The Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) has named LA Pension Planners (LAPP) a selected partner, highlighting the firm’s commitment to providing retirement planning services to educators across the Golden State.
Building Trust Through Knowledge
LA Pension Planners, a Pasadena-based retirement planning firm led by partners Kaising Lui and Vaspour Antanesian, specializes in retirement planning services for educators. Managing Partner Kaising Lui, CFP, expressed his gratitude for the relationship with the ACSA:
“ACSA Region XV has deeply honored us with this acknowledgment. This partnership reaffirms our commitment to serving California’s educators and administrators with tailored financial solutions that help meet their unique needs.”
LA Pension Planners has navigated within a competitive field through its strong understanding of public pension systems and personalized retirement planning for educators. By offering continuous service and customized advice, LAPP has become a trusted resource for those navigating the complexities of retirement in the public sector.
Access to Quality Retirement Advice for Educators
The partnership between ACSA and LA Pension Planners seeks to expand access to financial education and planning support tailored to the needs of educators. According to a PBS article, the lack of accessible resources and the inherent complexity of public employee retirement planning have made achieving successful outcomes difficult. At LA Pension Planners, access to a diverse suite of resources and tools, coupled with a personal touch from individual advisors to help provide clarity for educators on their financial futures.
Antanesian emphasized this personalized approach: “Every educator’s career path is unique, and their retirement plan should reflect that. Our partnership with ACSA enables us to address the specific challenges and opportunities that school employees face.”
This personalized approach goes beyond basic calculations. LAPP considers healthcare costs, long-term care needs, and educators’ post-retirement plans, including their desire to continue contributing to their communities.
Supporting Educators Through Financial Knowledge
LA Pension Planners believes that financial education helps clients make informed financial decisions. The firm currently offers monthly workshops and personalized one-on-one meetings exclusively for California educators, covering topics such as pension maximization strategy — an often-overlooked planning opportunity for public educators.
“Our goal is to educate clients with the knowledge to actively participate in their financial future,” said Lui. “Through our partnership with ACSA Region XV, we will work to enhance the financial literacy of California’s educators, helping them make confident decisions about retirement.”
This educational focus aligns with ACSA’s mission to support and develop inspired educational leaders. By providing members access to quality retirement planning resources, ACSA invests in the long-term well-being of those who dedicate their careers to shaping California’s future.
ACSA’s selection of LA Pension Planners underscores the firm’s commitment to serving the educational community. This partnership aims to provide additional resources and support for California school employees, helping them secure their financial futures while they focus on shaping the next generation. For more information about LA Pension Planners’ upcoming educational workshops, visit www.lapensionplanners.com/workshops.
