Cynthia Meyer
Founder
Real Life Planning
Fee-Only financial planner located in Gladstone, NJ, serving clients locally and across the country
I am Fee-Only
I do not accept commission, referral fees, or compensation of any kind based on selling financial products, without exception.
I am a Fiduciary
I will put your best interests first, and fully disclose and manage unavoidable conflicts fairly in your favor, at all times.
Cynthia Meyer is a Gladstone, NJ fee-only financial planner and the founder of Real Life Planning. She helps clients develop a comprehensive financial life plan and investment strategy which includes their family, career and real estate goals, so they can pursue a life they love. Real Life Planning offers comprehensive and objective financial planning to real estate investors, such as rental property owners, aspiring real estate investors, people with inherited property, homeowners maximizing opportunities for income, Americans looking to buy property overseas, and expats working on long term assignments in the U.S. As a fee-only, fiduciary, and independent financial advisor, Cynthia Meyer works for you, not for Wall Street. She is never paid a commission of any kind, and has a legal obligation to provide unbiased and trustworthy financial advice.

Get to Know Cynthia Meyer
Welcome! I’m Cynthia Meyer, CFA®, CFP®, ChFC®, and I am a real estate investor and financial planner who founded Real Life Planning to mentor a new generation of real estate dreamers.
At Real Life Planning, we speak both real estate and financial planning. Whether you’re adding to your properties, listing your place on Airbnb, getting started as a landlord or looking to buy a home overseas, we’ll help you create a realistic plan for your financial life goals.
As you build your investment property portfolio, we will help you plan to minimize taxes and diversify risks, manage total cash flow, and prepare for new opportunities.
Our clients are
– Rental property investors looking for a comprehensive financial plan
– Professionals considering a real estate side-hustle to expand investments
– People with inherited rental property
– Homeowners maximizing opportunities for income
– Americans looking to buy property overseas
– Expats buying homes in the U.S.
We’re a Fee-Only fiduciary firm, so we work for you, not for Wall Street. That’s why our fees are inclusive and transparent.
Direct real estate isn’t for everyone, and there are many ways to include real estate in your investment mix. We pledge to help you sort through your options and design a realistic plan that fits your life stage and preferences.
Real Life Planning works with clients virtually from anywhere and in-person in the NYC area. Interested in the real (estate) life? Book a discovery call today.
I Can Help You With:
- Comprehensive Financial Planning
- Real Estate Investing
- Rental Real Estate
- Investment Policy Statement
- Tax Planning
- Ex-pat Financial Planning
- Income Diversification
Ideal Clients:
- Rental property owners looking for a comprehensive financial plan
- Investors considering adding real estate to their portfolios
- Professionals considering a real estate side hustle
- Homeowners maximizing opportunities for income
- Americans looking to buy property overseas
- Ex-pats working in the U.S. considering a home purchase
Fee-Only and Fiduciary - Without Exception
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Cynthia Meyer's Designations and Affiliations
Cynthia Meyer is a CFA® charterholder
Cynthia Meyer is a Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®)
Media Mentions and Industry Involvement
Cynthia Meyer is the Co-Founder and Coach Training Director of Real Estate Financial Coach Course
For a Comprehensive Listing of Cynthia Meyer and Real Life Planning In the Media Visit Here
Cynthia Meyer is Quoted in the Wall Street Journal: "A Young Couple Wants to Know: Should We Invest in More Real Estate?"
Cynthia Meyer is Quoted in US News and World Report: "What Is a Hard Money Loan?"
Cynthia Meyer is Interviewed by Veronica Woods on Real Estate Wisom: "Benefits of a Financial Planner Who Gets Real Estate Investing"
Cynthia Meyer is Quoted on CBS News - Moneywatch: "7 passive income ideas to help you make extra money"
Cynthia Meyer is Quoted in US News and World Report: "What Is a No-Doc Mortgage, and Can I Still Get One?"
Cynthia Meyer is Interviewed on XYPN Radio: "Finding Success Serving the Real Estate Investor Niche"
Cynthia Meyer is Quoted in US News and World Report: "What Is a Loan Prepayment Penalty?"
Cynthia Meyer is Quoted on Business Insider: "3 facts about the typical millionaire's investment portfolio from the financial planners who work with them"
Cynthia Meyer is Quoted on CBS News - Moneywatch: "Is rental property a good investment? Everything you need to know"
Cynthia Meyer is Quoted on Investopedia: "Who Pays for What in a Wedding?"
Cynthia Meyer is Quoted in the Wall Street Journal: "The Cost of Rent Is Where Many Americans Are Feeling Inflation Most"
Cynthia Meyer is Quoted on Yahoo Finance: "10 Mistakes That Deplete Your Wealth"
Cynthia Meyer is Quoted in the Wall Street Journal: "The High Financial Price of Burning Out at Work—and What to Do About It"
Cynthia Meyer is Quoted in the Wall Street Journal: "Is Now the Right Time to Sell Your Home? A Seller’s Guide"
Cynthia Meyer is Quoted on Business Insider: "5 ways to start earning passive income with $500, according to financial pros"
Cynthia Meyer is a Former Contributor to Forbes.com. Read Her Articles Here
Cynthia Meyer is Quoted on Apartment Therapy: "The Risky Real Estate Trend You Should Be on the Lookout For"
Cynthia Meyer is Quoted on The Balance: "What Is a Life Insurance Retirement Plan (LIRP)?"
Cynthia Meyer is Quoted on CNET: "Are USDA Loans Available to Everyone? How to Know if You Qualify"
Cynthia Meyer is Quoted on Insider: "6 money-saving tips your grandma used that are way more effective than any budgeting app"
Cynthia Meyer is Featured on Wealth Redefined: "Your Money Questions Answered at #XYPNLive"
Cynthia Meyer is Quoted in USA Today: "Why start a business after you retire? To earn money, keep sharp and pass on your skills"
Cynthia Meyer is Quoted in Forbes: "Your Company Just Launched a Financial Wellness Program. Is It The Real Thing Or Just A Sales Pitch?"
Cynthia Meyer is Quoted on Smart Asset: "CFA Exam: Cost, Curriculum and Difficulty"
Cynthia Meyer is the Co-Author of the Essay "Financial Life Planning at Work: How Financial Mentorship of Younger Employees Leads to Improved Retirement Preparedness"
Cynthia Meyer is Quoted on Insider: "7 signs you're terrible with money, even if you don't think you are"
Cynthia Meyer is Quoted on Yahoo Finance: "Gen Y vs. Gen X: Who gets an A in 401(k) study?"
Office Locations
10 Sheephill Dr - Gladstone, NJ 07934