Question 1

What is a daily money manager?

Accepted Answer

A daily money manager handles the day-to-day administrative side of a person's finances: paying bills on time, reconciling bank and credit card statements, sorting financial mail, tracking medical bills and insurance claims, and keeping organized records. A daily money manager does not give investment advice, does not manage a portfolio, and does not provide legal or tax advice. The role is administrative oversight, not advisory.

Question 2

How is a daily money manager different from a financial advisor?

Accepted Answer

A financial advisor decides how money should be invested and grown. A daily money manager makes sure the money that already exists is handled correctly day to day — bills paid, accounts reconciled, records organized, and unusual activity caught early. The two roles are complementary. Many of Granitefield Financial's clients have both, and Granitefield coordinates directly with the client's advisor, CPA, and attorney.

Question 3

Who hires a daily money manager?

Accepted Answer

The most common clients are seniors who want to stay independent but no longer want to manage bills and paperwork; adult children managing an aging parent's finances from a distance; surviving spouses who did not previously handle household finances; and trustees, executors, and agents under power of attorney who need clean, defensible records. Elder law attorneys, CPAs, care managers, and financial advisors also refer clients who need this administrative layer.

Question 4

Does a daily money manager have access to my money?

Accepted Answer

Granitefield Financial does not take custody of client funds. Accounts stay in the client's name and under the client's control. The level of account access depends on the client and is agreed in writing, and every transaction is documented and reported.

Question 5

What areas does Granitefield Financial serve?

Accepted Answer

Granitefield Financial is based in Fort Mill, South Carolina and serves the greater Charlotte metro area. That includes Fort Mill, Tega Cay, Rock Hill, Indian Land, and Lake Wylie in South Carolina, and Charlotte, Ballantyne, Matthews, Waxhaw, and Weddington in North Carolina — covering York and Lancaster counties in SC and Mecklenburg and Union counties in NC.

Question 6

How can a daily money manager help spot signs of elder financial abuse?

Accepted Answer

Regular reconciliation helps problems come to light early. Because Granitefield Financial reviews statements against expected activity on a fixed schedule, unusual withdrawals, new recurring charges, unfamiliar payees, duplicate payments, and scam-related transfers are more likely to be noticed within weeks rather than months. Clients and their designated family members receive a written summary, which adds an independent second set of eyes on the account.

Question 7

How do I know when my parent needs help managing their finances?

Accepted Answer

Common early signs include unopened mail piling up, late notices or shut-off warnings on accounts that were always current, duplicate or missed payments, unfamiliar charges, new charitable or subscription commitments, confusion about routine bills, and reluctance to discuss finances. Any one of these can be routine. A pattern of several usually means the administrative load has outgrown what the person wants to carry.

Question 8

Can a daily money manager work with my attorney or CPA?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and that coordination is a core part of the service. Granitefield Financial works alongside elder law attorneys, estate attorneys, CPAs, care managers, and financial advisors — delivering organized documentation, reconciled records, and expense tracking so those professionals can do their own work faster and with fewer gaps.

Question 9

How do I get started with Granitefield Financial?

Accepted Answer

The process begins with a no-cost consultation to review the current situation: how many accounts are involved, what is falling through the cracks, and who else is already advising the household. From there Granitefield Financial proposes a scope and service level, and work begins after a signed service agreement. Call 803-500-4638 or use the contact form at granitefieldfinancial.com.

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