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Independent Wealth Management & Retirement Planning in Bluffton, SC

Retirement planning should feel as rewarding as retirement living. We partner with pre-retirees and retirees across Bluffton, Hilton Head, and the Lowcountry to build resilient investment portfolios, minimize lifetime taxes, and create dependable income streams for life.

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Beyond the Retirement Brochure

Retirement isn’t a one-size-fits-all spreadsheet or a canned marketing pitch. Many clients arrive at our Bluffton office after years of navigating unoptimized portfolios, holding excessive cash on the sidelines, or worrying about turbulent markets.

As independent, fee-only CFP® professionals, our loyalty rests entirely with you. We turn decades of accumulated savings into a clear, reliable monthly paycheck, giving you the freedom to spend your retirement living the Lowcountry lifestyle, not stressing over market volatility.

The Next Chapter, Written Your Way

Picture waking up each morning confident about your financial future and free to enjoy the retirement you’ve earned.

Disciplined Investment Management

Disciplined Investment Management

We design, monitor, and manage diversified portfolios built specifically for the distribution phase of retirement. Grounded in evidence-based asset allocation with an eye toward risk management, your capital stays positioned for our goals of growth and income without unnecessary exposure to market shocks.

Cash Flow & Lifestyle Confidence

Cash Flow & Lifestyle Confidence

Retire with clarity on how much you can sustainably spend each year. We analyze your pension, Social Security options, and portfolio drawdowns so you can take that dream trip, purchase a home in Old Town Bluffton, or support family without jeopardizing your future.

Strategic Tax Optimization

Strategic Tax Optimization

It isn't just what you earn; it is what you keep. We proactively structure tax-efficient withdrawal sequences, explore strategic Roth conversions, and coordinate with your CPA to reduce your lifetime tax liabilities and safeguard legacy assets.



Small Firm, Mighty Results

At Metis Wealth Management & Planning, we purposefully remain a boutique firm. We don’t believe in handing your life savings over to an anonymous call center or pushing proprietary Wall Street products.

Named after Metis, the Greek Titaness of wisdom and strategic foresight, we bring disciplined analytical rigor and genuine Lowcountry warmth to every client relationship. Owners Jenn and Rob Sokolowski, CFP®, combine corporate-level financial acumen with the responsive, personal service that only an independent firm can provide. Whether we are modeling forward-looking tax scenarios or chatting about golf on local courses, we are invested in your success for the long haul.

  • University of Vermont graduates who chose the Lowcountry lifestyle
  • Active investors who understand both markets and client goals
  • Certified Financial Planners® who earned their designations in 2020
  • Outdoor enthusiasts who understand what makes life here special
 
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How it Works

Our straightforward approach makes investment management and retirement planning clear and accessible, guiding you from initial questions to long-term confidence.

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  • Initial Consultation

    We start with a low-pressure conversation to listen to your goals, review your current assets, and understand what your ideal retirement looks like.

  • Customized Roadmap

    Using advanced dual-method financial planning, we map out your asset allocation, withdrawal strategy, Social Security timing, and tax-saving opportunities.

  • Ongoing Partnership

    We implement your strategy, monitor your portfolio daily, conduct regular check-ins, and adjust your plan as tax laws change and life evolves.

You Have Questions We Have Answers

Fee-only means our compensation comes solely from the transparent advisory fees paid directly by our clients. We do not accept commissions, sales loads, or third-party kickbacks for recommending specific products. As fiduciaries, we are legally required to always act in your best interest.

From Working Years toWonder Years

You’ve spent decades building your wealth,now it’s time to let it work for you. Whether you are planning a retirement transition to Bluffton or looking to optimize an existing portfolio, partner with a team dedicated to your financial clarity.

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