Foundational Planning · Charleston, SC

Your family deserves a plan if everything changes tomorrow.

Term life insurance is the most straightforward financial decision a young family can make. We help you get the right coverage, from the right carriers, at the right price — in one conversation.

Independent · No sales pressure
Charleston-based advisor
CLTC Credential
See your options in minutes.

No spam. No obligation. One straightforward conversation.

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$0
Fees to work with us
20+
Top-rated carriers
~30
Minutes to a decision
1
Conversation, start to plan
Why age matters — sample monthly premium
Age 28 · Healthy · $500k / 20-year term
~$22/mo
Less than a streaming subscription
Age 35 · Same profile
~$38/mo
72% more than buying at 28
Age 42 · Same profile
~$80/mo
Over 3x the cost — and that's if still insurable

Waiting just 7 years costs the average family $14,000+ in unnecessary premiums over a 20-year term. The math always favors moving now.

The cost of waiting

The younger you are, the simpler this gets.

Term life insurance is priced on your age and health at the time you apply. Every year you wait, the premium goes up. And life has a way of making things more complicated.

  • Lock in your lowest lifetime rate while you're young and healthy
  • Protect your income so your family can stay in their home and fund their future
  • Coverage is guaranteed renewable — a health change can't take it away
  • Most families pay less per month than their phone bill for $500,000 in coverage
The process

Simple by design.

We do the heavy lifting — comparing carriers, reading the fine print, and presenting you with one clear recommendation built for your family.

1
Tell us about your family

A 15-minute conversation covers everything we need: your income, debts, and goals. No forms, no pressure, no pitch.

2
We shop the market for you

We access top-rated carriers — Lincoln, Protective, North American, and more — and present the right fit, not the most profitable option for us.

3
You make the decision

We walk you through the recommendation clearly. If it makes sense, we guide you through a quick application. Zero obligation otherwise.

Common questions

If you've thought it, we've heard it.

Myth
"I'll figure this out when we have more money."

The most affordable time to buy is right now. A 30-year-old in good health can secure $500,000 in coverage for under $30/month. Waiting means paying more for the same protection.

Myth
"My employer coverage is enough."

Group life insurance typically covers 1–2x your salary. Most families need 10–12x income to replace lost earnings. And if you leave your job, that coverage disappears with it.

Concern
"I don't want to get talked into something I don't need."

We're independent, which means we have no incentive to push a specific product. Our process is built around your needs — and we'll tell you clearly if a policy isn't the right fit.

Concern
"The application process sounds like a headache."

Most young, healthy applicants qualify for accelerated underwriting — no medical exam, no blood draws. We handle the paperwork. Many clients are approved within days.

Collin Studemeyer
Collin Studemeyer
Founder & President · CLTC
Your advisor

Independent. Experienced. On your side.

Collin Studemeyer spent nearly a decade working inside the insurance industry before deciding the people he wanted to serve were families — not carriers. He founded Studemeyer Risk Advisory & Planning in Charleston to provide straightforward, conflict-free guidance.

He holds the Certified in Long-Term Care (CLTC) designation and operates as a fully independent broker with access to a wide panel of top-rated carriers.

Carrier access includes
Lincoln Financial North American Protective Life Allianz + More
Take the first step

Your family's plan is one conversation away.

No forms. No pressure. No jargon. Just a clear picture of what protection looks like for your family — and what it costs.