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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

  • Life Insurance Might Help During Turbulent Economic Times

    During periods of economic uncertainty and stock market volatility, life insurance may be a useful tool to consider.

  • HOT TOPIC: Moody’s Downgraded U.S. Debt — Does It Matter?

    On May 16, 2025, Moody’s Ratings downgraded U.S. government debt from its highest rating of Aaa to Aa1. This article looks at the reasons for the downgrade and its potential effects.

  • Home Energy Rebates Could Save You Money

    The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 included two provisions allowing rebates for home energy efficiency retrofit projects and home electrification and appliance projects.

  • 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.

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Calculators

  • Tax-Deferred Savings

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

  • Cost of Retirement

    Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.

  • Mortgage Refinancing

    Determine whether you should consider refinancing your mortgage.

  • LTCI Cost of Waiting

    Estimate the potential cost of waiting to purchase a long-term care insurance policy.

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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.

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