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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HOT TOPIC: Pressure at the Pump: Will High Gas Prices Shake the U.S. Economy?
This article looks at why gas is so expensive, what it might take to stop the upward trend, and the potential effect of high gas prices on consumers and the broader economy.
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No More Groundhog Day for Your Finances: Time for a Financial Wellness Checkup
Financial habits can repeat themselves, month after month and year after year, until we consciously break the pattern.
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The Evolution of Retirement Savings
The retirement savings landscape has changed dramatically over the past 50 years. How might these developments affect tomorrow’s retirees?
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HOT TOPIC: Geopolitics and the U.S. Financial Markets
This article looks at market reactions to previous global conflicts and emphasizes that long-term market movements are generally driven by corporate earnings, interest rates, and the broader economy.
Calculators
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Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.
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Required Minimum Distributions
Estimate the annual required distribution from your traditional IRA or former employer's retirement plan after you turn age 73.
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Life Insurance
How much life insurance would you need to produce a sufficient income stream for your family?
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Home Affordability
Estimate of the maximum amount of financing you can expect to get when you begin house hunting.