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The Rule of 55: A Guide to Penalty-Free Early Retirement Income
The Rule of 55 is one of the most underused tools available to individuals planning…
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Mega-Backdoor Roth Guide: How it Works (2026 Update)
The 2026 Mega-Backdoor Roth strategy is one of the most powerful ways high earners can…
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Why Global Diversification Still Matters
If you look at market headlines over the last decade, it feels like one story…
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RSU Guide + Strategy After Vesting (2026 Update)
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a type of equity compensation for high-earning professionals. Learn more…
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2026 Market Outlook Planning Takeaways
In this market update, I cover key takeaways from the 2026 JPMorgan long-term capital market…
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HSA Guide + Strategy for Reimbursement (2026 Update)
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) allow individuals with high-deductible health plans to save for medical expenses…
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Deferred Compensation Guide + Case Study (2026 Update)
Non-qualified deferred compensation is an employee benefit available for some high-earning tech professionals planning their…
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Backdoor Roth IRA Strategy Guide (2026 Update)
The Roth IRA is one of the premier account choices when saving for retirement. However…
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Social Security Optimization: When and How to Claim Your Benefits
Deciding when to claim Social Security is one of the most important retirement decisions you…
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Mid-Career Professional Case Study: Gloria (44)
Gloria’s goals are to reduce taxes and save aggressively for her financial future. She doesn’t…
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Planning for Retirement Case Study: Jack (61) & Rebecca (62)
Jack and Rebecca hope to retire within the next year. Although they’ve accumulated significant assets…
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Planning for a Work-Optional Lifestyle Case Study: Eric (53) & Kelly (51)
Eric and Kelly need help creating a financial plan for retirement. They’re not looking for…
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Smart Tax Planning to Save Now and in Retirement
A smart tax planning strategy is one of the most effective ways to keep more…
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Meta’s Mega-Backdoor Roth: Maximize Tax-Efficient Savings
Learn how Meta’s mega-backdoor Roth strategy helps employees boost retirement savings beyond standard limits and…
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2025 Planning Numbers Video
In this short video, I break down the key updates to 2025’s most important financial…
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2025 Market Outlook Video
In this short video, I cover key takeaways from the 2025 JPMorgan long-term capital market…
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Amazon Mega-Backdoor Roth: Tax-Efficient Retirement Savings
Learn how Amazon’s mega-backdoor Roth strategy helps employees boost retirement savings beyond standard limits and…
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Deferred Compensation at Dell
Participating in Dell’s Deferred Compensation Plan offers a tax-advantaged strategy for high-income executives to set…
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2024 Year-End Planning Decisions for Dell Employees
As 2024 winds down, it’s beneficial for Dell employees to review and optimize their finances…
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Restricted Stock Units at Dell
Dell’s restricted stock units offer the ability for employees to earn additional compensation beyond base…
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Mega-Backdoor 401(k) at Dell
Learn how Dell’s mega-backdoor Roth strategy helps employees boost retirement savings beyond standard limits and…
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401(k) Plan at Dell
Saving in a 401(k) plan provides a tax-advantaged way to build a nest egg, allowing…
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Year-End Planning Checklist and 2024 Financial Planning Numbers
As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to take stock of your financial…
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Brian Fry Featured in Dell Technologies Benefits Article
Brian Fry is featured in this Wealthtender Q&A article titled: “Your Dell Technologies Benefits &…
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Dell’s Life Insurance Coverage
Life insurance helps transfer the risk of unexpected death by providing financial compensation to beneficiaries…
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Leveraging Your Dell HSA to Strategically Build Wealth
In 2003, health savings accounts (HSAs) were introduced to encourage individuals with high-deductible health plans…
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Dell’s Disability Insurance Coverage
The Social Security Administration reports that the chances of experiencing a disability event are one…
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529 Plan for Higher Education
Planning for college is an expensive thought whether you’ve got a newborn, toddler or teenager…
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Reviewing Your Estate Plan
I recommend reviewing your estate plan on a regular basis and as life changes. My…
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What to Do With a 401(k) When Changing Jobs
You’ve left your job but still have a 401(k) plan with your former employer… now…
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Estate Planning Documents
Estate planning involves organizing your personal and financial documents in order to deal with the…
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Financial New Year’s Resolutions
A new year is always a good opportunity to reset and refocus on your financial…
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Tax-Loss Harvesting Basics
As a Los Angeles financial advisor, I can confirm I’ve never spoke with anyone that…
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Best Charitable Giving Strategy for Your Unique Situation
Not only can charitable giving be gratifying to give back to personal causes, it can…
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How Often Should Investors Rebalance?
