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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

  • HOT TOPIC: Social Security and Medicare: The Clock Is Ticking

    According to this year’s Trustees report, Social Security recipients might face a benefit cut in 2034 unless Congress acts soon to strengthen the program.

  • Beneficiary Designations: Who Gets the Money?

    It’s a good idea to regularly review beneficiary designations to be sure they are complete and reflect current wishes.

  • Navigating Financial Conversations with Aging Parents

    Having a conversation with parents about their finances is an essential step in helping to ensure their financial well-being as they get older.

  • Be Storm Smart: How to Prepare for Extreme Weather

    More than a quarter of U.S. homes are exposed to severe or extreme weather risk. While homeowners can’t control the forecast, they can take proactive steps to prepare.

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Calculators

  • Life Expectancy

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

  • Required Minimum Distributions

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

  • Mortgage Refinancing

    Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.

  • 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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