Our Company
Personalized Financial Planning Rooted in Experience and Relationships
Earl Financial was founded in 2020 by Carly Earl, a financial professional who has been helping individuals and families pursue their financial goals since 2008. The firm continues a tradition of personalized financial guidance that began in the early 2000s with Carly's father, Malcolm J. Montague, who built a practice centered on trust, service, and long-term client relationships.
After working alongside clients and helping grow the practice for more than a decade, Carly assumed ownership in 2020 and rebranded the firm as Earl Financial. Today, we remain committed to helping clients make informed financial decisions through comprehensive financial planning, investment management, retirement planning, tax-efficient strategies, and legacy planning.
As a relationship-driven firm, we believe every client deserves personalized guidance tailored to their unique goals, values, and financial circumstances. Our holistic approach is designed to help clients organize their financial lives, simplify complex decisions, and build long-term financial confidence.
Carly is a Registered Representative with LPL Financial, the largest independent broker-dealer in the country*. Backed by an experienced team and extensive resources, we are committed to helping clients navigate important financial decisions through every stage of life.
Our Core Values
The foundation of our firm is built on five guiding principles that shape every client relationship.
Simplicity
Financial planning should provide clarity, not confusion. We strive to simplify complex financial matters and present guidance in a way that is easy to understand and act upon.
Intuition
We listen carefully and seek to understand what matters most to our clients. By looking beyond the numbers, we can develop strategies that align with your goals, priorities, and vision for the future.
Integrity
Trust is the cornerstone of every relationship. We are committed to delivering on our promises and always acting in our clients' best interests with honesty and transparency.
Accuracy
Details matter. We take a thorough and disciplined approach to financial planning, seeking accuracy and efficiency in every recommendation and strategy.
Teamwork
Successful financial planning is a collaborative process. We value strong partnerships with our clients and work together to help achieve meaningful financial outcomes.
What We Do
Comprehensive Financial Planning and Wealth Management
At Earl Financial, we provide personalized financial planning and wealth management services designed to help individuals and families build, preserve, and transfer wealth with confidence.
Our areas of focus include:
- Investment Planning
- Retirement Planning
- Retirement Income Planning
- Wealth Accumulation Strategies
- Tax-Efficient Planning
- Legacy Planning
- Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Planning
- College Planning
- Financial Organization and Goal Setting
- Long-Term Wealth Management
We specialize in helping clients prepare for and transition into retirement while maintaining a comprehensive approach that addresses all aspects of their financial lives.
Who We Serve
Helping Individuals, Families, Professionals, and Retirees Pursue Their Financial Goals
Our clients are hardworking individuals and families who want a trusted financial advisor to help them make informed decisions about their future. Many are focused on building wealth, preparing for retirement, generating retirement income, managing investments, reducing tax inefficiencies, and creating a lasting legacy for future generations.
We particularly enjoy working with:
- Professionals and business owners
- Pre-retirees preparing for retirement
- Retirees seeking income and wealth preservation strategies
- Families focused on long-term financial security
- Individuals seeking comprehensive financial planning
While we do not maintain account minimums, we believe the best relationships are built on a strong mutual fit. Our service model and planning process are designed to provide personalized guidance that evolves alongside our clients' needs, goals, and life transitions.
Our Commitment to You
Our primary objective is simple: to help you make confident financial decisions and create a strategy that supports your vision for the future. Through personalized advice, ongoing support, and a holistic planning approach, we strive to help you achieve lasting financial confidence.
*As reported by Financial Planning magazine, June 1996-2021, based on total revenue.