Rebalancing is one of the simplest, yet most overlooked ways to manage risk in a…
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Does Money Buy Happiness?
Several studies show that happiness levels increase as an individual earns more until reaching about…
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Safe Landing Financial Investing Guide
This investing guide provides a clear blueprint to help you grow your wealth with confidence…
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Financial Standards and Questions to Ask Your Financial Advisor
Not all financial advisors are held to the same standard. Some must act as fiduciaries…
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Estate Planning Myths
In recent weeks, Aretha Franklin passed away without an estate plan in place. She is…
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The Retirement Planning Roadmap
A retirement planning roadmap gives you the confidence and flexibility to enjoy the years ahead…
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The Rule of 55: A Guide to Penalty-Free Early Retirement Income
The Rule of 55 is one of the most underused tools available to individuals planning…
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Mega-Backdoor Roth Guide: How it Works (2026 Update)
The 2026 Mega-Backdoor Roth strategy is one of the most powerful ways high earners can…
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RSU Guide + Strategy After Vesting (2026 Update)
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a type of equity compensation for high-earning professionals. Learn more…
Read More
HSA Guide + Strategy for Reimbursement (2026 Update)
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) allow individuals with high-deductible health plans to save for medical expenses…
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Deferred Compensation Guide + Case Study (2026 Update)
Non-qualified deferred compensation is an employee benefit available for some high-earning tech professionals planning their…
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Backdoor Roth IRA Strategy Guide (2026 Update)
The Roth IRA is one of the premier account choices when saving for retirement. However…
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Can I Make a Backdoor Roth Contribution? (downloadable PDF)
Earning too much to contribute directly to a Roth IRA? The backdoor Roth strategy provides…
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Can I Make a Mega-Backdoor Roth Contribution? (downloadable PDF)
Wondering if you qualify for the mega-backdoor Roth? This step-by-step flowchart helps you quickly evaluate…
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The Work-Optional Playbook (downloadable PDF)
Unlock tax-efficient strategies to save, invest, and retire on your terms. The Work Optional Playbook…
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Mid-Career Professional Case Study: Gloria (44)
Gloria’s goals are to reduce taxes and save aggressively for her financial future. She doesn’t…
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Planning for Retirement Case Study: Jack (61) & Rebecca (62)
Jack and Rebecca hope to retire within the next year. Although they’ve accumulated significant assets…
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Planning for a Work-Optional Lifestyle Case Study: Eric (53) & Kelly (51)
Eric and Kelly need help creating a financial plan for retirement. They’re not looking for…
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Meta’s Mega-Backdoor Roth: Maximize Tax-Efficient Savings
Learn how Meta’s mega-backdoor Roth strategy helps employees boost retirement savings beyond standard limits and…
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Amazon Mega-Backdoor Roth: Tax-Efficient Retirement Savings
Learn how Amazon’s mega-backdoor Roth strategy helps employees boost retirement savings beyond standard limits and…
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Deferred Compensation at Dell
Participating in Dell’s Deferred Compensation Plan offers a tax-advantaged strategy for high-income executives to set…
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2024 Year-End Planning Decisions for Dell Employees
As 2024 winds down, it’s beneficial for Dell employees to review and optimize their finances…
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Restricted Stock Units at Dell
Dell’s restricted stock units offer the ability for employees to earn additional compensation beyond base…
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Mega-Backdoor 401(k) at Dell
Learn how Dell’s mega-backdoor Roth strategy helps employees boost retirement savings beyond standard limits and…
Read More
401(k) Plan at Dell
Saving in a 401(k) plan provides a tax-advantaged way to build a nest egg, allowing…
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Brian Fry Featured in Dell Technologies Benefits Article
Brian Fry is featured in this Wealthtender Q&A article titled: “Your Dell Technologies Benefits &…
