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Retirement Planning for
Educators & the Private Workforce

Whether you're a California educator with CalSTRS/CalPERS or a private-sector professional with a 401k — we build retirement strategies that protect and grow your money. Your old employer's plan is costing you more than you think.

01 · Comprehensive Pension Planning for Educators

CalSTRS & CalPERS — Your Biggest Asset

For teachers and public employees, your state pension is often worth $2-5M+ over a lifetime. We specialize in CalSTRS (2% at 60 / 2% at 62 PEPRA) and CalPERS defined benefit plans — optimizing your retirement date, service credit, survivor options, and COLA strategies to maximize lifetime income.

  • CalSTRS 2% benefit factor optimization — timing your exit for maximum payout
  • CalPERS industrial disability and regular retirement coordination
  • Service credit buyback analysis — ROI on purchasing additional years
  • Survivor benefit vs. member-only pension comparison modeling
  • Pension + Social Security + 403(b) income coordination
  • COLA (2% compound) lifetime income projections through age 90+
  • Dual-pension household planning (CalSTRS + CalPERS or UCRP)
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$5.4M
Lifetime Pension Value (30+ Years)
2%
CalSTRS Factor
2% COLA
Compound Growth
$153K+
Annual Pension
$16K/mo
Combined Income
02 · 401k Fund Selection & Expense Ratios

Stop Losing Money to Hidden Fees

A 1% difference in expense ratios can cost you $100K+ over 30 years on a $90K balance. Most target-date funds charge 0.50-1.00% annually when you can achieve the same (or better) allocation at 0.03-0.10%. We audit every fund in your plan, compare expense ratios, and restructure your allocation for maximum growth.

  • Complete 401k / 403(b) / 457 expense ratio audit — line by line
  • Target-date fund vs. self-directed allocation comparison
  • Fund-level analysis: Vanguard, Fidelity, TIAA, Schwab options
  • Aggressive vs. conservative allocation modeling with 7-10.5% projections
  • Employer match optimization — never leave money on the table
  • Rollover analysis for former employer 401k plans
  • Roth 403(b) conversion strategies for tax-free growth
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0.85%→0.10%
Average Fee Reduction We Achieve
$147K
Lost Over 36yrs
0.03%
Best-in-Class
10.5%
Growth Target
$1.5M+
30yr Projection

Why Leaving Your 401k in Your Old Employer's Plan Is Costing You Thousands

Most people leave their old jobs and forget about their 401k. It sits there — in a plan you no longer contribute to, managed by administrators who have zero incentive to help you grow it. This is one of the biggest financial mistakes Americans make.

Hidden Fees Eating Your Balance

Your old employer's plan charges administrative fees, fund management fees, and record-keeping fees — often 0.50% to 1.50% annually. On a $200K balance, that's $1,000–$3,000/year disappearing from your account. Over 20 years, you could lose $80,000+ to fees alone.

Limited, Outdated Fund Options

Employer plans typically offer 15–25 pre-selected funds — many with high expense ratios and mediocre performance. When you roll over to an IRA, you get access to thousands of funds, ETFs, and individual stocks at a fraction of the cost. You're not stuck with your employer's choices anymore.

No One Is Watching Your Money

Your old HR department doesn't care about your retirement. Your old plan administrator has no obligation to optimize your allocation. Your money sits in a target-date fund that doesn't account for your actual goals, risk tolerance, or timeline. Nobody is actively managing it. Nobody is rebalancing it. Nobody is watching the market for you.

The Solution: Active Management by Professionals

With 15 years in financial services, our team doesn't just move your money — we actively manage it. We build custom portfolios aligned with our market intelligence research, rebalance quarterly, and adjust positions based on real-time market conditions. You get a licensed professional watching your money every day — not a target-date fund on autopilot. We handle the entire rollover process, paperwork, transfers, and build your new portfolio from day one.

The math is simple.

A $200K 401k left in an old plan at 0.85% fees grows to ~$740K in 25 years. Rolled over to an IRA at 0.10% fees, that same $200K grows to ~$920K. That's a $180,000 difference — just from moving your money.

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02b · 403(b) Management for Educators

Your 401k Deserves Active Management

Most California educators are defaulted into high-fee 403(b) plans with limited fund options. The typical district plan charges 0.50%–1.50% in expense ratios and offers outdated target-date funds that underperform the market. We restructure your 403(b) allocation using our MAP fund strategy — the same research-driven approach that generated +26.2% last year vs the S&P's +13.4%.

  • Full 403(b) plan audit — identify every hidden fee in your district plan
  • Fund-by-fund analysis: Fidelity, TIAA, Vanguard, Lincoln, Security Benefit
  • MAP 90/10 Aggressive Growth allocation — 17 funds, 0.57% avg ER, +26.2% 1yr return
  • MAP Dividend Portfolio for income-focused educators — 11 funds, 2.8% yield
  • Roth 403(b) conversion strategy — tax-free growth for younger educators
  • 403(b) + CalSTRS pension coordination for maximum retirement income
  • Quarterly rebalancing aligned with our market intelligence research
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+26.2%
MAP 90/10 — 1yr Return
17
Funds
0.57%
Avg ER
+17.9%
5yr Ann
+17.6%
10yr Ann
03 · Retirement Income

Income That Lasts a Lifetime

The biggest fear in retirement is running out of money. We build sustainable withdrawal strategies that coordinate your pension, Social Security, 401k, and investment income to last through your retirement.

  • Sustainable withdrawal rate planning
  • Social Security timing optimization
  • Tax-efficient income sequencing
  • Dividend and bond income strategies
  • Inflation-protected income modeling
Plan Your Income →
4%
Safe Withdrawal Benchmark
Pension
Base Income
SS
Supplemental
401k
Growth Layer
Divs
Passive Income
04 · Comprehensive Financial Planning for Educators

Your Complete Financial Blueprint

We build comprehensive financial plans specifically for educators and public employees — integrating your CalSTRS/CalPERS pension, 403(b), 457, Social Security, and personal investments into a unified retirement income architecture. From Year 1 income projections to age 90+ longevity planning.

  • Full retirement income architecture — pension + SS + portfolio + dividends
  • Tax-efficient withdrawal sequencing across pre-tax and Roth accounts
  • Estate and legacy planning with pension survivor benefit analysis
  • Long-term care and insurance needs assessment
  • Custom AI-driven portfolio construction and quarterly rebalancing
  • Sharia-compliant / halal portfolio options available
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See the Numbers Yourself

Use our free calculator to understand exactly how fees, contributions, and time impact your retirement.

Retirement Growth Calculator
Fee Comparison Tool

See how much your current plan's fees are costing you. Educator mode uses a flat dollar contribution, private workforce mode uses income-based percentage.

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Getting Started Is Simple

From your first call to your personalized plan — here's exactly what to expect.

01

Book a Call

Schedule a free 1-on-1 portfolio review on Calendly. No preparation needed.

02

Discovery

We review your pension, 401k, risk tolerance, and retirement goals together.

03

Your Plan

We build a customized financial plan with concrete recommendations and projections.

04

Execute

Implement your plan with ongoing support, quarterly reviews, and market updates.

Ready to Optimize Your Retirement?

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