


Sailing on the San Francisco Bay is a great experience. While the weather can be really nice, there can be unexpected problems that can arise that requires thoughtful analysis, collaboration with the crew and crucial decision making. My experience made me think about my role to my clients.
As your Personal Financial Counselor, I see myself as the captain/navigator of your ship. My job is to assist you in getting to your family’s financial and investment goals, with the least worry. I can’t promise you no problems, but I can promise that I’ll utilize my experience and expertise to take you on the smoothest trip that I can. And if we do hit problems, I won’t "jump ship" on you. I’ll be your teammate throughout until we get you to your destination.
Have You Charted Your Financial Course Yet?
Newsletters
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Mega Backdoor Roth: A Tax-Friendly Retirement Strategy for Serious Savers
High earners may not be eligible to contribute to a Roth IRA, but some people can use a workplace plan to save more and create a source of tax-free retirement income.
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Balancing Life in the Sandwich Generation
The day-to-day demands of supporting multiple generations can take a toll, but planning and support might help achieve a workable balance.
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Variable Annuities: Strategies to Help Counter Retirement Risks
Unlike retirement accounts, there are no federal contribution limits for variable annuities, and the investment gains won’t be taxed until they are withdrawn.
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What Happens to Your Time Horizon at Retirement?
When entering retirement, investment strategy typically shifts from a single, goal-based fixed time horizon to a multilayered, interrelated series of time periods.
Calculators
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Estate Taxes
Use this calculator to estimate the federal estate taxes that could be due on your estate after you die.
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Retirement Plan Early Distribution
Estimate how much would remain after paying income taxes and penalties if you took an early distribution from a retirement plan.
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Roth IRA Conversion
This calculator can help you determine whether you should consider converting to a Roth IRA.