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Dell’s Life Insurance Coverage
Life insurance helps transfer the risk of unexpected death by providing financial compensation to beneficiaries…
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Leveraging Your Dell HSA to Strategically Build Wealth
In 2003, health savings accounts (HSAs) were introduced to encourage individuals with high-deductible health plans…
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Dell’s Disability Insurance Coverage
The Social Security Administration reports that the chances of experiencing a disability event are one…
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What to Do With a 401(k) When Changing Jobs
You’ve left your job but still have a 401(k) plan with your former employer… now…
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Deferred Compensation at Dell
Participating in Dell’s Deferred Compensation Plan offers a tax-advantaged strategy for high-income executives to set…
Read More
2024 Year-End Planning Decisions for Dell Employees
As 2024 winds down, it’s beneficial for Dell employees to review and optimize their finances…
Read More
Restricted Stock Units at Dell
Dell’s restricted stock units offer the ability for employees to earn additional compensation beyond base…
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Mega-Backdoor 401(k) at Dell
Learn how Dell’s mega-backdoor Roth strategy helps employees boost retirement savings beyond standard limits and…
Read More
401(k) Plan at Dell
Saving in a 401(k) plan provides a tax-advantaged way to build a nest egg, allowing…
Read More
Brian Fry Featured in Dell Technologies Benefits Article
Brian Fry is featured in this Wealthtender Q&A article titled: “Your Dell Technologies Benefits &…
Read More
Dell’s Life Insurance Coverage
Life insurance helps transfer the risk of unexpected death by providing financial compensation to beneficiaries…
Read More
Leveraging Your Dell HSA to Strategically Build Wealth
In 2003, health savings accounts (HSAs) were introduced to encourage individuals with high-deductible health plans…
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Dell’s Disability Insurance Coverage
The Social Security Administration reports that the chances of experiencing a disability event are one…
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The Work-Optional Playbook (downloadable PDF)
Unlock tax-efficient strategies to save, invest, and retire on your terms. The Work Optional Playbook…
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Retirement Readiness Checklist (downloadable PDF)
Take the stress out of planning for life after work. The Retirement Readiness Checklist helps…
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Can I Make a Mega-Backdoor Roth Contribution? (downloadable PDF)
Wondering if you qualify for the mega-backdoor Roth? This step-by-step flowchart helps you quickly evaluate…
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Can I Make a Backdoor Roth Contribution? (downloadable PDF)
Earning too much to contribute directly to a Roth IRA? The backdoor Roth strategy provides…
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2026 Important Planning Numbers (downloadable PDF)
Stay on top of the numbers that matter most for financial planning in 2026. This…
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The Rule of 55: A Guide to Penalty-Free Early Retirement Income
The Rule of 55 is one of the most underused tools available to individuals planning…
Read More
Mega-Backdoor Roth Guide: How it Works (2026 Update)
The 2026 Mega-Backdoor Roth strategy is one of the most powerful ways high earners can…
Read More
Why Global Diversification Still Matters
If you look at market headlines over the last decade, it feels like one story…
Read More
RSU Guide + Strategy After Vesting (2026 Update)
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a type of equity compensation for high-earning professionals. Learn more…
Read More
2026 Market Outlook Planning Takeaways
In this market update, I cover key takeaways from the 2026 JPMorgan long-term capital market…
Read More
2026 Important Planning Numbers (downloadable PDF)
Stay on top of the numbers that matter most for financial planning in 2026. This…
Read More
HSA Guide + Strategy for Reimbursement (2026 Update)
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) allow individuals with high-deductible health plans to save for medical expenses…
Read More
Deferred Compensation Guide + Case Study (2026 Update)
Non-qualified deferred compensation is an employee benefit available for some high-earning tech professionals planning their…
Read More
Backdoor Roth IRA Strategy Guide (2026 Update)
The Roth IRA is one of the premier account choices when saving for retirement. However…
Read More
Mid-Career Professional Case Study: Gloria (44)
Gloria’s goals are to reduce taxes and save aggressively for her financial future. She doesn’t…
Read More
