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Protect Your Income
Markets shift. Your cash flow shouldn’t.
Through strategic risk management—safe money options, cash flow planning, and sequence of returns protection—we help you stay strong through every market cycle.
My name is Linh Trinh An - Founder and CEO of Money Umbrella LLC
With a Doctorate and a former career in academia, I made a bold transition from higher education to high-level finance — driven by a clear mission: to help individuals, families, and business owners protect what they’ve earned and build what they truly deserve.
My background in research and education shaped how I approach finance: with precision, clarity, and long-term vision. Today, I apply that same discipline to create strategies that blend risk management, tax efficiency, and legacy planning into one cohesive plan.
Through Money Umbrella LLC, I collaborate with a trusted network of financial planners, investment advisors, tax experts, bookkeepers, and estate attorneys — guiding clients through every stage of wealth creation and preservation.
At the heart of it all is a simple belief:
Your financial future deserves strategy, protection, and vision — not guesswork.
Services
At Money Umbrella LLC, we offer personalized financial education, comprehensive financial reviews, strategic tax-advantaged planning, qualified-plan rollovers, and tailored portfolio diversification strategies—all designed to empower you with clarity, confidence, and control over your financial future.
Risk Management Checklist
Let’s take a moment to review your current protection portfolio — the foundation of every solid financial plan:
- Term Life Insurance — Protect your loved ones from the financial impact of lost income due to premature death.
- Disability Income Insurance — Safeguard your earnings if illness or injury prevents you from working.
- Long-Term Care Insurance — Preserve your assets, maintain your independence, and ensure access to quality care in your later years.
- Health Insurance — Protect yourself and your family from unexpected and high medical expenses.
- Permanent (Cash Value) Life Insurance — Build tax-advantaged savings, protect against market volatility, and strengthen your retirement and legacy planning.
Wealth Accumulation and Investment Strategies
Building wealth isn’t just about investing — it’s about having a coordinated strategy that balances growth, protection, and tax efficiency.
Let’s assess where you currently stand:
- Emergency Fund — Ensure you have 3–6 months of essential living expenses set aside to handle unexpected events without derailing your financial goals.
- Short-Term Goals — Plan ahead for upcoming milestones such as your child’s education, a home purchase, or other major life events by aligning your savings and investment timelines.
- Retirement Plans — Maximize your employer-sponsored benefits — including 401(k), 403(b), or TSP accounts — and take full advantage of matching contributions and tax-deferred growth.
- Old Accounts — Locate and consolidate old retirement plans from previous employers to gain better control, investment flexibility, and potential cost savings.
- Balanced Strategy — Design a savings approach that protects your assets during market downturns, captures growth during bull markets, and minimizes tax exposure over time.
Distribution Strategies and Legacy Planning
Wealth isn’t truly complete until it’s protected, distributed wisely, and passed on with intention.
Here’s what to consider as you plan your legacy:
- Retirement Account Rules — Understand the penalties, Rule of 55, Section 72(q), and Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs). If you hold retirement accounts such as a 401(k), 403(b), or TSP and aren’t familiar with these rules, now’s the time to learn.
- Personal Pension Options — Explore income-guaranteed solutions such as annuities — Fixed, Indexed, or Fixed Indexed Annuities (FIAs) — available in both deferred and immediate (income) structures.
- Balanced Distribution Strategy — A comprehensive plan blends market growth potential, downside protection, tax-efficient income, and longevity planning — so your money lasts as long as you do.
- Generational Continuity — Transfer wealth effectively with strategies such as life insurance to offset estate or inheritance taxes, updated beneficiary designations, powers of attorney, advance medical directives, and properly structured wills and trusts.
- Philanthropic & Business Legacy — Create lasting impact through charitable giving, family foundations, or business succession planning to carry your mission beyond your lifetime.
- Tax Coordination — Align when and how your assets are distributed to maximize after-tax income and preserve wealth across generations.
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Client's Love
I’ve never been someone who’s naturally good with money or finances—it’s just never been something that interested me. In fact, it’s something I’ve struggled with for years. Like many people, I often felt too embarrassed to ask for help. But the truth is, we all have our own gifts—and it’s clear that Dr. Linh T. Trinh An has a gift for helping others feel safe, supported, and empowered when it comes to financial matters.
From the moment we spoke, I knew she was the right fit for me. She listened without judgment, asked thoughtful questions, and made complex topics feel approachable. Most importantly, she created a space where I felt comfortable asking questions I’d been too afraid to ask before. And in any advisor relationship, trust is everything—she earned mine within minutes.
If you’re anything like me and find financial planning intimidating or overwhelming, I can’t recommend Dr. Trinh An enough. Her knowledge, empathy, and professionalism make her an exceptional guide. You’ll be in truly great hands.
