


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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Peer-to-Peer Payments Are Popular, but Be Careful
Making a peer-to-peer (P2P) payment is a convenient way to transfer money to family, friends, or businesses — these precautions can help avoid costly mistakes.
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Q&A on RMDs
Here are answers to some key questions about required minimum distributions.
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Goodbye Passwords, Hello Passkeys
As major tech companies, apps, and websites make passkeys their default security option, it’s likely you’ll be prompted to set them up to help secure your accounts.
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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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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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College Funding
Use this calculator to estimate the cost of your child’s education, based on the variables you input.
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Lease Payment
How much would your monthly lease payment be?
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Mortgage Acceleration
This calculator can help you determine how soon you can pay off your mortgage.