Episode 129-Rich Kasparian on Comprehensive Financial Planning-Building My Legacy with Lois Sonstega

Welcome to Episode 129 of Building My Legacy.

In this podcast we talk with Rich Kasparian, the founder of Garden City Financial Group Inc., which works with individuals, families and businesses to plan, manage and pursue their financial goals with confidence. Rich has built his career on trying to find ways to protect his clients’ downsides if things should ever turn ugly — which they do. His firm also offers insurance planning, business succession planning, long-term care, retirement and assistance with many other aspects of planning.

Rich talks with us about the most important things people should think about as they prepare for retirement, some of the biggest mistakes people make in terms of investing and, most significantly, the importance of using programs that can really protect you against the downside. You’ll get valuable, practical information that you can put to work no matter where you are in your retirement planning or in building your legacy.

So if you want to know:

– Why diversification is good in theory but rarely happens in practice
– About the importance of regularly reviewing your total financial situation
– The questions to ask when you’re looking for a financial advisor
– Why your financial advisor should have a comprehensive look at your total financial plan
– How to determine how much life insurance you need

About Rich Kasparian

Rich Kasparian founded Garden City Financial Group Inc. in 2009 because he knew there was a need for sound, personalized and objective advice in the confusing world of financial planning that sometimes seems to lack common sense. Before then, he worked as a tenured Financial Advisor at Citi Smith Barney and was also responsible for hosting numerous financial seminars for Citibank employees as well as outside corporations. Passionate about helping business owners and other individuals protect their investments to ensure a happy and less worrisome retirement, Rich can