Horstmann Financial and Insurance Services

John H. Horstmann, CLU, CA Ins.Lic. #070476

Katherine H. Huebert, LUTCF, CA Ins. Lic. #0670883

John E. Horstmann, CLU, ChFC, CA . Lic. #0171383

Bringing Executive and Employee Benefits Together

Corporate Lic. #0582941
 

As with most other things in life, the key to achieving your long-term financial objectives is planning. Your goal may be to fund your children’s college education, protect your family during your working years, or guarantee your own retirement security. These things won’t happen by accident. It’s important to determine what you’d like to achieve financially and then map out a strategy that will help you meet those goals. The good news is that it’s never too late to start.


Of course, planning your financial future can be intimidating. Luckily, you don't have to do it alone. We are trained professionals who can help you identify your financial needs and then determine which insurance and financial products can best help you meet your objectives.


Please use our Web site as a resource, and do not hesitate to contact us for additional information or to schedule a meeting. Thank you for your interest.







John E. Horstmann (CA Ins. Lic# LD0704776), John H. Horstmann (CA Ins. Lic# LD0171383), and Katherine H. Huebert (CA Ins. Lic# LD0670883) are agents collectively licensed to sell insurance through New York Life Insurance Company and may be licensed with various other independent unaffiliated insurance companies in the states of CA, CO, and NV. No insurance business may be conducted outside these states referenced.


John H. Horstmann, and Katherine H. Huebert are Registered Representatives of and collectively offer securities products & services through NYLIFE Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC, a Licensed Insurance Agency. In this regard, this communication is strictly intended for individuals residing in the states of CA and No offers may be made or accepted from any resident outside the specific states referenced.


Horstmann Financial and Insurance services is not owned or operated by NYLIFE Securities LLC or its affiliates.


John H. Horstmann is also separately registered as an investment adviser representative under Eagle Strategies LLC, a Registered Investment Adviser, offering advisory services in the state of CA. As such, these services are strictly intended for individuals residing in CA.



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