Investment selection is important. It is crucial to your well-deserved future that your investments provide returns that support your plan. 

Our experience has guided us towards investment in strong firms who hire experienced fund managers with long tenure and proven track records to take care of your money. We encourage investing for the long term with a balanced portfolio of well allocated and diversified holdings.

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Whether you desire to grow capital, preserve principal, or generate an income stream we are confident that we can put your money hard at work for you. And your time horizon may be longer than any previous generation, so your money needs to stay as busy as you are. 

One of the most interesting discussions we have with clients is what's next as they anticipate retirement. While some people eagerly await relaxing at the conclusion of their paid employment, others have interest in maintaining some sort of engagement and staying involved in the community. Some wish to travel or indulge other long put off interests and most folks have concerns about how to make it all happen.

When should you take Social Security? How do you access your retirement funds? What is the right strategy to save for retirement? Our planning can answer these and many other questions and show you the best way to have the flexibility and resources to pursue your personal picture of retirement.

Whatever the "R" word means to you, we'll help you plan for all your goals.

Regardless of the size of your estate (which is everything you own when you die), you probably want it to be directed toward protecting those you love. Most people don't want to plan for their death, because they think of it as "depressing." But there is already a plan in place that will be followed if you don't make your own — and that may not be what you want.

Estate planning consists of several easy decisions, with a few difficult ones, and we can help with all of them. This will make sure your estate goes to the right people, at the right time, with the right management, to make your legacy a positive one. 

For those fortunate enough to have employer-sponsored retirement plans or benefit programs, we help coordinate and optimize enrollment and participation with your own planning strategies. Consolidating any plans from previous employment helps you understand how they can all work together more efficiently.

Risk management is the defensive part of planning process.We make sure your insurance portfolio provides the protection needed, when mishaps occur. With over 25 years of affiliation with Farmers Insurance and Pacific Life Insurance, we understand the importance of optimum levels of property-casualty, life, health and long-term-care coverage.

While taxes remain a line item on that short list of things one cannot avoid, it is still possible to increase tax efficiency and reduce overall tax liability.

We implement strategies that utilize tax advantaged tools and programs for everything from saving for college to building your retirement nest egg. Taxes must also be considered when selling a security, determining when to take Social Security benefits, or how to give that gift of a highly appreciated asset to your favorite charity.

Because we stay current on IRS rules and regulations, we can make certain that all aspects of your planning goals are met with tax implications in mind.