Our Story and Services

Whether you're an executive, business owner, professional athlete, or leading a wealthy family - you assume a great deal of responsibility. Each and every day, you have to perform in the moment and prepare for the next. But what happens when you approach retirement? How can you maintain your lifestyle - and plan for legacy - for yourself and your family? At RM Compass Group, we're here to help preserve what you've spent a lifetime working towards.

Drawing on more than 250 years of combined experience, we offer:

• Leading Designations - 5 Certified Financial Planners®, 8 Financial Advisors, 2 Global Sports & Entertainment Directors, a Family Wealth Director, and an Alternative Investments Director

• A Team-Driven Approach - We think of ourselves as "a firm within a firm." Our 17-member group has the knowledge and capacity to help cover virtually all of your financial bases, from financial planning to cash management and lending.

At the end of the day, our goal is to simplify your financial complexity - so you can continue thriving in your own professional, family, and personal life.

For a second opinion about your current investments, or to talk about your goals, please call us at (404) 266-6311.


Our services include:

• Financial Planning
• Business Planning & Exit Strategies
• Business Succession Planning
• Asset Management
• Tax Mitigation Strategies
• Retirement Planning
• Education Planning
• Estate Planning Strategies
• Cash Management and Lending
Securities Agent: VA, MO, IL, GA, WY, NV, MD, IN, DE, DC, CO, KY, IA, CT, OR, MS, OH, ME, AL, TX, NJ, MN, HI, FL, UT, TN, SC, RI, NY, NC, LA, OK, NE, MI, MA, PA, MT, AZ, NH, KS, ID, CA, AR, WA; General Securities Representative; Investment Advisor Representative
NMLS#: 2026153
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• We believe your life's work is worth preserving

• We believe a limited window for earnings requires special long-term planning

• We believe in committing ourselves to the same level of professional and personal excellence that's expected of our clients

• We believe in working with your attorneys and CPAs. That way, your financial strategy is not only coordinated, but comprehensive

• We believe the complexities of high net worth are simplified by comprehensive strategies and rigorous, ongoing monitoring

• We believe our eight financial advisors and access to cash management and lending allow us to offer an unparalleled level of service
As your wealth management advisory team, it’s our job to help plan for the stability of your future from the stresses of your present. In other words, we play the long-game; through diligent research and carefully-designed strategies, we seek to prepare you (and your family) in an effort for you to thrive in life long after your professional career is over.
Financial Planning is in Our DNA
In order to help you achieve and maintain excellence outside the playing field or board room, we first have to compile an in-depth understanding of your financial health. Our experience is crucial here. After many years in the industry, we know the "right" questions to ask. We also understand how the different facets of your life intersect. After we've developed the whole picture, we design a rigorous plan that helps mitigate risk, maximize earnings, and simplify your financial life. For some of our clients, this may mean reorganizing their current strategy; for others, it means building one from scratch.
Cash Management for the Future
Many of our clients, particularly the professional athletes, accumulate a great deal of wealth early in their careers. With so many distractions and temptations at their doorstep, it can be difficult for them to make sustainable financial choices. And it's not just athletes; over the course of a lifetime, every person faces tough personal and professional decisions that carry financial repercussions. That's where our cash management services come in. It not only allows us to help you manage cash flow, it also lets us provide you with comprehensive, real-time insight into your financial life.
Elite Dedication
We’re here to help you address your financial concerns. With honesty and integrity, we’ll help you meet your lending needs, navigate through marriage or divorce, acquire real estate, and decide when and how to sell your business. Our goal is to help you steer clear of personal and financial risks in your everyday life so you can potentially maximize return in your financial life.
While working across a broad spectrum of industries in many different countries, our clients virtually all have one thing in common: they excel at the highest level of their respective fields. Some are champion players and coaches; others are entrepreneurs, business executives, doctors, lawyers, and even other investment professionals. Throughout our team’s history, we’ve had the opportunity to work with two and even three generations of families, helping them to prosper for even more generations to come.

Like our clients, we too are committed to excellence and work tirelessly to perform the research, analysis, and counsel necessary to help achieve it. We strive to make ourselves available for your every question and guide you and your family through major financial transactions and life decisions.

Location

3280 Peachtree Rd NE
Suite 1900
Atlanta, GA 30305
US
Direct:
(404) 266-5927(404) 266-5927
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Retirement

Working with you to understand your life goals and develop a personalized wealth strategy. Today and for the years to come.
  • 401(k) Rollovers
  • IRA Plans
  • Retirement income strategies
  • Retirement plan participants
  • Annuities
4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts
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4 Financially Smart Ways to Take Money Out of Retirement Accounts

Discover how planning for required minimum distributions from retirement accounts can help you fund future needs and support loved ones.

Investing

Working closely with you to guide your wealth and investments through the most challenging market cycles.
  • Asset Management
  • Wealth Planning
  • Traditional Investments
  • Alternative Investments
  • Impact Investing
2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth
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2025 Global Economic Outlook: U.S. Policies May Temper Global Growth

Global growth is likely to be around 3% in 2025 and 2026, as tariff and immigration policies begin to slow the U.S. economy late next year, and China's underperformance restrains emerging markets.

Family

Creating customized financial strategies for the challenges that today’s families face.
  • Estate Planning Strategies
  • 529 Plans / Education Savings Planning
  • Long Term Care Insurance
  • Special Needs Planning
  • Trust Services
Are You Prepared for Tax Day?
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Are You Prepared for Tax Day?

The countdown to Tax Day has begun. Here are some strategies to consider as the deadline approaches.

Business Planning

Helping you on key aspects of your business such as ownership, liquidity and developing opportunities.
  • Succession Planning
  • Business Planning
  • Qualified Retirement Plans
Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business
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Financial Planning for Life After Selling a Business

Selling your business can mean big changes for your life, both personally and financially. Know how to make the most of your windfall.

Philanthropy

Making sure your philanthropic dollars are managed with the same high quality service as the rest of your wealth.
  • Endowments
  • Foundations
  • Donor Advised Funds
  • Impact Investing
Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 
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Donor Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Manage Your Giving 

There’s more to charitable giving than you may realize. Here’s one method that may be a tax-efficient way to give and can help maximize your impact.

Financial Wellness

Enhancing Financial Wellness enables your workforce to do their best work. Companies that invest in financial wellness have an opportunity to:
  • Reduce employee stress,
  • Improve retention and engagement, and
  • Set themselves apart by offering comprehensive financial wellness benefits.
The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce
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The Business Case for a Financially Resilient Workforce

In the face of turbulent markets, the word “resilience” may be top of mind. Broadly speaking, resilience is the ability to “bounce back” when encountering life’s inevitable challenges.
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