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    2333 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Ste 450 San Ramon, CA 94583-4428 T: 925.478.7777 F: 925.478.7781
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PPLI and PPVA: Vehicles for tax-efficient growth

For high-net-worth clients, private placement life insurance and private placement variable annuities marry tax advantages with investment flexibility.

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Infographic: Three “T’s” of effective trustees
These qualities can help set your beneficiaries up for success.
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Offer your employees a competitive benefits package
How to reevaluate your benefits offering – and maybe even improve it.
Business Ownership
The risk inverse: Why – despite what you might think – more money means more planning
You might assume that risk goes down as wealth goes up. Logically, having the means should mean less danger, more confidence, fewer worries. But risk likes to do the last thing you expect.
Family & Lifestyle
Gold has glittered amidst storming markets
What makes gold a widely considered inflation hedge for shielding wealth?
Markets & Investing
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The 21st century social connection paradox
Good or bad? With social media, it’s all about how you use it.
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Global giving
A guide to tax considerations and trusted partners.
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Advance care planning: a loving act
Ensuring your loved one’s end-of-life wishes are honored.
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AI in digital advertising
The fine line between friend and foe.
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Diamond Oak Wealth PartnersDiamond Oak Wealth Partners
  • Randi Bednarczyk: 700 Ygnacio Valley Rd Ste 140 Walnut Creek, CA 94596
  • T: 925.478.5524
  • F: 925.478.5526
  • Map & Directions
  • Map & Directions
  • James Bassett: 2333 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Ste 450 San Ramon, CA 94583-4428
  • T: 925.478.7777
  • F: 925.478.7781
  • Map & Directions
  • Map & Directions

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