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I am Branden Rubasky, CFP®, a financial advisor in Torrance, California. My team and I work with a limited number of families in the South Bay to help them identify and achieve their financial goals and objectives. We will help you prepare for tomorrow by encouraging you to focus on what you can control today. Whether your goal is saving for retirement, college or something else important to you, our personalized service focuses on your specific situation.
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This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.
Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
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Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
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Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
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Principles of Preserving Wealth
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A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.
Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
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When Markets React
When markets shift, experienced investors stick to their strategy.
Safeguard Your Digital Estate
If you died, what would happen to your email archives, social profiles and online accounts?