Financial Advisory optimized for GM employees and retirees

With years of experience helping GM employees and retirees, we have developed a deep understanding of GM retirement plans and benefits, including:

GM Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)

We understand how your RSP works, including automatic contributions to your 401(k), dollar-for-dollar match on your pre-tax or Roth contributions, maximum contribution, Per-Pay-Period limitations, Investment options, self-directed brokerage, how to incorporate it into your broader portfolio and financial projections, and what you should do with it when you leave GM.

Personal Savings Plan (PSP)

Healthcare Options

We know your benefit options, including a fixed stipend to offset Medicare or gap insurance costs and a Pre-Medicare HRA.

GM buyout programs

We understand how to model your Voluntary Separation Program (VSP), Special Attrition Program (SAP), Severance Pay, and Health and Bonus Benefits into your financial plan to evaluate whether it makes sense for you to accept the buyout.

Pension Lump-Sum Buyout Options

We can prepare a comparison of the options available to you under the Voluntary Separation Program (VSP), Special Attrition Program (SAP), Severance Pay, and Health and Bonus Benefits to help you make an informed decision.

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Differentiators available to all GM employees and retirees

Octo Capital - objective fiduciary financial advice

Concierge-level Service - Serving an intentionally small, select group of clients - maintaining a high service standard - allows us to allocate more time to our clients' matters and promptly respond to all inquiries.

Personal financial plan - provides a framework for quantifying financial decisions and answering important questions you may have, and is designed to anticipate the many issues you may face, such as outliving your money, preparing for retirement, improving tax efficiency, and more.

Investment philosophy - Octo Capital's low-cost, tax-smart, diversified investment philosophy tends to resonate with data-driven professionals looking for an evidence-based approach.

Tax planning - We review your tax returns on an ongoing basis, looking to optimize and coordinate tax-sensitive items - portfolio withdrawals, impact on Medicare premiums, tax bracket management, capital gains, Roth conversions, Charitable giving, estimated taxes - and the potential to reduce your tax liability now and in the future.

Fee schedule - cost-effective for larger portfolios. We offer simple, transparent flat-fee advisory services based on the complexity of your financial situation and the services we provide, rather than your assets. Our flat retainer fees range from $4,000 to $12,000 per year per client relationship.

Review meetings and check-ins as needed - We do not restrict client interactions and are always available to clients by phone, email, web conference, or in-person meeting.

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