Along with a team of professionals, I help people, families and business owners prepare for their major financial stages in life, including maximizing income during retirement and protection of assets and lives. I provide total financial needs analysis through a network of experienced professionals with expertise in:Retirement analysis and programsEstate strategiesEmployee benefits and retention servicesBusiness continuation strategiesTrust servicesPreparing for that next step in life isn't always easy. My combination of experience, professionalism and access to a wide variety of products and services can help you meet your financial goals, estate strategies, and insurance needs. Whether your goals include preparing for milestone life events like retirement or college, or whether you're simply looking for life, disability income or long-term care insurance protection, I promise you a new level of attention, insight and capability. Contact me to discuss your financial future.Greg Van Ess is a registered representative of and offers securities and investment advisory services and financial planning through MML Investors Services, LLC., member SIPC. Supervisory address: 6701 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 140, Pleasanton, CA 94566. Phone: 925-979-2300 He is licensed to sell insurance in CA and Ohio, and securities in CA and cannot communicate with, nor respond to, requests from people who reside in states where he is not licensed to conduct insurance and/or securities business. Licenses:Series 6, Series 63, Series 65, Life & HealthCA Insurance Number 0M12793Ohio Insurance Number 1235067