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5 Steps to Building an Impactful Charitable Giving Plan

Supporting worthwhile organizations and causes through charitable giving is a goal many clients share in their personal financial plans. Perhaps you’re interested in gifting around…

5 Steps Retirees Should Take to Manage the Risks of High Inflation

Everyone is feeling the pinch of higher inflation, especially the rising costs of goods from groceries to gas. However, groups such as retirees face a…

Top Cybersecurity Threats and Vulnerabilities

San Diego cybersecurity expert Jim Stickley joined CCMI clients and guests on June 2 to share best practices to keep our online information safe. Jim…

Get to Know You: Meet CCMI’s Principal and Owner, Matt Showley

CCMI principal and owner Matt Showley, CFP®, AEP®, was interested in the logistics of running a business and financial planning early on, which motivated him…

What is a Financial Plan, and Why Should You Build One?

We’ve all thought about what we want to achieve in life, but applying strategy and discipline to reach those goals can be challenging to do…

Inflation and Retirement Planning

Recent data shows that inflation is now at its highest level in 39 years, with the 12-month inflation reading now at 6.8% as of November…

Four Key Questions to Ask When Starting Your 401(k)

If you’ve started a new job, your company may have offered you an employer-sponsored 401(k), a low-stress savings vehicle that’s familiar to many professionals. What’s…

Five Documents to Begin Building Your Estate Plan

Sound financial planning includes preparing for the present, future, and the unexpected. Similarly, an estate plan can help protect you, your family, and your assets…

How to Manage Your Stock Options When You Leave a Company

When you decide to leave a company, there is generally a checklist of items you need to accomplish before you depart. If you’ve been awarded…

Global Market Analysis with Charles Schwab’s Jeffrey Kleintop

In our recent Market Updates webinar, we welcomed guest Jeffrey Kleintop, senior vice president and chief global investment strategist at Charles Schwab. We discussed where…