HFG Authored Articles
Salinas Valley Business Journal
Case Study: Expanding Retirement Savings with 1099 Income
Bill Hastie, Managing Partner | May 2026
We will be periodically changing the format of our monthly article to include case studies that address specific situations and how applying proactive planning techniques may improve the situation.
Maximizing Retirement Plan Liability Protection
Ryan Hastie, Partner | April 2026
Over the years, the 401(k) plan has become the retirement plan of choice for many companies. Once the employer adopts the plan, however, they accept a myriad of responsibilities (and liabilities) they probably never anticipated.
Roth IRA Benefits and Pitfalls
Ryan Hastie, Partner | February 2026
The Roth IRA has become one of the more popular retirement savings tools available to investors, championed for its tax advantages and long-term flexibility. While it can be a powerful tool to build wealth, it is not without drawbacks.
Coastal Grower Magazine
Conservative Investing in a Falling Interest Rate Environment
Bill Hastie, Managing Partner | Spring 2026
One of the most significant challenges facing investors is changing economic conditions that can affect different investors in different ways.