Financial Planning Consultants
Wealth Management, Tailored to You.
Financial Planning Consultants is an independent wealth management firm dedicated to assisting families with their greatest financial concerns. From investment management and retirement savings strategies to estate conservation and college savings plans, we offer customized financial planning coupled with objective advice and recommendations. With more than four decades of experience, we are established in our San Diego community and take pride in our strong relationships with clients and their potential generations.
Our utmost goal is to provide customized strategies that can grow with our clients throughout the many milestones of life. Based in Mission Valley, we work with clients in our local San Diego community, as well as throughout Southern California and many U.S. states.
In an ever-changing financial climate, it can be difficult to confidently create a financial strategy, let alone have the time to manage one that can grow with you over the years. Without an up-to-date and flexible strategy in place, it can be difficult for you to achieve your goals.
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Eight Mistakes That Can Upend Your Retirement
There are common mistakes you can avoid when saving for retirement.
Understanding the Alternate Valuation Date
Executors can value the estate on the date of death, or on its six-month anniversary —the “Alternate Valuation Date."
IRA Withdrawals that Escape the 10% Tax Penalty
The list of IRA withdrawals that may be taken without incurring a 10% early penalty has grown.
Medicare Advantage 101
Overview of Medicare Advantage, what’s in them, special rules, and more.
Fallen Tree Damage—Who Pays?
Your liability for damages that occur when a tree on your property falls on your neighbor’s property is not clear cut.
Retiring Wild: National Parks and You
Get ready to enjoy America’s national park system with this helpful article.
Understanding the Alternate Valuation Date
Executors can value the estate on the date of death, or on its six-month anniversary —the “Alternate Valuation Date."
Trends in Charitable Giving
Some people may want a more advanced gifting strategy that can maximize their gift and generate potential tax benefits.
Choosing a Retirement Plan that Fits Your Business
To choose a plan, it’s important to ask yourself four key questions.
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Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
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An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
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Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’d love to help you prepare.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.
Choosing a Mortgage
Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.
Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.