Understanding Today’s Financial Environment
Welcome, I’m Michael A. Chester at Mesa Verde Consulting, Inc., a tax and financial service company in Costa Mesa, California. We provide personalized services to meet your Accounting, Tax, and Financial Goals based on your needs, wants, and objectives.
Whether you require assistance with your financial and retirement needs, tax preparation, business consulting and planning, we will customize our services to your needs.
We have been serving Southern California for over 26 years and look forward to working with you through all stages of your life.
Please review our list of services and the other educational and information areas of our website. Give us a call at (714) 557-0992 or send us an email (mverde114@aol.com) to help us get started.
Helpful Content
How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?
See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.
Preparing for the Expected
You can plan ahead to protect yourself and your family against the financial consequences of deteriorating health.
Variable Universal Life Insurance
Variable Universal Life is permanent insurance in which the policyholder directs how premiums are invested.
Will Power
Preparing for the eventual distribution of your assets may not sound enticing. But a will puts the power in your hands.
9 Facts About Social Security
There are things about Social Security that might surprise you.
Retirement Realities
Many pre-retirees can become focused on the “ideal” retirement, but turning that dream into a reality can be tricky.
Pickleball in Retirement
Learn about the latest sport to sweep the nation with this informative article.
5 Benefits of Working in Retirement
Here are 5 reasons why you may consider working through retirement.
Caring for Aging Parents
As our nation ages, many Americans are turning their attention to caring for aging parents.
View all articles 
Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?
See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
How Compound Interest Works
Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
Federal Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Estimate your potential federal capital gains tax liability on the sale of an asset.
View all calculators
Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job
This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.
Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.
Stay Safe with a Business Owner's Policy
Learn the advantages of Business Owner's Policies with this highly educational and fun animated video.
Coaches
Coaches have helped you your whole life, in ways big and small. We'd like to be one of them.
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
How Cash Apps Work
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.