World Class, Boutique Financial Firm needs new website design.

We are a small company that offers high-touch service and big firm results. We offer comprehensive financial planning and investment portfolio management firm with clients in 10 states. When people see the site we want it to scream "High Net Worth" We want our clients and potential clients to see us as professional, powerful, and cutting-edge, while at the same time approachable and easy to work with.

www.kotyswealth.com

Example Websites www.peninsula.com - High End Look and feel www.libertaswealthmanagement.com - High End look and feel - Designed Menu Bar - Elements of logo used in design including burned into background. It adds depth and interest to the site. - No use of generic lifestyle photos, but yet images still draw you in and resonate with topic discussed. http://www.templatemonster.com/flash-templates/32141.html - We don't want our site to be flash, but we like the way this navigates http://www.templatemonster.com/flash-templates/32067.html - Looks very custom - Like the navigation, overall (scroll bars, cubes, etc.) - Very geometric (heavy use of shapes & 3d artwork instead of something that looks flat) http://www.templatemonster.com/flash-templates/31831.html - Again, looks custom - Navigation is non-standard, but still user friendly - Like the page transitions, but without the in-between animations that read to you what page you're going to next http://www.templatemonster.com/flash-templates/34194.html -menu bar is non-standard -image used represents what they do but is still an interesting image -like the navigation between pages -warm and inviting, draws you in.

Requirements WHAT WE DO WANT: - We are going to turn this into a Flash/Java-like site (using JQuery), incorporating interactivity and animation. (see examples below) - While the winning designer will not be coding anything, we do want ideas for the interactivity and functionality of the site (again, see examples below for conceptual sites we like) - Crisp, clean, vivid images that say to the viewer "Expensive," "Top Notch Company," & "This company works with people who have a lot of money." - Needs to scream "High Income & High Net Worth" - Use one of one of the versions of our logo. WHAT WE DON'T WANT: - Little to No Scrolling, if possible - "Template-looking" sites that any company could put their logo on & use Number of Pages 2 Page Details 1 Home / Landing Page 1 Content Page - Home page should be functional with links, etc. (We want home page to be interesting, scrolling with different info, etc.) More specifically, links will include: - Our Team - Our Investment Strategy - Our Services - Why We're Unique - Our Client Process - Client Center - Contact Us Show us a services page for the interior page. - We would like to know how you would organize this data because there is a lot of language and info on this page. Please explain functionality of any effects used to simplify data and make it seem less overwhelming. Services are as follows: 1) Wealth Planning - Wealth Vision (we have a video that goes with this) 2) Portfolio Management - described in detail under Investment Strategy tab 3) Estate Planning 4) Risk Management 5) Business Planning 6) Trusts Existing Website www.kotyswealth.com WHAT WE DO LIKE: - not much! WHAT WE DON'T LIKE: - Looks like a template (because it is!) - The overall generic look of the site - Random pics of people and buildings - It's cluttered with too much content and way too many links/pages - It's boring Please don't use any design/images from our current site. It's horrible and we would could care less about any continuity from the old site to this one! WE have recently changed our name, and logo and we want a website design that reflects our new direction.

Brand Name The Kotys Group Target Audience - Individuals and business owners over the age of 50 who are retired or within 5-10 years of retirement. -or- - High Income Earners over the age of 40 - Minimum account value of $300,000 We are located in Valparaiso, IN, just 45 miles East of Chicago, IL and we have clients in more than 10 states. Ultimately, we want a site that feels different than any others in the industry. Nothing cheesy or too generic. Many companies are using lifestyle images, etc. and we are not a big fan (too impersonal and not meaningful). That is one of the main reasons we like the libertas website.

Every design category has flexible pricing for all budgets. Web page design starts at €549.