Schomer Estate & Wealth Advisors

Schomer Estate & Wealth Advisors We counsel clients in the areas of estate planning, probate, wills, trusts, conservatorships and eld

Our firm is dedicated to providing you with quality estate planning resources, so you can become familiar with all of the existing options. When you visit or call our office, we want you to feel comfortable discussing such an important issue concerning both you and your family. We want to arm you with the information you need to make an informed decision about your family’s future. Investment advi

sory services offered through Integrity Advisory Solutions, LLC, an investment adviser registered with the SEC and a wholly owned subsidiary of Integrity Wealth, LLC. Integrity Wealth and American Academy Wealth are strategic partners; they are not affiliated through ownership or common control. Schomer Wealth Advisors, LLC., DBA Schomer Estates and Wealth Advisors, is a strategic partner of Integrity Wealth; it is not affiliated with Integrity Wealth through ownership or common control.

Labor Day is more than a day off. It’s a day to recognize the people who keep showing up.The parents who work long hours...
09/07/2026

Labor Day is more than a day off. It’s a day to recognize the people who keep showing up.

The parents who work long hours so their children can have opportunities they didn’t have.

The grandparents who are still working, helping, giving, and making sure their families are okay.

The single parents who somehow make it all work.

The caregivers who put someone else’s needs before their own.

The teachers, nurses, first responders, service workers, office staff, small business owners, tradespeople, and countless others who go to work every day and give it their all.

Sometimes the work we do never gets a thank-you. Sometimes nobody sees the sacrifices behind the paycheck;the missed dinners, early mornings, late nights, weekends, and putting your own wants on hold because your family comes first.

But that work matters.

Every hour you put in. Every sacrifice you make. Every bill you pay. Every opportunity you create for your children. Every time you keep going even when you’re tired.

That is something to be proud of.

This Labor Day, take a moment to recognize how far you’ve come and the people who helped you get there.

And if you’re working hard today to build a better life for yourself and your family, I hope you know that your work matters—not just today, but every day.

Happy Labor Day. Here’s to the people who keep showing up, keep pushing forward, and keep building something better for the people they love.

Estate planning can be complex, but trust administration doesn’t have to be. Let us guide you through the essentials!
09/07/2026

Estate planning can be complex, but trust administration doesn’t have to be. Let us guide you through the essentials!

Are you prepared for the responsibilities of a trustee? Understand the role to ensure a smooth asset transition.
09/05/2026

Are you prepared for the responsibilities of a trustee? Understand the role to ensure a smooth asset transition.

Friday Financial Thought Are you building wealth, or are you just making more money?There’s a difference.You can get a r...
09/04/2026

Friday Financial Thought

Are you building wealth, or are you just making more money?

There’s a difference.

You can get a raise, pick up overtime, start a side hustle, or finally land that better-paying job and still feel like you’re not getting ahead.

Why?

Because making more money and building wealth are two different things.

Income is the money coming in.

Wealth is what you’re able to keep, invest, and build over time.

Maybe you’re paying down your mortgage and building equity.

Maybe you’re contributing to your 401(k) every month.

Maybe you’re investing a little at a time.

Maybe you’re building a business or creating savings that you can eventually pass down to your children.

That’s wealth building.

And if you’re not doing all of those things right now, don’t beat yourself up. Most people are trying to balance rising bills, family expenses, debt, and everyday life while also trying to figure out how to get ahead.

Start where you are.

You don’t need to become wealthy overnight. You need to start making some of your money work for your future instead of spending every dollar that comes in.

So as you head into the weekend, ask yourself:

Am I just earning more money, or am I actually building something that can grow and benefit me and my family years from now?

That question might change the way you look at your money.

What are you working on right now to build wealth?

What if the person who LOOKS the richest on your feed… actually isn’t?We see the luxury car.The designer bag.The expensi...
09/03/2026

What if the person who LOOKS the richest on your feed… actually isn’t?

We see the luxury car.
The designer bag.
The expensive vacation.
The beautiful dinner.
The “living my best life" posts.

And sometimes we look at all of that and think, "They must be doing really well."

But here’s the part social media doesn’t show you:

**Wealth isn’t always visible.**

Real wealth can look like a retirement account that’s quietly growing every month.

It can look like owning a home and building equity.

It can look like investments you don’t post about.

It can look like having an emergency fund, paying off debt, owning a business, or simply having enough financial stability that you don’t have to impress anyone.

And honestly, some of the wealthiest people you know may not look wealthy at all.

That’s why I think we have to be careful about comparing our financial lives to someone else’s highlight reel.

