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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

  • Playing Fair: New Consumer Protections for Airline Passengers

    Thanks to a new federal law and rules issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation, airline passengers could have extra consumer protections.

  • No More Groundhog Day for Your Finances: Time for a Financial Wellness Checkup

    Financial habits can repeat themselves, month after month and year after year, until we consciously break the pattern.

  • HOT TOPIC: Will Tax Law Changes Impact Your Giving Strategy?

    New tax rules will determine the deductibility of donations in 2026 for better or worse, which means taxpayers may want to rethink the timing and amount of their donations for 2025 and beyond.

  • HOT TOPIC: Buffett Takes a Bow: 7 Lessons from an Iconic Investor

    At age 94, Warren Buffett recently announced his retirement as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. This article focuses on investment fundamentals as well as tips and quotes from the famous investor.

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Calculators

  • Life Expectancy

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

  • Mortgage Refinancing

    Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.

  • Tax-Deferred Savings

    Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.

  • Impact of Inflation

    Estimate the future cost of an item based on today’s prices and the rate of inflation you expect.

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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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