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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…

What is a Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) and How Does It Work?

As financial advisors in San Diego, with its numerous large corporations, biotech startups, and healthcare companies, we often see business owners and executives holding restricted…

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…

Year-Round Tax Planning: From Working Years through Retirement

As you are planning for retirement and in those first years in retirement, several key factors must be considered, including where you’ll retire, how to…

RTX Employees: Is a Mega Backdoor Roth Right for You?

Are you a high-income earner at RTX (Raytheon Technologies) maximizing your pre-tax or Roth contributions to your RTX 401(k) over and above that valuable employer…

What to Know About Required Minimum Distributions and Planning Your Income in Retirement

Staying on top of your financial plan doesn’t end with your retirement date. There are specific milestones to be aware of, such as reaching the…

2025 Key Dates to Remember

With 2025 underway, we want to help you stay organized by sharing key dates to remember this year. We understand there is a lot to…

2024 Year-End Tax Planning for Business Owners

As we quickly approach the end of the year, business owners may have additional opportunities to reduce their tax liability, save more, and position themselves…

The Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) Tax Exemption and What California Business Owners Need to Know

Accessing capital and managing taxes are top priorities for any established or up-and-coming business owner, and Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) and its tax exemption…

Financial Planning for Business Owners

Running a business means juggling many hats, from leading your team to caring for your loved ones. Beyond numbers, your financial planning decisions shape the…