Inflation is Your Benchmark for Growing and Maintaining Your Wealth
Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Managing Associate Jarrett McKenzie, CFP®, CWS®, and Associate Logan Daniel, CFP®, CRPC®, to look at how inflation affects retirement spending and investment allocation.
Most Investors Will Pay Tax on a Portion of Their Social Security Benefits
Managing Associate K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and Research Analyst Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, join Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, to address a couple’s concerns about taking Social Security benefits knowing they will likely be taxed on their benefits.
Necessary Financial Planning Before Accepting an Early Retirement Offer
Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Managing Associate Shawna Theriault, CFP®, CPA, CDFA®, and Financial Planner Adam Stadalius, CFP® to discuss early retirement offers, and some of the benefits to look for in the severance package offered.
A Few Key Updates About Required Minimum Distributions
The SECURE Act of 2019 raised the minimum RMD age to 72 from 70½ beginning in 2020. And new life expectancy tables will take effect in 2022. Learn more about these updates to RMDs.
Lifetime Income From a 401(k)? You May Want to Think Again
Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Managing Associate Jarrett McKenzie, CFP®, CWS®, and Client Relationship Manager for Retirement Services Justin Wagner, AIF®, to discuss 401(k) participants’ interest in a lifetime income feature to their plans. They talk about what that might look like, the fiduciary concerns, and if it is even a good option for the investors.
Spending in Retirement—It is What You’ve Been Saving For
Senior Associate Melanie Wells, CFP®, and a Financial Planner join Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, to address a couple who are worried about the transition in retirement from accumulating money to spending money. The investors are concerned that they won’t enjoy retirement because of the unease they feel not receiving a paycheck.
Required Minimum Distributions Have Resumed for 2021
In 2020, seniors got a reprieve, but Required Minimum distributions have resumed for 2021. Don’t forget to take the withdrawal before the end of the year or face draconian penalties!
Should You Speed Up Your Retirement Plans?
How do you know if you can realistically afford to retire early? We look at what you need to consider before you speed up your retirement timeline.
Tapping a Retirement Account Early and Avoiding Early Withdrawal Penalties
Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, joined by Managing Associate K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and Senior Financial Planner Clay Norman, CFP®, team up to explain the Rule 72(t) strategy that allows early retirees to access their retirement funds before age 59 ½ while avoiding the 10% early withdrawal penalty. They discuss the pros and cons of tapping the retirement account early, as well as how investors can control how much they withdraw.
Managing Portfolio Risk with Financial Planning in Retirement
Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by fellow Research Analyst Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, and Managing Associate Jarrett McKenzie, CFP®, CWS® to evaluate an investor’s situation who feels that he’s done just fine with asset management and doesn’t need a financial plan. Jarrett explains how the financial plan is even more critical in retirement than during your saving years.