As seen in the Marietta Daily Journal: Bil Lako, CFP®, takes a look at Retirement Literacy. With an average score of just 31% out of 100 on topics like inflation, Social Security, and investments, it’s clear that planning for retirement isn’t as simple as it seems.
Director of Research Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, is joined by Managing Associates D.J. Barker, CWS®, and K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA. The team shares their insights on the Retirement Income Literacy Quiz, focusing on areas where investors lack the most knowledge.
As seen in the Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, explains how market downturns in your early retirement years can pose serious risks to your portfolio and how to mitigate this risk.
Director of Research Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, is joined by Managing Associates Jarrett McKenzie, CFP®, CWS®, and K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, to explore sequence risk and the long-term effects of retiring in a down market. Jarrett and K.C. unpacked how the Henssler Ten Year Rule nearly eliminates this risk.
As seen in the Marietta Daily Journal: Bil Lako, CFP®, explains how thoughtful planning today can create opportunities for tomorrow. He explores how to make the most of your gifts for 2024, from maximizing tax exclusions to funding 529 Plans and retirement accounts.
As seen in the Marietta Daily Journal: Bil Lako, CFP®, discusses Georgia’s unique tax credits that let you support meaningful causes like rural hospitals and law enforcement foundations—all while offsetting your state tax liability dollar-for-dollar.
Director of Research Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, is joined by Managing Associate Jarrett McKenzie, CFP®, CWS®, and Associate Clay Norman, CFP®, to advise a couple interested in gifting money to their family members, offering efficient and beneficial ways to share their wealth.
As seen in the Marietta Daily Journal: Bil Lako, CFP®, explains why understanding your retirement income needs is critical for a secure financial future, as Social Security is designed to cover only 40% of your pre-retirement income.
Director of Research Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, is joined by Managing Associate K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and Senior Associate Logan Daniel, CFP®, CRPC®, to discuss investors’ fears regarding income planning during retirement. They explain how Henssler Financial determines how retirees should tap their savings for spending purposes.
As seen in this week’s Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP® explains year-end strategic steps to consider based on your unique financial situation, including managing RMDs to tax-loss harvesting, charitable giving, and Roth conversions.
