Helping women navigate their path to financial security
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WHAT’S ON
YOUR MIND?
Retirement Solutions is a financial planning and wealth management firm based in West Los Angeles, California that helps single, widowed, and divorced women ages 45 and older plan for retirement through personalized financial planning, investment management, and Social Security strategies, serving clients throughout the Greater Los Angeles area.
Don't let financial uncertainty block your retirement path
Understanding your core concerns, questions and values is critical to helping you attain a secure retirement path. A qualified financial retirement planner can assist in addressing key questions such as:
- Will I have enough money in retirement?
- When should I start taking my Social Security benefits?
- When and how should I start taking my retirement money?
- How do I maximize my Social Security benefits?
- How would I describe a life well-lived?
WHAT
WE DO
Your Trusted Source for Retirement Planning & Financial Services for Single Women, Age 45+
Financial Wellness Program
Align your current financial situation with the financial outcomes you wish to achieve
From retirement income strategies to financial goals to achieve, to designing a purposeful and meaningful retirement, our financial plans will illustrate where you are now and how you can get to where you want to be.
Investment Management
Determine which investments work with your risk tolerance, financial goals and values.
Are your investments in line with your risk tolerance, financial goals and values? Let us help you organize your investments in a way that helps you achieve your personal and financial goals and provide you with the retirement income that you desire.
Social Security Planning
Social Security can be an important source of income for you
When should you claim Social Security?
How does Social Security affect a divorce?
How does Social Security affect a widow?
What if you apply early for Social Security?
WHO WE
WORK WITH
Your trusted source of retirement planning for women who want to face their financial future with anticipation rather than apprehension
Working best with single women who are 45-85 years old and want to make informed decisions about their financial future.
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CLIENT SUCCESS
STORIES
Case Studies
Your interests come first, always.
On the heels of a recent retirement, Ann lost her husband. She was also in possession of an inheritance from her parents, but Ann felt uncertain about what to do next.
Barbara was recently retired and single when she was diagnosed with cancer. She was an owner of income-producing property which she depended upon to maintain her financial lifestyle.
Wendy was ending her 40-year working career and needed direction around retirement and whether she would have enough money to retire as she had always dreamed about.
WHY WE DO
WHAT WE DO
A financial Advisory firm that understands what you’re going through and is ready to help.
Retirement Solutions provides you with the financial guidance and education you need to improve your sense of financial well-being and life satisfaction. As your financial advisor, we are a dedicated partner that always provides:
TRANSPARENT, PROMPT COMMUNICATION
PERSONALIZED FINANCIAL GUIDANCE
SKILLFUL, INTENTIONAL PLANS
HONEST UNBIASED SERVICES
Frequently Asked Questions
This depends on your unique situation. By looking at your current savings, expected expenses, and income sources like Social Security, we can build a clear picture of where you stand and what adjustments, if any, will help you retire with confidence. This is a question that can be answered by using financial planning software that will illustrate whether you will have enough money or whether you need help in getting to that point.
Women often live longer, may have gaps in their earnings history, and are more likely to face retirement on their own due to divorce or the loss of a spouse. Your plan needs to account for a longer runway, solo decision-making, and life transitions that a one-size-fits-all approach doesn't address. We specialize in planning built around these realities.
Claiming early can permanently reduce your monthly benefit, while waiting can increase it. The right age for you depends on your health, other income, and overall retirement strategy. We help you weigh these factors so your decision supports your bigger financial picture, not just this one number.
Risk tolerance isn't just about your age. Your time horizon, income needs, and comfort with market ups and downs shape it. We'll help you understand where your current investments stand and whether they're truly aligned with your goals and values.
At minimum, ask: Are you a fiduciary? How are you compensated? What's your investment philosophy? Do you have experience working with clients like me?
A fiduciary is legally obligated to act in your best interest, not to recommend products because they pay a higher commission. It's an important distinction to understand when choosing who you trust with your retirement.
We work primarily with single, widowed, and divorced women ages 45–85 throughout the Greater Los Angeles area who want to face their financial future with clarity and confidence, rather than uncertainty.