Planning for Retirement Case Study: Jack (61) & Rebecca (62)
Jack and Rebecca hope to retire within the next year. Although they’ve accumulated significant assets…
Read More
Planning for a Work-Optional Lifestyle Case Study: Eric (53) & Kelly (51)
Eric and Kelly need help creating a financial plan for retirement. They’re not looking for…
Read More
Smart Tax Planning to Save Now and in Retirement
A smart tax planning strategy is one of the most effective ways to keep more…
Read More
Meta’s Mega-Backdoor Roth: Maximize Tax-Efficient Savings
Learn how Meta’s mega-backdoor Roth strategy helps employees boost retirement savings beyond standard limits and…
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2025 Planning Numbers Video
In this short video, I break down the key updates to 2025’s most important financial…
Read More
2025 Market Outlook Video
In this short video, I cover key takeaways from the 2025 JPMorgan long-term capital market…
Read More
Amazon Mega-Backdoor Roth: Tax-Efficient Retirement Savings
Learn how Amazon’s mega-backdoor Roth strategy helps employees boost retirement savings beyond standard limits and…
Read More
Year-End Planning Checklist and 2024 Financial Planning Numbers
As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to take stock of your financial…
Read More
What to Do With a 401(k) When Changing Jobs
You’ve left your job but still have a 401(k) plan with your former employer… now…
Read More
Financial New Year’s Resolutions
A new year is always a good opportunity to reset and refocus on your financial…
Read More
Financial Standards and Questions to Ask Your Financial Advisor
Not all financial advisors are held to the same standard. Some must act as fiduciaries…
Read More
The Rule of 55: A Guide to Penalty-Free Early Retirement Income
The Rule of 55 is one of the most underused tools available to individuals planning…
Read More
2026 Important Planning Numbers (downloadable PDF)
Stay on top of the numbers that matter most for financial planning in 2026. This…
Read More
Retirement Readiness Checklist (downloadable PDF)
Take the stress out of planning for life after work. The Retirement Readiness Checklist helps…
Read More
Social Security Optimization: When and How to Claim Your Benefits
Deciding when to claim Social Security is one of the most important retirement decisions you…
Read More
Planning for Retirement Case Study: Jack (61) & Rebecca (62)
Jack and Rebecca hope to retire within the next year. Although they’ve accumulated significant assets…
Read More
Planning for a Work-Optional Lifestyle Case Study: Eric (53) & Kelly (51)
Eric and Kelly need help creating a financial plan for retirement. They’re not looking for…
Read More
Smart Tax Planning to Save Now and in Retirement
A smart tax planning strategy is one of the most effective ways to keep more…
Read More
2025 Planning Numbers Video
In this short video, I break down the key updates to 2025’s most important financial…
Read More
Year-End Planning Checklist and 2024 Financial Planning Numbers
As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to take stock of your financial…
Read More
What to Do With a 401(k) When Changing Jobs
You’ve left your job but still have a 401(k) plan with your former employer… now…
Read More
The Retirement Planning Roadmap
A retirement planning roadmap gives you the confidence and flexibility to enjoy the years ahead…
Read More
Why Global Diversification Still Matters
If you look at market headlines over the last decade, it feels like one story…
Read More
2026 Market Outlook Planning Takeaways
In this market update, I cover key takeaways from the 2026 JPMorgan long-term capital market…
Read More
Mid-Career Professional Case Study: Gloria (44)
Gloria’s goals are to reduce taxes and save aggressively for her financial future. She doesn’t…
Read More
Planning for Retirement Case Study: Jack (61) & Rebecca (62)
Jack and Rebecca hope to retire within the next year. Although they’ve accumulated significant assets…
Read More
Planning for a Work-Optional Lifestyle Case Study: Eric (53) & Kelly (51)
Eric and Kelly need help creating a financial plan for retirement. They’re not looking for…
Read More
Smart Tax Planning to Save Now and in Retirement
A smart tax planning strategy is one of the most effective ways to keep more…
Read More
2025 Planning Numbers Video
In this short video, I break down the key updates to 2025’s most important financial…
Read More
2025 Market Outlook Video
In this short video, I cover key takeaways from the 2025 JPMorgan long-term capital market…
Read More
Year-End Planning Checklist and 2024 Financial Planning Numbers
As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to take stock of your financial…
Read More
How Often Should Investors Rebalance?
Rebalancing is one of the simplest, yet most overlooked ways to manage risk in a…
Read More
Safe Landing Financial Investing Guide
This investing guide provides a clear blueprint to help you grow your wealth with confidence…
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