matters most.
3. Implementation
“Handled with Care”
We turn your plan into action — with precision and support every step of the way.
What this includes:
- Guided MDT onboarding process
- A Client Action Tracker with:
- Tasks
- Timelines
- Responsible parties
- Secure setup of:
- Investment accounts
- eSignatures
- Document vault access
- Creation of your Financial Life Map
Outcome:
A seamless transition from planning to execution — with nothing falling through the cracks.
4. Onboarding Touchpoints
“Reassurance in Motion”
We stay closely connected during the early stages to ensure everything is progressing smoothly.
What this includes:
- Week 1 check-in call (after paperwork is signed)
- Asset transfer/rollover call
- Confirmation call when assets arrive to review next steps
- 30-day review:
- Progress update
- Completed actions
- Next priorities
- 90-day review:
- Reflect on goals and expectations
- Gather feedback
- Setup of account aggregation (if applicable)
Outcome:
Confidence, clarity, and momentum as your plan comes to life.
5. Ongoing Relationship
“Always in Tune”
Your life evolves — and your financial strategy evolves with it.
What this includes:
- Regular, proactive communication
- Scheduled calls and review meetings
- Educational, engaging client events
- Continuous monitoring of your progress
- Ongoing evaluation of investments and performance
- Adjustments aligned with life changes and opportunities
Outcome:
A dynamic, long-term partnership focused on keeping you aligned with your goals.
6. Advocacy & Legacy
“Extend My Impact”
We help you think beyond today — toward the legacy you want to create.
What this includes:
- Charitable giving strategies
- Legacy and estate planning coordination
- Family meetings and next-generation introductions
- Tools to document and preserve your values alongside your financial plan
Outcome:
A meaningful financial legacy that reflects who you are and what matters most.
The Result:
A clear, organized financial life — supported by a team that knows you deeply, plans with intention, and walks beside you every step of the way.