Keep income steady, taxes coordinated, and legacy clear.

In later retirement, details matter—RMDs, Medicare, beneficiary updates, and a portfolio that's easy to live with. We coordinate your withdrawals, taxes, and estate wishes, with custom portfolios and custody at Charles Schwab.

Couple in their seventies sailing—tax-aware retirement planning and benefits coordination

Is This You?

You're taking (or about to take) required minimum distributions (RMDs)

You want to manage IRMAA and tax brackets while funding life and giving

You'd like to streamline investments—know what you own

You want beneficiaries, titling, and documents buttoned up

You prefer phone/video check-ins and clear, scheduled reviews

You're thinking about charitable giving and how it fits your plan

What We Help You Accomplish

Clear Income Plan

Get a documented "retirement paycheck" with a right-sized cash buffer.

RMD Coordination

Calendar due dates, withholdings, and how RMDs fit your yearly cash flow.

Tax-Aware Withdrawals

Coordinated taxable → tax-deferred → tax-free with guardrails for IRMAA.

Charitable Giving Options

Incorporate qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) into the plan.

Portfolio Simplification

Custom, in-house portfolios of individual stocks & ETFs (no mutual funds).

Estate & Risk Hygiene

Trust funding, beneficiary updates, and secure digital vault for signed copies.

Attorney/CPA services are separate; we coordinate planning and paperwork. Insurance (if placed) is offered through SG Insurance & Estate Services LLC; carrier pays any commissions—disclosed in writing.

How Our Process Works

01

Discovery & Goals

Review income target, taxes, healthcare, charitable intent, and legacy wishes.

02

Plan Tune-Up

Map out withdrawal order with RMDs, withholdings, and Social Security checks.

03

Portfolio Alignment

Simplify where helpful; confirm risk ranges and a down-market playbook.

04

Estate & Titling

Verify beneficiaries, fund trusts, arrange notary, and organize signed PDFs in your digital vault.

05

Ongoing Cadence

Scheduled reviews and mid-year tax/RMD check-ins (investing involves risk).

What It Costs

  • Ongoing Advisory (AUM) Fee

    See Fees & What's Included page for current rates

  • ETF Expense Ratios No Loads

    No mutual funds in managed accounts—avoid loads/12b-1 fees

  • Separate Professional Fees

    Only if you engage an attorney/CPA or third-party notary

How We Meet

By Phone

Quick and convenient—great for regular check-ins.

Video Call

Secure screen-share from anywhere—review projections together.

In Office

Our Scottsdale office at 7900 E Thompson Peak Pkwy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you help me plan my RMDs each year?

Yes—we calendar deadlines and withholdings, fit RMDs into your cash-flow plan, and coordinate taxes with your CPA.

How do you handle Medicare IRMAA?

We plan withdrawals and any conversions with IRMAA brackets in mind and revisit after life-changes that may warrant a reconsideration request.

Can charitable giving reduce my taxable income?

If eligible, QCDs from IRAs can be coordinated within your plan; we'll outline options and loop in your CPA for reporting.

Will you simplify my accounts?

Where it makes sense, we can consolidate and streamline holdings into a transparent mix of individual stocks & ETFs—no mutual funds.

Do you store my documents?

We keep signed copies in an encrypted digital vault with access controls; you retain originals with you/your attorney.

Ready for a Retirement Check-Up?

Schedule a no-obligation introductory call to discuss how we can help keep your income steady and legacy clear.

(480) 597-1743

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