Testimonials |
Ira Starr has been a good family friend for over ten years. When I became dissatisfied with the companies that handled my investments, I asked him to take over. I have been more than satisfied with his knowledge of the market and his work on my behalf. He is always available by phone and often makes trips from North Carolina to Arizona when needed.
Ann Dennant
Scottsdale, AZ
I could not be more thrilled to have Ira oversee my financial resources. We made the right adjustments before the economic collapse, and I have been protected ever since and my values are in fact increasing. I feel good that I can now sleep at night knowing my financial future is secure. I could not recommend this man more highly.
Michael Bahnson
Leicester, NC
It is a pleasure to write in enthusiastic support of the financial services of Mr. Ira Starr and Starr & Associates. I have known Ira Starr for over twenty years, and through the course of that time have witnessed his professionalism in dealing with several mutual clients. Ira Starr has consistently served his clients with a high level of knowledge and a genuine concern regarding their financial affairs.
Bormel, Grice & Huyett, P.A.
Baltimore, MD
It is a pleasure to have the opportunity to put in a few words about my experience of Ira Starr and his unique services. I am not and was never a speculator, too terribly informed about either investing my earnings or keeping up with the financial fold or the intense life of the financial world. In short, I invested by intuition (generally quite adequate for many years) and common sense. This same intuition began to nag a few years ago that it was high time to get a grip, look at what I had, and move deftly towards protection of my assets over the coming years. I met Ira Starr at precisely that moment, and although he was not soliciting clients, I
approached him. He is an educator first and foremost, and that allowed me to understand that larger dynamics are at work in the reality of money management AND make decisions based on knowledge and not on hype or anxiety. Ira took a “right brainer” like myself into the labrinthical mechanism of the investment world in a way I could understand, and guided every step in making financial decisions, and this treasure I have in Ira Starr.
Eugene Donaldson
Coconut Grove, FL, Asheville, NC, Costa Rica
Since the tragic death of my sister, I had to assume the position of trustee for my elderly father. I could never have dealt with the myriad complexities of the transfer, death notices, and annuities if not for Ira Starr. Ira has gone beyond the norm in aiding me. His knowledge of financial planning matters is profound and his integrity is outstanding. I have recommended him to my closest friends with absolute confidence in his abilities and honesty.
Joy F. Friedberg
Orange County, CA
Ira Starr has worked with my family for over 20 years and as well as giving them sound financial advice, he has maintained a personal level of contact, he really listens to the needs of my parents and has gone the extra mile to make sure that not only are they well invested, but also well informed. Over the last few years, I have also used Ira to manage my savings and feel very secure in the knowledge that he is looking out for my best interest.
Jeremy Gale
Sarasota, FL
Living the artist’s way most of my life, was not fulfilling my need for financial security. When Ira Starr was referred to me by a dear friend, I knew that would be a turning point in improving my financial future. Little did I realize how much of an impact he would make. Ira’s impressive expertise, coupled with his cordial and thoroughly sound approach to financial planning, gave me every confidence that I could create some reliable investment, even in this unstable market. I feel like I’ve got a friend who really cares about my financial welfare, someone I can trust, and someone with whom I can have meaningful and informative conversations. I have come to rely on Ira’s wealth of knowledge blended with a practical perspective that draws on common sense and genuine regard. Finally, I have addressed my money issues, long avoided due to lack of knowledge and insight. Thank you, Ira. I am now on track and in charge of my wealth.
Darby Hayes, Director
Power of Performance
Miami, FL
Ira Starr has been a brilliant “Star” in my financial planning. I value greatly his many hours of advice. I’m pleased my investments have increased significantly because of the prudent investment planning by Ira Starr.
Martha Henderson,
Fletcher, NC
I have been a client of Ira Starr’s for several years. Ira foresaw what was happening in the financial industry and provided me with strategies to fully protect my money. Boy was he right! I find his advice invaluable and he’s a very trustworthy person. I recommend him as a financial advisor to all.
Michael Margolin,
Asheville, NC
As a friend and financial advisor, I have known Ira Starr since 1987. During my retirement and widow years, he has kept me free of worry with good advice concerning my investments which provide me living comfortably now and in the future. As a gentleman and friend I can count on always.
Genevieve F. Presley,
Leisure World, MD
I have found Ira Starr to be very professional in his approach to financial consultations. He presents requested information in a factual format and answers questions in easy to understand terms. He is very patient in answering questions. After all questions are answered, he allows the patron to make informed decisions without any sales pressure. He has never presented himself or any product in a forceful manner. His follow up contact is regular, and he is available to answer any questions that may arise. I can highly recommend his services without reservation.
