Elliot Kallen, CEO of Prosperity Financial Group in Northern California, has become an unstoppable force in teen suicide prevention and mental health awareness. A Brighter Day, founded in 2015 after the tragic loss of his teenage son, Jake, is helping parents and teens across the country. Saying that a financial advisor only deals with money may be the […]

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In this episode, Elliot Kallen brings on Laurie Barkman to discuss the intricate journey every entrepreneur faces: the path from birthing a business idea to the emotional and pragmatic challenges of selling and transitioning into retirement. They discuss the essential role of an advisor, the hazards of not being adequately prepared for transitions, and the […]

I remember the days when creating a financial plan was a cumbersome process, involving countless hours of assembling paperwork and collaborating with individuals who input information without truly understanding who you were. Once this phase was complete, the plan was handed off to an advisor. Typically, such plans, spanning about a hundred pages, would just […]

October is a pivotal month for companies as it marks the onset of open enrollment periods for employee benefits for the coming year. It’s a time when employees assess and modify their benefit selections, making it an optimal time for employers to reevaluate and refine their 401(k) offerings. By focusing on diversity and quality in […]

Investors today are increasingly anxious about the equity and bond markets. Can we blame them, given the constant barrage of information from 24/7 news outlets such as Fox Business, CNBC, local radio, TV, and print publications? It’s not uncommon for morning commentators from Fox Business and CNBC to be completely at odds with their afternoon […]

As our world becomes increasingly characterized by rapid financial evolution, the realm of private equity and hedge products has become a hotspot for accredited investors. But why does this domain capture such attention? And how does it offer opportunities that often eclipse traditional investment avenues? The Exclusivity of Private Equity Private equity (PE) is an […]

In this episode, Elliot Kallen brings on Sean Perlmutter from Pivotal Twist to discuss the tapestry of leadership behind successful organizations. Discover how to embrace feedback for organizational alignment, transform employee conversations, and embrace playfulness in professional branding. Are you a C-suite looking to up your leadership skills? Tune in! Meet Our Guest Sean Perlmutter […]

I have never seen so much confusion and negative conversation about any financial product in my 30 years of being a Financial Advisor–the market-based annuity. This article is meant to shed some light on when an annuity could work for your retirement plan while also addressing its downsides.  Given the hundreds of annuities available to […]

The Securities and Exchange Commission defines an “Accredited Investor” as an individual who meets the following criteria: $ 200,000 of individual income in each of the past two years. $ 300,000 of joint income in each of the past two years. Anticipation of similar or higher earnings in the future. $ 1,000,000 of financial assets […]