Financial Planning for Music Executives

Build wealth & minimize taxes

Spenser Liszt, Certified Financial Planner, sitting at a piano. Founder of Motif Planning, specializing in financial planning for music executives.

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Holistic Life Planning

We look at your entire financial life—cash flow, taxes, investments, benefits, executive compensation, insurance, and estate planning—not just your portfolio.

Flat Fee

You pay a fixed, transparent fee. No percentages. No surprises. The cost stays the same regardless of your income or assets.

Advice-Only

We give you objective financial advice and help you implement it. You stay in control—we never take custody of your money.

Fee-Only

We’re paid only by you—not by commissions or third parties. We do financial planning, not financial selling. No product pitches. No hidden incentives.

Fiduciary

We’re legally and ethically obligated to put your best interests first always. No conflicts, no exceptions.

Concierge

You get direct access, fast response times, and personalized support for whatever life throws your way.