Retirement 101

Retirement planning is about more than saving money. It is about preparing for a long period of life after work, understanding how income sources work together, and evaluating how taxes, Social Security, investment strategy, risk, and longevity interact over time.Retirement 101 is designed to meet you where you are and help you build clarity before making important decisions, whether you prefer an in-person class, an online course, or a one-on-one conversation with an advisor.

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In-Person Seminar

Learn the fundamentals in a guided, classroom setting.

Our in-person Retirement 101 seminars are designed for those who prefer a structured, instructor-led learning experience. Led by Presidio Capital Management advisors, these workshops cover core retirement planning concepts in a clear, practical way, with time for questions and discussion.

Seminars are offered in select locations throughout the year and are ideal for individuals who want foundational education before working one-on-one with an advisor.

100+

Combined Years Experience

$500M+

Assets Under Management

98%

Client Retention Rate

300+

Clients Served

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What You’ll Learn in Retirement 101

Quick, practical lessons that help you understand your money, feel confident about retirement decisions, and know exactly what to do next.

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What is Retirement 101?

Retirement 101 is a guided, plain-English course that helps you understand the building blocks of retirement planning. You’ll learn how the pieces fit together, what to prioritize, and how to make smarter decisions with more confidence.

In class, you’ll learn the financial concepts that matter most as you prepare for and move through retirement. Our Retirement 101 course is designed to help you make better financial decisions and better understand the questions retirees and pre-retirees commonly face.

Retirement 101 is a good fit if you’re retired or getting close to retirement and want to better understand the financial decisions that come with that stage of life. The course is designed for retirees and pre-retirees who want practical education built around real retirement questions.

This class is structured as a live, in-person class focused on in-depth financial education for retirees and pre-retirees. The course is built around real retirement questions to help you better understand the financial decisions you may face before and during retirement.

Retirement 101 helps you answer the kinds of financial questions retirees and pre-retirees ask most often. The course is built around real questions from thousands of retirees and is designed to help you make better financial decisions as you prepare for and move through retirement.

After you finish Retirement 101, the next step is to schedule a Free Assessment so we can apply what you learned to your personal retirement plan.

Choose your Seminar Location

San Diego

Carlsbad

Dove Library

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Rancho Bernardo

Palomar College

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San Diego

UC San Diego

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San Diego

Pacific Trails Middle School

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ORANGE COUNTY

Aliso Viejo

Soka University

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Irvine

UC Irvine

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San Juan Capistrano

San Juan Hills High School

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Talk to an Advisor

Skip class and go straight to a live meeting with an expert.

100+

Combined Years Experience

$500M+

Assets Under Management

98%

Client Retention Rate

300+

Clients Served

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Personal relationship, professional-grade planning.

We start with what matters to you and turn it into a practical roadmap—clear priorities, clear tradeoffs, and clear next steps.

With one point of coordination, we align the moving parts—so major transitions stay organized, proactive, and calm.

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Additional Resources

Tools and Resources to Help You Gain Clarity

We offer educational tools and resources designed to help you gain clarity before committing to a conversation.

Retirement Readiness Quiz

Understand how prepared you may be and where planning gaps exist.

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How much do I need to retire? Calculator

Learn how spending, taxes, and timing influence retirement readiness.

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