Retirement Planning

Planning and Preparing for The Unexpected

Prepare and Plan

We understand that everyone's financial needs differ, especially as your life changes and the economic climate changes. During those periods of time, your financial needs may change, which is why we work with you to prepare and develop strategies to overcome whatever life may throw at you.

The 4 questions to understand your investing strategy.

  • How do assets fit together in a portfolio to accomplish your retirement goals?
  • What percent of your income do you want protected from market losses?
  • What percent of your income do you want guaranteed?
  • Where do bond alternatives (FIAs) fit into a portfolio of assets?

Financial ABCs.

There are roughly 900,000 investable assets, but really only three places you can put your money, which are the financial ABCs.

Green Money Rules

  • Rule #1: Protects your principal.
  • Rule #2: Protects your gains.
  • Rule #3: Protects your income.

Red Money Rules

  • Rule #1: Must be actively managed.
  • Rule #2: Must be liquid.
  • Rule #3: Must be long-term.

Types of Investments

A

Interest

.25% - 1.25%

Bank Accounts & CDs

B

Interest

3% - 6%

Annuities

C

Interest

+30% or -30%

Stocks & Bonds | 401K | IRA's

Advantages & Disadvantages

A

Cash

  • Potentially lower returns
  • Taxable or tax-deferred
  • Liquid

B

Protective Growth

  • Potentially moderate returns
  • Tax-deferred
  • Partial withdrawals
  • Moderately Liquid

C

Risk Growth

  • Potentially higher returns
  • Taxable or tax-deferred
  • Partial withdrawals or liquid
  • Can be very volatile

Chat With An Expert.

Our team of Advisors is ready to discuss and assist with your retirement planning. Tell us about your goals and even some objectives so our Advisors can provide you with one-of-a-kind, valuable insight.