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How Will the OBBBA Era Affect Roth Conversions?

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduced several permanent and temporary provisions that may impact retirement planning in the next few years. While there…

Top Retirement Options for Self-Employed Professionals

Key Takeaways: Begin Planning Early: One in five self-employed workers isn’t saving for retirement, with 34% only saving “from time to time.” We recommend beginning…

Are You Ready to Exit Your Business?

The Exit Planning Institute recently published its 2025 State of Owner Readiness Report,1 which assesses how exit planning varies across different generations. We’ve worked extensively…

Why Business Valuations Are Important

As a business owner in San Diego, you’ve spent most of your career focused on growing your company and may have delayed planning your exit…

How Will the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Affect Retirement Planning and Business Owners?

How Will the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Affect Retirement Planning and Business Owners? Key Takeaways: The recently passed tax and spending bill, the “One Big…

When’s the Right Time for a Roth Conversion?

Key Takeaways   A Roth conversion can help you grow savings tax-free and provide tax-free qualified withdrawals in retirement but timing a conversion is critical. There…

CCMI Named to the San Diego Business Journal Top Wealth Management Firms List for 2025

We’re excited to share that the San Diego Business Journal has named CCMI to its Top Wealth Management Firms List for 2025. Using firm submissions,…

Investment Planning in Market Volatility

President Trump recently introduced new tariffs on nearly all major trading partners. The administration reasoned that the tariffs will help offset trading imbalances and encourage…

3 Year-Round Retirement Planning Resolutions for Young Professionals

New Year’s resolutions to eat healthy or learn a new skill may come around once a year but there are some habits worth picking up…

Post-Election Insights and Policy Areas to Watch

With Donald Trump’s presidential election victory, the country is watching to see what will begin the fifth year of the Trump administration. His campaign emphasized…