Joe Ruminski,
Fairview, NC
Ira was quick to understand the problem I faced in managing my uncle’s estate, and very patient as I took myself and my cousins through the process of understanding it well enough to make a decision about how to set up lifetime income for my aunt. The solution he proposed was perfect, and no detail was omitted in setting up her annuity. I was so impressed that a few months later I transferred my own retirement funds into investment vehicles that Ira suggested. At this point I consider Ira to be my friend, as well as the guardian of my future income and that of my aunt.
Georgia Sutherland,
Cupertino, CA
Ira Starr has served as the chief financial advisor to a family trust for whom I have done all of the legal work for a number of years. He has shown tremendous insight and knowledge in dealing with the trustees of the trust. Furthermore, beyond simply his financial acumen, he has demonstrated incredible compassion and he has gone above and beyond the call of duty in servicing the client and its needs. I would recommend him highly to anyone looking for similar services in their personal or professional lives.
Michael D. Tannenbaum,
Attorney at Law, West Palm Beach, FL
I first contacted Ira about 20 years ago, when I was working as an incorporated independent practitioner of psychotherapy in Columbia, MD. I had done no retirement planning up to that point, and hence had reached the age of 55 years old with a totally uncertain future. Ira won my confidence from the beginning. I am an astute judge of character, having been trained especially in being able to “read” people. I knew very quickly, with a confidence that has never waned or varied, that I could trust his conscientiousness, his knowledge of the financial field and its options, and his personal commitment to the well-being of myself and my wife. He set up a Defined Benefit Plan for us which allowed me to retire at age 61 - an achievement for which I am eternally grateful. He also was most helpful in guiding us to accomplish wills and medical powers of attorney, and various other significant items of getting one’s life in order. The program which he implemented and continues to monitor and manage for us has allowed us to be retired in Sedona, AZ since 1992. Ira has become nearly like a member of our family. He has earned and retained, over all these twenty years, our complete trust as to the soundness of his judgement, his honesty and integrity, and his willingness to go the extra mile on our behalf. I recommend him without qualification. I assure anyone who obtains his services that they have made a decision which they will never regret. I have been delighted to be able to write this testimonial for someone who has contributed so importantly to the happiness of our retirement years.
Sanford Unger, Ph.D.,
Sedona, AZ
Ann Dennant
Scottsdale, AZ
I could not be more thrilled to have Ira oversee my financial resources. We made the right adjustments before the economic collapse, and I have been protected ever since and my values are in fact increasing. I feel good that I can now sleep at night knowing my financial future is secure. I could not recommend this man more highly.
Michael Bahnson
Leicester, NC
It is a pleasure to write in enthusiastic support of the financial services of Mr. Ira Starr and Starr & Associates. I have known Ira Starr for over twenty years, and through the course of that time have witnessed his professionalism in dealing with several mutual clients. Ira Starr has consistently served his clients with a high level of knowledge and a genuine concern regarding their financial affairs.
Bormel, Grice & Huyett, P.A.
Baltimore, MD
It is a pleasure to have the opportunity to put in a few words about my experience of Ira Starr and his unique services. I am not and was never a speculator, too terribly informed about either investing my earnings or keeping up with the financial fold or the intense life of the financial world. In short, I invested by intuition (generally quite adequate for many years) and common sense. This same intuition began to nag a few years ago that it was high time to get a grip, look at what I had, and move deftly towards protection of my assets over the coming years. I met Ira Starr at precisely that moment, and although he was not soliciting clients, I
approached him. He is an educator first and foremost, and that allowed me to understand that larger dynamics are at work in the reality of money management AND make decisions based on knowledge and not on hype or anxiety. Ira took a “right brainer” like myself into the labrinthical mechanism of the investment world in a way I could understand, and guided every step in making financial decisions, and this treasure I have in Ira Starr.
Eugene Donaldson
Coconut Grove, FL, Asheville, NC, Costa Rica
Since the tragic death of my sister, I had to assume the position of trustee for my elderly father. I could never have dealt with the myriad complexities of the transfer, death notices, and annuities if not for Ira Starr. Ira has gone beyond the norm in aiding me. His knowledge of financial planning matters is profound and his integrity is outstanding. I have recommended him to my closest friends with absolute confidence in his abilities and honesty.
