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Good for you
financial planning

specializing in

aspiring DIY

pensions

small biz

Invest in Your Financial Life

Go From:

Confusion to clarity

Vulnerable to confident

Overwhelmed to organized

Paralysis to action

Learner to teacher

Learn How To:

Organize and set up systems for success.

Prepare for future goals like retirement.

Understand financial concepts like investing and tax efficiency.

Take action and monitor results.

Transparent pricing with no hidden costs or commissions.

Why Work With Me?

Optimize your pension

Maximize your employer benefits

Invest with confidence

Plan for tax efficiency​

Make big financial decisions

Learn how to do all of the above (and more)

My Services Meet You Where You're At

Urgent Financial Concern

Receive expert analysis & information. Together we make a decision and execute.

Create a Financial Plan

Get organized, understand your current path and create a plan.

Implement a Financial Plan

Put your financial plan into action! Learn how to execute, monitor and make adjustments.

Ongoing

Support

Let me take the cognitive load, so you can focus on what's most important to you.

We start where you're at.

How to Get Started

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Free intro call.

Let's meet and find out if we are a good fit.

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Space is limited to provide attentive service.

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Take Action.

Build confidence and skills to execute your plan.

No Hidden Fees or Commissions

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first month

395

monthly

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75

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The ONLY advice-only, fee-only Certified Financial Planner® in Inyo & Mono counties.

Clients' Achievements

Buying a House

Enjoying Retirement

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Having a Baby

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Big Purchases

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Paying for College

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New Directions

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Student Loan Forgiveness

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Confidence with Money

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Clients' Employers & Pensions

https://www.lausd.org
https://www.mammothusd.org
https://www.sbunified.org
https://www.calstrs.com
https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/benefits/retirement/supplemental-retirement-savings/
https://www.mpiphp.org/home
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https://www.stanford.edu
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...and more

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Get to Know Me

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Podcast Interviews & Media Quotes

Measure Twice Planners

Pensions & Union Benefits

FI Teachers

Episode 181

Teach & Retire Rich

Episodes 372, 307 & 225

The Teacher Money Show

Show 90

The Rise & Fall of Trust

Beyond Credentials

Mary Ann Sullivan, CFP

®

Affiliations, Qualifications & Bio

https://www.cfp.net
https://www.finra.org
https://www.napfa.org
https://adviceonlynetwork.com

I spent two decades in public education as a teacher, principal and administrator at Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). My driving force has always been a belief in education as a tool for empowerment. This was evident in my proudest achievement: transforming one of LAUSD’s lowest-performing schools. Now, I bring that same dedication to my work as a financial planner. My personal path to financial independence, including navigating the complexities of CalSTRS and MPI pensions, has given me a unique perspective and deep understanding of these systems. I now dedicate my encore career to helping others achieve the same freedom, confidence and security.

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