William Upson, CLU, CHFC

William Upson, CLU, CHFC

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Phone: (925) 942-9400
Fax: (925) 942-9401


Bill Upson is a Financial Advisor and separately a Registered Representative of Royal Alliance, offering securities through Royal Alliance Associates Inc., possessing (Series 7, 24, 63) and Life Licenses. He is a member of the Million Dollar Round Table and has provided insurance and investment solutions since 1982. He is also the author of the 2000 book Long Term Care...Alternatives and Solutions, and co-author of the recently published book Orderly Affairs - Pathways to Financial Freedom for Everyone.

Bill founded Strategic Asset Management Group in 1986. His business focus is in the areas of income and estate tax planning for high net worth individuals, successful professionals, business owners, and retirees. In dealing with his clients, he seeks to reduce their individual and corporate income taxes, as well as their estate taxes. This focus increases net worth, reduces personal liability, and increases income on a tax-favored or tax-free basis.

Bill graduated from the University of Connecticut and completed courses at New York University. He is a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU). He conducts seminars regarding income and estate tax reduction techniques, charitable gifting and trusts, tax planning for corporations, and the vagaries of long-term care and Medicare insurance.

Personal Background
Bill and his wife have two children and have just become grandparents. Bill enjoys bike touring, skiing and travel. Other current/past activities and accomplishments include:

• Career Agent of the Year Award from AmerUs Life
• Board Member of the Mt. Diablo Silverado Council, Boy Scouts of America
• Board Member of the American Cancer Society
• Board Member of Habitat for Humanity
• Trustee of the BSA Endowment Fund
• Founder of the Eagle Scholarship Fund