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Welcome, we're Knapp Financial Advisors, a financial organization located in Calabasas, California. We understand that individuals face unique challenges as they prepare for retirement as well as during their retirement years. We strive to provide long term investment solutions for our clients that will help them achieve greater success in their retirement. We offer an objective, unbiased approach to financial planning. We specialize in Wealth Management, Financial Planning, and Estate Planning and Settlement and service Calabasas, LA County, and Ventura County.
With the support of a team of professionals at Knapp Financial Advisors, we offer a wide variety of retirement planning services that will help us create a personalized approach to financial planning that is customized to your individual income needs and financial goals. We look forward to working with you through all stages of your life.
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Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
Helpful Retirement Strategies for Women
Learn how to address the challenges that women face when planning for retirement.
New Retirement Contribution Limits for 2026
A look at the new retirement contribution limits from the IRS.
Filing Final Tax Returns for the Deceased
The federal government requires deceased individuals to file a final income tax return.
What Is a 1031 Exchange?
A look at 1031 Exchanges, a real estate investment strategy that may allow you to defer your capital gains taxes.
Important Birthdays Over 50
Here's a look at several birthdays and “half-birthdays” that have implications regarding your retirement income.
Glossary of Scam Terms
A helpful glossary of current scams.
What's So Great About a Rollover?
Making a career move requires tough decisions, not the least of which is what to do with the funds in your retirement plan.
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Comparing Mortgage Terms
Compare different mortgage term lengths side by side to find the option that fits your budget.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
Wedding Budget Calculator
Estimate total wedding costs and see how different choices affect your overall budget.
Estimate Your RMD
Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.
What Rate Would I Need to Earn on My Savings?
Work backwards from your savings goal to find the rate of return you'd need to get there.
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It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times
All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?
Learn about what risk tolerance really means in this helpful and insightful video.
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
Where Is the Market Headed?
We all know the stock market can be unpredictable. We all want to know, "What's next for the financial markets?"
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?