Welcome
Welcome to our Web site, where you'll find a wealth of information in the form of newsletter articles, calculators, and research reports.
We hope your visit will help you realize the opportunities and potential rewards that are available when you take a proactive approach to your personal financial situation, as well as the value of working with skilled professionals.
Our Web Site is designed to help you gain a better understanding of the financial concepts behind insurance, investing, retirement, estate planning, and wealth preservation. From the basic concepts of financial management through the more complex strategies of estate planning or business continuation we are here to help.
We hope you take advantage of this resource and visit us often. Be sure to add our site to your list of "favorites" in your Internet browser. We frequently update our information, and we wouldn't want you to miss any developments in the area of personal finance.
Advisory services offered through Securities America Advisors, Inc., the Securities America companies and Pillsbury Associates Insurance & Investments, Inc. are not affiliated. Patrick Pillsbury is licensed in the States of California and Nevada for securities business.
Weekly Market Commentary
Your source for updated market and economic news.
Helpful Content
Investing with Your Heart
For some, the social impact of investing is just as important as the return, perhaps more important.
The Utility of Sector Investing
Successful sector investing is dependent upon an accurate analysis about when to rotate in and out.
Money Draining Food Myths
These food myths will really put a drain on your wallet.
Putting a Price Tag On Your Health
Being healthy not only makes you feel good, it may also help you financially.
The Best Apps in Travel
Technology tips to make your next trip even better.
IRA Withdrawals that Escape the 10% Tax Penalty
The list of IRA withdrawals that may be taken without incurring a 10% early penalty has grown.
Money Draining Food Myths
These food myths will really put a drain on your wallet.
Tax Reform: Before and After
What did the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act change? Here's a quick snapshot.
A Brief History of Estate Taxes
Federal estate taxes have long since been a lucrative source of funding for the federal government.
View all articles 
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Saving for Retirement
This calculator can help you estimate how much you may need to save for retirement.
What Is My Life Expectancy?
Estimate how many years you may need retirement assets or how long to provide income to a surviving spouse or children.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
View all calculators
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
View all presentations
Choosing a Mortgage
Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.
Exit Strategies of the Rich and Famous
Estate conservation is too important to put off. Do you have a smart exit strategy?
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
The Rule of 72
Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.
The Wild West of Data Theft
Learn about cyber liability insurance in this entertaining video.
Stay Safe with a B.O.P. At Your Back
Learn about the advantages of Business Owner Policies with this highly educational and fun animated video.