Terry Wheeler
Terry is a highly accomplished Estate and Wealth Strategist Planner brimming with experience. He is an Estate Planning Attorney and taught tax at the University of California, Davis. His career in the financial industry began in 1987, underpinned by a strong educational foundation. Terry holds a Bachelor's degree in Financial Planning from San Diego State University and a Juris Doctorate Degree in Law from the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law. He furthered his studies with a post-doctorate program at the Masters program of the Esperti Peterson Institute. Terry is nationally recognized for his expertise in wealth accumulation, preservation, estate planning, charitable planning, and asset protection. He frequently educates attorneys, accountants, and financial professionals through lectures and writings on these subjects. He also authored various articles and presentations. He is affiliated with esteemed organizations like the American Bar Association, the Estate and Probate Section of the Sacramento Country Bar, the Financial Planning Association, the National Association of Enrolled Agents, Wealth Counsel, and the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys. Terry holds law licenses in California and the United States Eastern District of California, in addition to being a Certified Financial Planner. Learn more here .
Articles by Terry Wheeler
- Retirement & Income Planning
Retirement Investing That Prioritizes Income Stability Over Market Benchmarks
This strategy is designed for families who want to retire with more than just growth, they want resilience, predictability, and peace of mind.
- Money & Life
Titanic Lessons for Investors: Protect Your Portfolio Before Disaster Strikes
We had the opportunity to tour the original Titanic shipyards in Belfast and reflect on one of the most famous failures of all time.
- Retirement & Income Planning
How To Turn Your Portfolio Into a Tax-Efficient Income Engine for Life and Legacy
Reality is clear: placement beats selection over time. A strong tax plan doesn’t just defer taxes, it defines the long-term outcome.
- Research
Don’t Let One Lawsuit Wipe Out Your Wealth: The Case for Strategic Umbrella Coverage
For high-income families with assets to protect, it’s one of the simplest, most affordable ways to shield your wealth from serious risk.
- Money & Life
What to Say — and Avoid — When Someone Is Grieving
Heartfelt episode, Terry Wheeler delves into the complexities of grief and the challenges we face in supporting those who have lost a loved one. #grief
- Retirement & Income Planning
Maximizing Annuity Returns: How Refinancing Can Unlock Hidden Value
Dives into annuity refinancing strategies that are hard to ignore given today’s interest rate climate. #NCRetirementCenter
- Money & Life
13 Legacy-Killing Mistakes You Need to Avoid
We explore 13 common missteps in estate planning and provide actionable solutions to help you avoid them. #family #finance
- Retirement & Income Planning
Is a Reverse Mortgage the Right Choice for Your Retirement?
Key benefits, including how reverse mortgages can help address financial challenges, the common misconceptions that persist, #NCRetirementCenter