A $100,000 car tells you what someone spent.

It doesn’t tell you what they own.

A luxury vacation tells you where someone went.

It doesn’t tell you what their bank account looks like when they get home.

"Looking wealthy and being wealthy are two very different things."

So the next time you find yourself comparing your life to what you see online, ask yourself:

"Am I trying to look wealthy, or am I building wealth?"

Because the second one may not get as many likes - but it can change your family’s future.

Communication is essential in trust administration. It can help your loved ones navigate difficult decisions when it mat...
09/02/2026

Communication is essential in trust administration. It can help your loved ones navigate difficult decisions when it matters most.

What Does Generational Wealth Really Look Like?When we hear “generational wealth,” it’s easy to picture someone leaving ...
09/01/2026

What Does Generational Wealth Really Look Like?

When we hear “generational wealth,” it’s easy to picture someone leaving their children millions of dollars.

But for most families, that’s not the reality.

Generational wealth can be a home that has been paid off. It can be a retirement account, a small business, an investment account, or life insurance.

It can also be something you can’t put a dollar amount on.

Teaching your kids how to save money.

Showing them how credit works.

Talking to them about investing instead of making money a taboo subject.

Teaching them what to do with an inheritance instead of simply handing them one.

That’s wealth too.

Maybe you didn’t grow up with a financial roadmap. Maybe your parents never talked about money with you. That doesn’t mean you can’t start a different conversation with your own children.

Sometimes generational wealth starts with what you leave behind.

Sometimes it starts with what you teach while you’re still here.

What would you want your children to inherit from you: money, property, financial knowledge, or all three?

Start the conversation. Your family’s financial future could look very different because you did.

Proper asset management can ease family tensions during tough times. Discover the keys to effective trust administration...
08/31/2026

Proper asset management can ease family tensions during tough times. Discover the keys to effective trust administration.

DID YOU KNOW?That iconic pier in Manhattan Beach has been standing over the Pacific for more than 100 years!That picture...
08/31/2026

DID YOU KNOW?

That iconic pier in Manhattan Beach has been standing over the Pacific for more than 100 years!

That picture-perfect spot where you walk, fish, watch the surfers, and take way too many photos has some serious LA history behind it.

The current Manhattan Beach Pier was completed in 1920, replacing earlier piers that didn’t survive the powerful Pacific storms.

And here’s something you might not know: the pier was built with reinforced concrete, which was a pretty innovative choice at the time. Its famous rounded end was also designed to help reduce the impact of waves.

Then there’s the "Roundhouse" at the end of the pier. Added in the 1920s, it became one of the most recognizable features of the Manhattan Beach coastline.

Over the years, the pier has taken a beating from storms, needed major repairs, and gone through extensive restoration. But it’s still here and in 1995, it was designated a "California State Historic Landmark."

One other fascinating piece of Manhattan Beach history nearby is Bruce's Beach, which connects the area to the history of Black beach ownership, segregation, and the eventual return of the property to the Bruce family's heirs. However, the descendants of Charles and Willa Bruce sold the property back to Los Angeles County for $20 million in January 2023,

So the next time you’re strolling down the Manhattan Beach Pier, remember: You’re walking on a piece of Southern California history that has been here since before Route 66, before the Hollywood sign, and before most of the LA we know today even existed.

Photo by Olivia Krueger on Unsplash

08/28/2026

The Family Meeting Nobody Wants to Have

As our parents get older, there are conversations we know we need to have, but somehow keep putting off.

Money is one of them.

We may notice Mom forgetting to pay a bill or Dad having trouble keeping track of his finances. Maybe they’re doing just fine right now, but we’ve started thinking about what would happen if they couldn’t manage things on their own.

Then the questions start coming:

Who would handle their finances?

Where are their important documents?

Who would they want making decisions for them?

What do they want if they can no longer make those decisions themselves?

These aren’t easy conversations to have with your parents. They can feel uncomfortable because, in our minds, they’re still Mom and Dad. The people who took care of us are now the people we’re trying to make sure are taken care of.

But waiting until there’s a health emergency or financial crisis can make an already difficult situation even harder.

Having the conversation now gives everyone a chance to understand what Mom and Dad want while they can still make those decisions for themselves.

It doesn’t have to be a big family meeting. Start with a simple question:

“Mom, if you ever needed help managing your finances, who would you want to help you?”

That conversation might feel uncomfortable today, but it could save your family a lot of confusion and stress tomorrow.

Have you had this conversation with your parents? Reply in the comments

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