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Lou Martinez | May 20, 2026

The Estate Plan That Looks Complete on Paper

Estate Planning
Tax Planning
Real Estate
Property
Family
Retirement
Risk Management
Finance
Investments

Many estate planning failures aren't dramatic. There's no missing will, no family feud, no document anyone forgot to sign.

The plan is right there in the drawer

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Lou Martinez | May 20, 2026

What $100 Invested in 1928 Would Be Worth Today

Investments
Finance
Savings
Retirement
Risk Management

Many people think the biggest risk with money is losing it. A bad investment. A market crash. A bet that doesn't pay off.

But what if the most expensive

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Lou Martinez | May 20, 2026

A More Flexible Way to Think About Retirement

Retirement
Finance
Lifestyle
Risk Management

Many retirement plans are built on a quiet assumption: that spending stays roughly the same from year one to year thirty.

It sounds reasonable. But research

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R. Lou Martinez is a Registered Representative and Investment Adviser Representative of Equity Services, Inc. (ESI). Securities and investment advisory services are offered solely by ESI, Member FINRA/SIPC, 20 Executive Park, Ste. 190, Irvine CA 92614, 949-328-1048. Alpine Family Financial, LLC is independent of ESI. SK8966292(0626)3.

 

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