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Richard P. Moran, CFP®
Paul Heising, MBA, CFP®
Lisa McElravey, CFP®
Robert H. Sowder, CFS®, AIF®

21250 Hawthorne Boulevard
Suite 560
Torrance, CA 90503
phone (310) 406-3080
toll-free (866) 406-3080
fax (310) 406-3082
www.smarterdecisions.com

Rich Moran, CFP: rpmoran@smarterdecisions.com
Paul Heising, MBA, CFP: heising@smarterdecisions.com
Lisa McElravey, CFP: lmcelravey@smarterdecisions.com
Robert H. Sowder, CFS: rsowder@smarterdecisions.com CA

Newsletters

  • Saving for College: 529 Plan vs. Roth IRA

    529 plans and Roth IRAs can both be used to save for college. This article compares the features of these two saving options.

  • Retroactive Social Security Benefits: A Chance to Turn Back Time

    Beneficiaries who postpone claiming Social Security past full retirement age have the option of receiving a lump-sum payment for up to six months of benefits when they finally apply.

  • A Critical Combo: Life Insurance with Long-Term Care Benefits

    Although long-term care insurance is typically a “use-it-or-lose-it” proposition, these alternatives can help pay for care if it’s needed or provide a death benefit for beneficiaries if it’s not.

  • Phased Retirement Can Help Smooth the Transition

    The article explains why a phased retirement program can be a positive experience for employees, employers, and customers.

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Calculators

  • Mortgage Refinancing

    Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.

  • Required Minimum Distributions

    Estimate the annual required distribution from your traditional IRA or former employer's retirement plan after you turn age 73.

  • Estate Taxes

    Use this calculator to estimate the federal estate taxes that could be due on your estate after you die.

  • Life Expectancy

    Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.

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Securities offered through Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Member FINRA/SIPC.  Headquartered at 80 State Street, Albany, NY 12207.  Advisory Services offered through CLG, LLC, a registered investment adviser.  Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and CLG, LLC d/b/a Moran, Heising, McElravey & Sowder, LLC are not affiliated companies.

CLG, LLC is a registered investment adviser.  Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where CLG, LLC and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure.  This website is solely for informational purposes.  Past performance is no guarantee of future returns.  Investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital. No advice may be rendered by CLG, LLC unless a client service agreement is in place.

 

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