The Fourth of July brings up memories of fireworks, summer barbeques, and warms nights, but especially time spent with family and friends. As we spend time grilling around the barbeque and celebrating our nation’s independence, it is crucial to remember how important it is to plan for your future. It is never too early to think about how to protect your family. With kids running around and laughter in the air, it is easy to get lost in the fun of the holiday. But celebrating our nation’s freedom is the perfect time to think about your future financial freedom. A life plan is the first step.

A Life Plan for Your Future

No one likes to think about anything going wrong, but the truth of the matter is life can change at any moment and it is important to be prepared. A small amount of preparation up front can save you and your family many headaches and insecurities in the future. Remember, you don’t have to do this alone. We are here to help you create a plan to meet your financial needs and goals. The team at Mason & Associates can answer any questions you have and take care of the details—so you can get back to enjoying your life and long weekend.

During times like these, with political turmoil and undetermined implications of the Brexit, we should take time to celebrate with our families and be grateful for the opportunities life in this country affords us. It is these opportunities and what you do with them that will provide stability for your family in the future. Holidays make us think about our future because they tend to bring up memories from the past. No matter how we grew up, we want to provide a better life for our family than we had. Our comprehensive life planning services will let you spend your holiday in the present knowing you have your future financially secured.

What Can You Do?

Although times like these seem to be full of challenges, you can support our country by working hard and saving independently for retirement. Saving independently, separate from Social Security, ensures your ability to live the life you want in retirement and protects your family from financial risks. Financial risks are not easily predicted, so preparing with a life plan is an essential preemptive move you can make to safeguard your future. Whether it is life insurance, saving for retirement, or ensuring the stability of your active investments, the life planning services provided at Mason & Associates can assist. Our suite of services is comprehensive allowing you to more easily meet your financial goals. As we’ve seen in the last decade, the economy can shift quickly and being financially prepared with a plan in place keeps you a step ahead during uncertain times. Call us today and we can make a plan together.

Leaving a Legacy

Planning now gives you the ability to leave something for your children and grandchildren. Leaving a legacy is giving the gift of security and comfort to your family. During the long weekend and holiday celebrations, think about the freedom and peace of mind your forethought will provide for you and your loved ones. Take control of your future and start thinking about your life plan. Although planning for your future can seem overwhelming, we break the process down into manageable steps while guiding you along the way. If you need help, don’t hesitate to give us a call. We can help you navigate the path and prepare your legacy. Call us at (323) 254-3072 or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Don’t forget to enjoy the holiday! Mason & Associates wishes you and your family a happy and safe Fourth of July.

About Brent

Brent M. Mason is the President of Mason & Associates, Inc.  Brent began his career in 1999 with Putnam Investments, where he was a vice president and served as the marketing manager for Putnam’s Insurance Products Division, specializing in the development and sale of investment vehicles within insurance related products. Brent earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas where he focused on marketing and finance. Brent is a licensed California insurance agent and can offer life, health, variable and long-term care insurance products. Currently, he is a member of the Board of Directors at Hillsides, an organization that specializes in meeting the needs of at-risk children in the greater Los Angeles area. Brent lives in Pasadena with his wife Leah and their three beautiful children. He enjoys golf, snow skiing and spending time with family and friends.