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Financial Advisor offering investment advisory services through Eagle Strategies LLC. These testimonials are no guarantee of future performance or success.
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I offer a variety of products that can help you meet a number of insurance and financial needs, including, but not limited to college funding, retirement, managing costs for extended periods of care and lifetime income strategies. Please contact me to help you fully analyze your needs and recommend appropriate solutions. In addition to a Financial Adviser offering investment advisory services through Eagle Strategies LLC, A Registered Investment Adviser, I am also licensed as an Agent with New York Life Insurance Company and a Registered Representative of and offer securities products & services through NYLIFE Securities LLC, (Member FINRA/SIPC), A Licensed Insurance Agency. Eagle Strategies LLC and NYLIFE Securities LLC are New York Life Companies.

9280 West Stockton Boulevard Suite 200
Elk Grove, CA95758
Business Phone No. 530-219-6222

Any testimonial on this site is based on an individual’s experience and may not be representative of the experience of other customers. Neither New York Life Insurance Company, nor its agents, provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Please consult your own tax, legal, or accounting professionals before making any decisions. I am not licensed in all jurisdictions. My California Insurance License Number is OI41207

10/29/2026

Market volatility can make investors feel like they need to act. But the decision to rebalance should be driven by your financial goals, not the latest headlines. In a recent Kiplinger article, John Boccio, Head of Wealth Management at New York Life, shares key considerations for making thoughtful portfolio decisions. Not Every Headline Calls for a Portfolio Change.
Read his insights here: https://bit.ly/4syouCu

10/28/2026

Learn more about what’s currently shaping the markets. Read this quarter’s edition of The Eagle Edge here.
https://bit.ly/4zcF9hc

10/23/2026

Are We Making Progress—or Just Staying Busy?

Between work, family, responsibilities, and everything happening in the world, it's easy to feel like we're constantly running from one thing to the next.

We answer the emails. Attend the meetings. Check off the to-do list. Then wake up and do it all over again.

But here's a question I've been thinking about:

Are we so focused on getting more done that we forget to enjoy what we're working so hard for?

Success isn't just about promotions, income, business growth, or checking off the next goal.

It's also about being present with your family.

Taking care of your health.

Having time to recharge.

Being able to enjoy the little moments without always thinking about what's next.

Ambition and enjoying life don't have to compete with each other. The key is being intentional about how we spend our time and what we prioritize.

You don't need to have everything figured out. Sometimes, you just need to pause and ask yourself whether your daily routine reflects what matters most to you.

As we head into the weekend, here's your reminder:

✨ You can be ambitious and still slow down.

✨ You can work hard and still protect your personal time.

✨ You can pursue bigger goals without overlooking the good things already in your life.

Let's make success about more than what we accomplish. Let's make it about the life we're creating along the way.

💬 Your turn: What's one thing you want to make more time for this weekend—family, health, travel, rest, or something else?

Enjoy your weekend!

10/12/2026

📉 MARKET & MONEY MONDAY: Could Your Portfolio Use a Year-End Tax Review?

October is a good time to start thinking beyond daily market headlines and look at the bigger picture.

With important inflation data coming this week and the Federal Reserve meeting later this month, investors have plenty to watch. But there's another financial planning topic worth putting on the calendar: year-end tax planning for your investments.

One strategy to know about is tax-loss harvesting.

In simple terms, it involves selling an investment at a loss to potentially offset capital gains for tax purposes.

Here are five things to review before year-end:

✅ Capital gains: Have you already realized investment gains this year?

✅ Portfolio losses: Are any investments worth reviewing in light of your goals and current allocation?

✅ Tax coordination: Have you discussed potential tax implications with your CPA?

✅ Wash-sale rules: Do you understand the restrictions on repurchasing substantially identical investments around a loss sale?

✅ Year-end timing: Have you left enough time to review and execute any appropriate transactions?

Here's the key: A tax strategy should support your financial plan—not replace it.

Selling an investment just because it's down isn't necessarily the right move. Your goals, investment strategy, risk tolerance, and individual tax situation all matter.

With the end of the year approaching, a little preparation now may help you make more informed decisions later.

💬 Have you reviewed the tax side of your investment portfolio this year, or is that still on your Q4 checklist?

10/09/2026

Success Should Give You Options

We spend so much of our lives working toward the next milestone—earning more, growing a business, getting that promotion, or reaching the next financial goal.

And there’s nothing wrong with being ambitious. 🙌

But I think success should be about more than what we accumulate. It should also be about what those accomplishments make possible.

✅ More time with the people who matter most.

✅ Greater confidence when life doesn’t go according to plan.

✅ The flexibility to make decisions based on your priorities—not just financial pressure.

✅ The ability to enjoy today while still preparing for tomorrow.

In a world that constantly tells us to do more, earn more, and move faster, sometimes it’s worth taking a step back and asking ourselves:

Are we just building a life that looks successful on paper, or are we building a life that gives us more choices?

Because real success isn’t only about reaching a number. It’s about creating the freedom and flexibility to live according to what matters most to you.

💭 Your turn: What does financial freedom or success look like to you at this stage of your life?

Have a great Friday, everyone!

10/08/2026

📋 Thursday Financial Planning Insight: The 5-Minute Check-In

Life gets busy. Between work, family, business, and everyday expenses, it's easy to put financial planning on the back burner.

Take five minutes today and ask yourself:

💵 Do I know where my money goes each month?

💧 Do I have accessible savings for unexpected expenses?

📈 Does my investment strategy align with my goals?

🛡️ Is my family or business protected against the unexpected?

🎯 If my income stopped tomorrow, how prepared would I be?

These questions aren't about having everything figured out. They're about identifying opportunities to make more intentional financial decisions.

Building wealth is important. Building a plan that supports the life you want is just as important.

Which question would you add to this list?

10/05/2026

📊 Market & Money Monday

The market doesn't know your timeline.

It doesn't know when you're retiring, buying a business, sending a child to college, or preparing for your next chapter.

That's why financial planning isn't just about what the market is doing today.

It's about making sure your strategy is aligned with what you're trying to accomplish tomorrow.

Markets change. Headlines change. Your long-term goals deserve a strategy built around your life—not the latest headline.

What financial goal are you most focused on right now?

10/01/2026

Financial planning isn't about predicting the future.

It's about preparing for it.

With interest rates, inflation, markets and the economy constantly changing, it's easy to get caught up in the latest headline.

But a better question is:

“Is my financial plan built to adapt?”

Your goals shouldn't change every time the headlines do.

A strong financial plan should provide clarity, flexibility and a framework for making thoughtful decisions—even when the economic environment changes.

Plan for what you can control. Prepare for what you can't.

09/28/2026

MARKET & MONEY MONDAY 📊

Wall Street vs. Main Street

The stock market gets a lot of attention.

But what about the people actually running businesses?

Recent small-business data show that optimism remains relatively resilient, while uncertainty around sales, inflation and operating conditions remains elevated.

That's a good reminder:

The economy can look very different depending on where you sit.

For business owners, families and professionals, the important question isn't just:

“What's happening in the market?”

It's:

“What does the current environment mean for me?”

Stay informed. Ask better questions. Keep your long-term goals in focus.

What are you seeing in your business or industry right now?

09/25/2026

Periods of market volatility can create uncertainty, particularly for those relying on retirement income. Having a strategy to support essential income needs may help provide greater flexibility when markets become unpredictable.

If you have concerns about market shifts, let’s schedule time to review how your current approach is positioned for changing market conditions.

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