Howard Hertz, EA, CFP®, RFC™
Financial Advisor
Office: (925) 469-1040
howard.hertz@trivalleytax.comSheryl Hertz, EA, ATP, ATC
Tax Advisor
Office: (925) 469-1040
sheryl.hertz@trivalleytax.comLaura Walsh, CRTP
Office Manager
Office: (925) 469-1040
laura.walsh@trivalleytax.comServing Individuals
We can help take some of the mystery out of preparing for your financial future.
Business Planning
Insight and information for employers and employees.
Investment Strategy
Let us provide you with the guidance that can help you understand and better define your financial goals. (Investment and financial planning services are offered by Howard Hertz through his affiliation with HD Vest)
Helpful Content
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot
There are a few things to consider when buying or leasing your next vehicle.
A Penny Saved is Two Pennies Earned
Here are some simple and inexpensive energy-saving tips that may help you save money.
Critical Estate Documents
Sound estate management includes creating financial and healthcare documents. Here's an inside look.
How Income Taxes Work
A quick look at how federal income taxes work.
When Does Your Personal Car Become a Commercial Vehicle?
At what point can you call a personal vehicle commercial?
The Most Overlooked Item of Any Home Improvement
The item most homeowners forget on their home improvement project checklist is insurance.
Understanding the Alternate Valuation Date
Executors can value the estate on the date of death, or on its six-month anniversary —the “Alternate Valuation Date."
Eight Mistakes That Can Upend Your Retirement
There are common mistakes you can avoid when saving for retirement.
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Long-Term-Care Needs
Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
Saving for College
This calculator can help you estimate how much you should be saving for college.
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Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
Don't Buy The Hype
There are a lot of misconceptions about Social Security. Here’s the truth about three of them.
The Real Cost of a Vacation Home
What if instead of buying that vacation home, you invested the money?
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.