Oct192021

Inflation, Cash Flow Projections, and Retirement Spending

Case Study, Economy/Stock Market, Featured, Personal Finance, Retirement

Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Associate Michael Griffin, CFP®, and Financial Planner Adam Stadalius, CFP®, to discuss inflation with this week’s case study. An investor learns he is receiving a meaningful cost of living adjustment in his Social Security benefits; however, he is still concerned that inflation will significantly eat into his retirement income. The financial experts discuss how Henssler factors inflation into a client’s spending projections.

Sep212021

Managing Portfolio Risk with Financial Planning in Retirement

Case Study, Featured, Nearing Retirement, Personal Finance, 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.

Aug102021

Retirement Liquidity: Bonds or Dividends?

Case Study, Featured, Investment Selection, Nearing Retirement, Personal Finance, Retirement

Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, joined by Managing Associate Shawna Theriault, CFP®, CDFA®, CPA, and Associate Peter Lynch look at the situation of a couple working with an adviser who recommends using a dividend portfolio to provide retirement income. They discuss the risks of this strategy and compare it to the Henssler Ten Year Rule strategy.