Joy F. Friedberg
Orange County, CA
Ira Starr has worked with my family for over 20 years and as well as giving them sound financial advice, he has maintained a personal level of contact, he really listens to the needs of my parents and has gone the extra mile to make sure that not only are they well invested, but also well informed. Over the last few years, I have also used Ira to manage my savings and feel very secure in the knowledge that he is looking out for my best interest.
Jeremy Gale
Sarasota, FL
Living the artist’s way most of my life, was not fulfilling my need for financial security. When Ira Starr was referred to me by a dear friend, I knew that would be a turning point in improving my financial future. Little did I realize how much of an impact he would make. Ira’s impressive expertise, coupled with his cordial and thoroughly sound approach to financial planning, gave me every confidence that I could create some reliable investment, even in this unstable market. I feel like I’ve got a friend who really cares about my financial welfare, someone I can trust, and someone with whom I can have meaningful and informative conversations. I have come to rely on Ira’s wealth of knowledge blended with a practical perspective that draws on common sense and genuine regard. Finally, I have addressed my money issues, long avoided due to lack of knowledge and insight. Thank you, Ira. I am now on track and in charge of my wealth.
Darby Hayes, Director
Power of Performance
Miami, FL
Ira Starr has been a brilliant “Star” in my financial planning. I value greatly his many hours of advice. I’m pleased my investments have increased significantly because of the prudent investment planning by Ira Starr.
Martha Henderson,
Fletcher, NC
I have been a client of Ira Starr’s for several years. Ira foresaw what was happening in the financial industry and provided me with strategies to fully protect my money. Boy was he right! I find his advice invaluable and he’s a very trustworthy person. I recommend him as a financial advisor to all.
Michael Margolin,
Asheville, NC
As a friend and financial advisor, I have known Ira Starr since 1987. During my retirement and widow years, he has kept me free of worry with good advice concerning my investments which provide me living comfortably now and in the future. As a gentleman and friend I can count on always.
Genevieve F. Presley,
Leisure World, MD
I have found Ira Starr to be very professional in his approach to financial consultations. He presents requested information in a factual format and answers questions in easy to understand terms. He is very patient in answering questions. After all questions are answered, he allows the patron to make informed decisions without any sales pressure. He has never presented himself or any product in a forceful manner. His follow up contact is regular, and he is available to answer any questions that may arise. I can highly recommend his services without reservation.
Joe Ruminski,
Fairview, NC
Ira was quick to understand the problem I faced in managing my uncle’s estate, and very patient as I took myself and my cousins through the process of understanding it well enough to make a decision about how to set up lifetime income for my aunt. The solution he proposed was perfect, and no detail was omitted in setting up her annuity. I was so impressed that a few months later I transferred my own retirement funds into investment vehicles that Ira suggested. At this point I consider Ira to be my friend, as well as the guardian of my future income and that of my aunt.
Georgia Sutherland,
Cupertino, CA
Ira Starr has served as the chief financial advisor to a family trust for whom I have done all of the legal work for a number of years. He has shown tremendous insight and knowledge in dealing with the trustees of the trust. Furthermore, beyond simply his financial acumen, he has demonstrated incredible compassion and he has gone above and beyond the call of duty in servicing the client and its needs. I would recommend him highly to anyone looking for similar services in their personal or professional lives.
Michael D. Tannenbaum,
Attorney at Law, West Palm Beach, FL
I first contacted Ira about 20 years ago, when I was working as an incorporated independent practitioner of psychotherapy in Columbia, MD. I had done no retirement planning up to that point, and hence had reached the age of 55 years old with a totally uncertain future. Ira won my confidence from the beginning. I am an astute judge of character, having been trained especially in being able to “read” people. I knew very quickly, with a confidence that has never waned or varied, that I could trust his conscientiousness, his knowledge of the financial field and its options, and his personal commitment to the well-being of myself and my wife. He set up a Defined Benefit Plan for us which allowed me to retire at age 61 - an achievement for which I am eternally grateful. He also was most helpful in guiding us to accomplish wills and medical powers of attorney, and various other significant items of getting one’s life in order. The program which he implemented and continues to monitor and manage for us has allowed us to be retired in Sedona, AZ since 1992. Ira has become nearly like a member of our family. He has earned and retained, over all these twenty years, our complete trust as to the soundness of his judgement, his honesty and integrity, and his willingness to go the extra mile on our behalf. I recommend him without qualification. I assure anyone who obtains his services that they have made a decision which they will never regret. I have been delighted to be able to write this testimonial for someone who has contributed so importantly to the happiness of our retirement years.
Sanford Unger, Ph.D.,
Sedona, AZ