ABOUT HOW WE HELP OUR PROCESS RESOURCES CLIENT PORTAL CONTACT US Insights Blog Educational Workshops Learning Center FREE Online Goal Planner CATEGORIES: BUSINESS OWNER INSIGHTS INVESTMENT INSIGHTS LIFE INSURANCE INSIGHTS RETIREMENT INSIGHTS Why Life Insurance Is Essential For Retirement Planning MAY 1, 2020 RETIREMENT INSIGHTS Many people do not view life insurance as an essential and vital part of a retirement income plan. They see life insurance primarily as a way to protect families from the early loss of a breadwinner during the working years. However, life insurance has the potential to be so much more if properly utilized in a comprehensive retirement income plan. Read More Handling Market Volatility MAY 1, 2020 INVESTMENT INSIGHTS Conventional wisdom says that what goes up must come down. But even if you view market volatility as a normal occurrence, it can be tough to handle when your money is at stake. Though there's no foolproof way to handle the ups and downs of the stock market, the following common-sense tips can help. Read More Active vs. Passive Portfolio Management MAY 1, 2020 INVESTMENT INSIGHTS One of the longest-standing debates in investing is over the relative merits of active portfolio management versus passive management. With an actively managed portfolio, a manager tries to beat the performance of a given benchmark index by using his or her judgment in selecting individual securities and deciding when to buy and sell them. A passively managed portfolio attempts to match that benchmark performance, and in the process, minimize expenses that can reduce an investor's net return. Read More Working In Retirement MAY 1, 2020 RETIREMENT INSIGHTS Planning on working during retirement? If so, you're not alone. An increasing number of employees nearing retirement plan to work at least some period of time during their retirement years. Read More Beyond Traditional Asset Classes: Exploring Alternatives MAY 1, 2020 INVESTMENT INSIGHTS Stocks, bonds, and cash are fundamental components of an investment portfolio. However, many other investments can be used to try to spice up returns or reduce overall portfolio risk. So-called alternative assets have become popular in recent years as a way to provide greater diversification. Read More Business Succession Planning MAY 1, 2020 BUSINESS OWNER INSIGHTS When developing a succession plan for your business, you must make many decisions. Should you sell your business or give it away? Should you structure your plan to go into effect during your lifetime or at your death? Should you transfer your ownership interest to family members, co-owners, employees, or an outside party? The key is to pick the best plan for your circumstances and objectives, and to seek help from financial and legal advisors to carry out this plan. Read More PREVIOUS PAGE NEXT PAGE 1 of 3 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER JOIN BEVERLY HILLS (310) 557-9850 CAMARILLO (805) 484-1011 NEWPORT BEACH (949) 453-7660 ONTARIO (909) 948-1608 WEST COVINA (626) 966-1426 ABOUT Our Firm Our Team Careers HOW WE HELP Services Business Owners For Women Retirement Planning College Planning Insurance Planning Real Estate Lending Estate Planning Investment Advisory RESOURCES Blog Educational Workshops Learning Center Free Goal Planner OUR TEAM Beverly Hills Camarillo Newport Beach Ontario San Diego Torrance West Covina Management Team ADDITIONAL Our Process Client Portal CONTACT US View Locations General Questions Securities offered through SagePoint Financial, Inc.(SPF), member FINRA/SIPC. Some Registered Representatives of SPF also offer investment advisory services through SPF, a registered investment adviser. ICM is not registered as an investment advisor nor a broker-dealer. Insurance services offered through Independent Capital Management, Inc. (ICM). Real estate services offered through ICM Real Estate DBA ICM Lending, a wholly owned subsidiary of ICM. Estate planning services offered through Citadel Law. SPF is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of SPF. This communication is strictly intended for individuals residing in the states of AK, AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI,IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC,ND, NE, NH,NJ, NM, NY, NC,ND,NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, and WY. No offers may be made or accepted from any resident outside the specific states referenced. Powered by Twenty Over Ten