Financial Commentary

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Can A Donor-Advised Fund Save You Money On Taxes?

By Jeff Gilbert Can you think of one person who doesn’t want to save money on their taxes and be generous at the same time? Neither can I. Donor-advised funds could be a great option to lower your taxable income, which will decrease the…
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What Should You Do About The Coronavirus And Stock Market Volatility?

The financial markets took a big dip early this week over fears about the spreading coronavirus, erasing gains from earlier this year. After the Dow lost over 800 points on Tuesday, it was down a total of 1,900 points in two days.  Investors…
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5 Ways To Prepare For A More Affordable Retirement

By Jeff Gilbert Retirement is expensive. That’s one thing everyone can agree on. But what if there were steps you could take now to actively reduce the amount of money you’ll need later on? That’s exactly what we’ll talk about today.…
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How Might The Market Behave In 2020?

By Jeff Gilbert This January, we find ourselves in a much different place than we did a year ago. Last year came on the heels of a difficult December, where the market dropped precipitously over recession worries. Then the market surprised…

Are You Ready For A New Year? 5 Steps To Take Before You Say Hello To 2020

By Jeff Gilbert This year (and decade!) is quickly coming to a close, and if you’re like most Americans, you spend the month of December neck-deep in Christmas parties, shopping for gifts, and planning for travel. You might think that managing…

Welcome Our New Team Members!

By Jeff Gilbert Balboa Wealth Partners is thrilled to welcome two new additions to our team, Aarone Tirpak and Mark Zielinski! We love that our firm is growing and expanding, and we are thankful to have these two extraordinary advisors here…

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Client Profile: How I Help My Clients Retire Early

By Jeff Gilbert At Balboa Wealth Partners, our goal is to help our clients retire and enjoy their golden years the way that they want to. Often, our clients come to us with an array of retirement goals that may seem difficult to obtain.…
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How Much Does Long-Term Care Really Cost in California?

By Jeff Gilbert Have you ever cared for an aging grandparent, parent, sibling, or spouse and thought, “Who is going to take care of me when I struggle to get out of bed?” or “How much will it cost my family?” If so, you are…
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Our 2021 Midyear Market Update

By Jeff Gilbert If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that we can’t predict the future, nor do we have control over many of the things we once took for granted—things like how we work, how we go to school, and even how we interact…
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Announcing Our Second Office Location!

After years of serving our loyal clients out of our California office, we are excited to announce that we have opened a second location in Scottsdale, Arizona. As our firm continues to grow, we want to be able to expand our offering and build…
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Top 3 Financial Concerns Women Business Owners Face

By Jeff Gilbert In 2021, surveys show that 31% of all small businesses or franchises in the U.S. are owned by women. (1) This number has increased by 4% since 2020, which is inspiring given the pandemic and economic turmoil the majority…
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How Does An Independent Financial Advisor Benefit You?

As a holistic financial management firm, we pride ourselves in offering the very best to our clients when developing a wealth management plan that works for each individual and their families. We can offer great guidance based on our clients’…