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Estate Plans – A Key Component of Financial Wellness

Most people don’t spend too much time thinking about end-of-life planning on a daily basis. But you may have loved ones who will soon face those issues.... Read More

Erick Arndt named one of Valley 200’s Most Influential Leaders

Erick Arndt was recently given the honor of being named in the Valley 200 Most Influential Leaders by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal!... Read More

Plan Your Ideal Retirement Income

Many people use the 4% rule to guide their retirement withdrawals once they stop working.... Read More

Learn About the Mirror 401k

Offering a retirement plan to your employees is a wonderful benefit for them and you. But it doesn’t come without its fair share of problems. ... Read More

Turning Your Retirement Dream into a Business

Tools and Techniques More than 50% of U.S. small businesses are owned by people 55 and older, according to a Spring 2021 survey by SCORE, a nonprofit that provides resources to small-business owners. If your retirement dream is to turn... Read More

Quarterly Reminder – What to do with your Tax Refund

Are you expecting a tax refund this year? If so, consider creating an emergency fund with some or all of it.... Read More

Heart of the Matter

In 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that nearly half of adults in the United States (47%) have hypertension.... Read More

Ask Erick…Q&A with a 401(k) Advisor “Recordkeepers”

We are thinking about submitting a request for proposal to several recordkeepers for due diligence purposes.... Read More

In the Driver’s Seat – Prioritizing and Managing Fiduciary Duties

In the spring of 2021, Aon Investments surveyed 12 top carriers for fiduciary liability insurance to better understand how plan management typically impacts pricing for fiduciary liability insurance. ... Read More

Knowledge Is Retirement Power – Roth Plans

Roth options have become a common choice in many 401(k) plans, as well as 403(b) and 457 plans. ... Read More