Foxholm Financial provides fee-only fiduciary advice across DeKalb County, including Lithonia. Many of our neighbors here are navigating 401(k) investment selection, and we help them work through it with no commissions and no asset minimums.
No commissions and no asset minimums, just clear hourly or flat-fee guidance. For a Lithonia market of affordable large family homes, that means planning grounded in your real local costs rather than generic assumptions.
We Come to You: House Calls in Lithonia
Prefer a face-to-face conversation? We make house calls across DeKalb County, including Lithonia, so you can review your plan at your kitchen table.
Learn About Strategic ReviewsSkip the Commute
Busy professionals at Emory Hillandale Hospital rarely have an hour to lose to I-20 East traffic. We work around your schedule with remote and in-person options across DeKalb County.
Our Strategic Portfolio Review includes an in-person meeting option: a private meeting room near Lithonia (like Hilton Garden Inn Stonecrest), your home, video call, phone, or email. We will work with you to choose the format that fits your schedule. Initial consultations are free.
We book private meeting rooms through professional office networks, including Regus, LiquidSpace, and Tagvenue. This means we can secure a quiet, professional space near Lithonia without maintaining a permanent office. The result is lower overhead, which translates directly into lower fees for clients.
This model works well for busy professionals at Emory Hillandale Hospital, educators at Lithonia High School, and families who value both efficiency and discretion.
Dedicated Meeting Space
Private Boardroom at Hilton Garden Inn Stonecrest
7890 Mall Ring Road, Lithonia
or your home, video call, or phone
Our goal is to take 401(k) investment selection off your plate, so a Lithonia afternoon can mean hiking at Davidson-Arabia Mountain instead.
Local Expertise
Fiduciary guidance available for DeKalb County families
Many Lithonia households we work with are weighing 401(k) investment selection, often while balancing demanding careers at employers like Emory Hillandale Hospital. The areas below are where fee-only, conflict-free advice tends to matter most for DeKalb County families.
Fiduciary-Standard Reviews
Comprehensive portfolio analysis with no commissions and no product sales, just independent, conflict-free advice from a registered fiduciary. Our Strategic Portfolio Review includes 401(k) analysis, expense ratio optimization, and a written Investment Policy Statement.
Retirement Income Planning
Lifetime spending analysis (running 500 Monte Carlo simulations via MaxiFi Planner to test your fixed and discretionary costs), combined with tax-efficient withdrawal sequencing designed to help extend the longevity of your savings. Monte Carlo simulations model a range of possible outcomes; actual results may differ from projections.
Commission-Free Bond Buying
Most brokers mark up bond prices. We help you buy direct or use low-cost funds, keeping that yield in your pocket. Our Georgia municipal bond strategies seek to improve tax-efficient income in retirement.
Tax-Smart Account Strategies
Roth conversion analysis, 401(k) rollover guidance, and IRMAA planning designed to help reduce lifetime taxes.
Focused Portfolio Review
Want a professional second opinion on your current portfolio? Our Focused Portfolio Review ($300) provides in-depth feedback on what you own today: analyzing expense ratios, identifying overlap and redundancy, and assessing your asset allocation and risk exposure.
Well-suited for DeKalb County professionals who want fiduciary guidance without a comprehensive review.
Learn About Focused ReviewsCommon Questions from DeKalb County Families
The Financial Reality of Living in Lithonia
Data-driven context for your financial plan
With property taxes in Lithonia averaging $3,550, tax efficiency isn't just a buzzword. It's a necessity. We build plans that account for your specific local cost of living.
Local Tax Burden
Sales Tax
Est. Property Tax
Based on median home value
Housing Market
Median Home Value (ZHVI)
Known locally for affordable large family homes.
Lithonia's affordable large family homes offer value for workers building wealth. Optimizing 401(k) fund selection within limited plan options may help improve long-term returns.
Community Investment
Per-Student Spending
DeKalb County Schools
Higher spending often correlates with stronger property value retention.
Services
Transparent, fee-only pricing
Strategic Portfolio Review
A dual-pillar engagement combining an Investment Policy Statement (equity allocation & bond ladders) with a lifetime retirement spending analysis.
In-person meeting available in Lithonia
- MaxiFi lifetime spending simulations (fixed vs. discretionary costs)
- Written Investment Policy Statement (equity & fixed-income mechanics)
- Step-by-step portfolio transition and cost analysis
- 60 minutes live consultation
View Samples: Self-Employed Couple | Retired Widow
Hourly Consulting
Fiduciary guidance on specific topics. Billed in 15-minute increments.
- Retirement readiness modeling
- Roth conversion analysis
- 401(k) & fixed income allocation
- RSU/stock option planning
The Math: Flat Fee vs. Percentage of Assets
The typical financial advisor charges 0.90% of assets under management (AUM) annually. On a $1.5 million portfolio, that fee is $13,500 every year, regardless of the work performed, and that number grows as your portfolio appreciates.
Foxholm Financial charges a flat $900 for a comprehensive Strategic Portfolio Review. You receive the same deliverables: a written Investment Policy Statement, portfolio analysis, expense ratio audit, and contribution strategy. The difference is structural: our fee reflects the actual work performed, not a perpetual percentage of your wealth. An advice-only model does not include ongoing portfolio management, trade execution, or custodial services, so the comparison depends on the level of service required.
| Fee Model | Year 1 | Year 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.90% AUM ($1.5M portfolio) | $13,500 | $67,500 |
| Foxholm Financial (flat fee) | $900 | $4,500 |
AUM estimate assumes a static $1.5M portfolio with no growth. Actual AUM fees increase as portfolio value appreciates. Foxholm Financial estimate assumes one Strategic Portfolio Review per year. An advice-only model does not include ongoing portfolio management, trade execution, or custodial services. Clients who need continuous management may benefit from an AUM relationship. The right model depends on the level of service required.
Serving Lithonia and Surrounding Areas
We work with households throughout Lithonia and DeKalb County. Wherever you are, we can meet remotely or reserve a private room nearby.
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Send an email to discuss your financial situation and determine whether our services may be a good fit.
Serving Lithonia, GA and ZIP codes 30038, 30058
Disclaimer: References to employers and businesses on this page are for geographic context only. Foxholm Financial is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any company mentioned.
Financial Reality Data Sources (as of February 2026)
Sales tax rates: Georgia Department of Revenue | Property tax millage rates: GA DOR Property Tax Administration | Median home values: Orchard.com (30-day median sale prices) | Living wage estimates: MIT Living Wage Calculator | School per-pupil spending: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement (GOSA)
Property Tax Calculation: Georgia assesses property at 40% of fair market value. Estimated annual tax = Median Home Value × 40% × (Millage Rate ÷ 1,000). For Lithonia: $250,000 × 0.40 × (35.50 ÷ 1,000) = ~$3,550/year.
Data is provided for informational purposes only and may not reflect current values. Property tax estimates use simplified calculations and do not account for all exemptions.