Financial planning is the process of assessing financial goals of an individual, taking an inventory of the money and other assets which the person has, determine life goals and then take necessary steps to achieve goals in the stipulated period. It is a method of quantifying a persons requirement in terms of money.

It is the process of meeting life goals through the proper management of finances. Financial planning is a process that a person goes through to find out where they are now (financially), determine where they want to be in the future, and what they are going to do to get there. Financial Planning provides direction and meaning to persons financial decisions. It allows understanding of how each financial decision a person makes, affects the other areas of their finances. For example, buying a particular investment product might help to pay off mortgage faster or it might delay the retirement significantly. By viewing each financial decision as part of the whole, one can consider its short and long- term effects on their life goals. People can also adapt more easily to life changes and feel more secure that their goals are on track.

In simple, Financial Planning is what a person does with their money. Individuals have been practicing financial planning for ages. Every individual who received money had to make a decision about the best way to use it. Typically, the decision was either spend it then or save it to spend later. Everyone had to make the same decision every time they receive money.

Financial Planning is an advisory service provided by the finance industry. Although financial planning is not a new concept, it just needs to be conducted in organized manner. Financial Planner on other hand is a service provider which enables an individual to select proper product mix for achieving their goals.

The major things to be considered in financial planning are time horizon to achieve life goals, identify risk tolerance of client, their liquidity need, the inflation. Keeping all this in mind financial planning is done with six step process. This are self assessment of client, identify personal goals and financial goals and objective, identify financial problems and opportunities, determining recommendations and alternative solutions, implementation of appropriate strategy to achieve goals and review and update plan periodically.

A good financial plan includes Contingency planning, Risk Planning (insurance), Tax Planning, Retirement Planning and Investment and Saving option

Mutual Fund Distribution
Mutual Funds have emerged as a biggest and most sought-after investment option in modern times. But with so many funds and schemes in the market, it has become mind-boggling to choose the right fund/scheme. Having invested in mutual funds, there is another more herculean task of managing the funds, knowing their folios and current NAV. We will help you in evaluating the correct fund/scheme suitable to you based on your risk-bearing appetite and also help you in knowing the current NAVs and managing your folios across different funds/schemes.

Bond/ Fixed deposit 
Introduction of Bonds: 

A bond is a negotiable debt security under which the issuer borrows a given amount of money, called the principal amount. In exchange, the borrower agrees to pay fixed amounts of interests, also called the coupons, during a specific period of time. Everything is well defined by the bond contract: the coupon rate is the interest rate that the issuer pays to the bondholder and the coupon dates are the dates on which the coupons are paid. Besides the issuer will repay the total amount of the principal when the bond will reach what is called maturity (or maturity date). In short, a bond is a securitized loan.

Life Insurance Planning
Two major risks of Life - Living too long and living too short needs to be taken care of. We have wide range of Insurance Options to take care of both the events. Whats more! Life Insurance planning can help you achieve your financial goals and save on your taxes too. Remember - There is no substitute to Life Insurance. We will help you in structuring your insurance planning based on your needs and requirements.

Health Insurance Planning
Medical expenses are rising day by day and are only expected to go further up! Health insurance serves as hedge against medical expenses. We have good health insurance policies to cater to your needs.

General Insurance Planning
We at Advisory Services deals in all the General Insurance Products across various General Insurance Cos. as per our customers need and convenience.