The Renaissance Group, LLC is an independent financial advisory firm, providing investment advice and financial services to individuals and businesses in Ventura and the surrounding area since 1997. Our independent financial advisors have earned a reputation for excellence through a longstanding commitment to our clients and the community. It’s no wonder we are recognized as one of the region’s premier financial planning firms for individuals and families seeking objective guidance and unbiased investment strategies. We bring organization and structure to clients seeking to simplify their finances in an increasingly complex world.
As independent financial advisors, we partner with our clients to help them manage their wealth and pursue financial independence through objective guidance. Our holistic approach to wealth management and wealth preservation begins with independent financial planning to help determine the right asset management strategy and risk management solutions for your unique circumstances. We invite you to discover the value that experience, personal service, and unbiased, independent investment advice can bring to you, your family or your business.
Learn more about these and other advisory services available through The Renaissance Group:
- Fee-Based Personal Planning
- Financial Planning
- Asset Management (through Cambridge Investment Research)
- Cash Management
- Retirement Planning
- Tax Strategies
- Risk Management Tools and Solutions
- Education Planning
- Long-Term Care
- Estate and Inter-Generational Planning
- Legacy Planning and Charitable Giving
Helpful Content
What Is My Risk Tolerance?
This questionnaire will help determine your tolerance for investment risk.
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
The Financial Literacy Crisis
Many Americans are operating their personal finances with only the barest minimum of knowledge.
Financial Empowerment for Women
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Financial Confidence: The Gift that Keeps on Giving
Gift-giving is an important and cherished part of the holiday season for people around the world.
Bull & Bear Markets: A Timeline
This helpful infographic will define bull and bear markets, as well as give a historical overview.
Attract Better Employees with Better Benefits
In a good economy, smart business owners know that a benefits package needs to fan a candidate’s excitement for joining...
Business Solutions with Life Insurance
How can whole life insurance protect your business and reward and retain your key employees?
From Aliens to Zombies, the A to Z of Insurance
When your life changes, your insurance needs change as well.
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Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
Contributing to an IRA?
Determine if you are eligible to contribute to a traditional or Roth IRA.
Self-Employed Retirement Plans
Estimate the maximum contribution amount for a Self-Employed 401(k), SIMPLE IRA, or SEP.
Potential Income from an IRA
Estimate your monthly and annual income from various IRA types.
Inflation & Retirement
Estimate how much income may be needed at retirement to maintain your standard of living.
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Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.
Video: A Time to be Thankful
This Thanksgiving, replace internal fears with external gratitude.
Retirement and Quality of Life
Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.
Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
When Markets React
When markets shift, experienced investors stick to their strategy.
Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations?