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Each week Coach Pete and the team reveal the latest developments in the financial world to keep you informed of changes that may affect you personally, while sharing some common sense strategies that will help you make the most out of your retirement savings.

You can tune in to our family of shows each weekend on Mix 101.5 WRAL, FM 106.1 WTKK and AM680 WPTF as well as Apple Podcasts, Amazon Alexa, Spotify and more!
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7 Baby Steps to a Ridiculously Reliable Retirement Income




In this book you will find seven simple steps designed to help you reach your financial goals. I emphasize “your” financial goals as the dreams and aspirations you have for your own retirement are the only ones that matter. Simply put, Retirement is not an age, it is an amount of money. Whether you want to sit on the porch in a rocking chair and enjoy the passing seasons or climb the tallest mountains and hang glide on every continent on earth, it’s your choice, and those choices will affect the scope and nature of your retirement financial plan.

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Experienced


We provide affluent retirees and pre-retirees with strategies to reduce taxes and market risk on their life savings while developing and maintaining a close, trusting relationship.

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Our strategic development process begins with an analysis to determine a custom designed course of action that is aligned with your goals and maximizes results.

Independent


Being independent, we offer an experience that is personal and responsive while also maintaining our values of simplicity and transparency.

Fiduciary


By partnering with us as a fiduciary, we will strive to communicate with you clearly and with integrity what is in your best interest throughout the planning process.

About our founder


Peter J. D'Arruda
MRFC®, RICP®

About our founder,
Peter J. D'Arruda
MRFC®, RICP®


Peter J. D’Arruda has been in the financial arena for almost three decades. He is a best-selling author, radio and television host, former 2-time President of the International Association of Registered Financial Consultants, an investment advisor and fiduciary.

He founded Capital Financial to help his clients “cross the street of life.“ He and his team strive to help their clients take the worry out of living in retirement.

Known as Coach Pete to most of his clients and radio show listeners, his lifetime goal is to assist his clients in achieving the levels of success they desire.

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Our team


Coach Pete D'Arruda has built a team of invaluable professionals at Capital Financial.

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Smartvestor

Dave Ramsey Smartvestor Pro


Peter D’Arruda, MRFC is a SmartVestor Pro, selected by Dave Ramsey and the Ramsey Solutions organization to help with your retirement, college savings and other investments.

Our retirement advisors provide solid, professional investing guidance and are committed to educating and empowering every individual while providing top-notch customer service.
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America Asks Coach


How much money will I need to retire? Where should I invest my money? What is going on with these low interest rates? These are kinds of questions Coach Pete gets on his radio show every day.

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