Financial Planning & Investment Management

Planning for Retirement

When you’re planning for retirement, there can be a lot to consider. After a lifetime of saving for the future, changing to a spending mindset can be tricky once the future has arrived. We can help you. Here’s how…

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Retire with confidence.

When you’re ready to begin planning for retirement, we’re here to help answer your questions and create a personalized plan. We’ve helped hundreds of people just like you enter retirement with confidence.

We have answers to several common questions, such as:

  • Now that I’m not working, how much money can I spend without running out?

  • Should I change my investment strategy when I retire?

  • Should I pay off my mortgage or invest for more income?

  • How do I avoid overpaying taxes or incurring penalties?

  • How do I consolidate my accounts to simplify my monthly income?

  • How do I maximize Social Security or CalPERS/CalSTRS pensions?

  • How will I pay for healthcare during retirement?

  • How do the changing tax and estate laws impact me?

  • How can I address our children’s expectations of our time and financial assistance?

  • What is a required minimum distribution (RMD) and how much will that be?


Whether you’re 10 years away, or already there, we look forward to helping you succeed in your retirement.

Schedule a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your retirement savings with us at (530) 487-1777 or schedule an appointment online.

Helpful Resources

Here are some related resources and downloads to help as you plan for retirement.