With over two decades of experience in educator retirement planning, we understand the unique challenges teachers face when preparing for their future.
It is rewarding to me that I can be of service to educators on the earning potential they already have and how to leverage compound interest to grow their money.
Dear Educators,
Throughout my years serving the education community, one thing has become crystal clear: you're significantly undervaluing your financial potential. Every day, you invest in our children's futures, but what about your own?
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We are in the business of helping teachers know their options to secure stable future.
"The guidance I received helped me understand my pension options better than 20 years in the system did."
High School Teacher,
25 years
"Finally, financial advisors who understand the unique challenges of educator retirement planning."
High School Teacher,
25 years
"They helped me optimize my 403(b) and pension to maximize my retirement benefits."
Patricia Chen
Middle School Teacher,
15 years
"What sets them apart is their deep understanding of state pension systems and how to integrate them with other retirement savings. Truly game-changing advice."
FAQs
Your Questions Answered: Insightful Guidance for Your Insurance Needs
When should I start planning for retirement?
The best time to start is now, regardless of where you are in your career. Early planning allows for more strategic decisions about your pension options and supplemental retirement accounts. Even if you're close to retirement, there are still important strategies we can implement.
How is your service different from my school district's retirement counselor?
While district counselors provide valuable basic information, we offer comprehensive, personalized strategies that optimize both your pension and additional retirement vehicles. We analyze your entire financial picture and create custom plans that maximize your benefits across all available options.
Can I afford professional retirement planning services?
Our services are an investment in your future that often pays for itself through optimized retirement benefits and tax strategies. We offer flexible payment options and transparent pricing, with our initial consultation always being free.
We have extensive experience helping educators navigate pension transfers and interstate moves. We'll help ensure you understand the implications for your benefits and create strategies to maximize your retirement savings across different systems.
Early retirement can significantly impact your pension benefits. We'll help you understand the exact implications and develop strategies to optimize your benefits if you choose to retire before full retirement age.
How do you help maximize my pension benefits?
We analyze your pension formula, years of service, and salary history to identify opportunities for benefit optimization. We'll help you understand your pension options, timing strategies, and how to coordinate your pension with other retirement accounts.
What about my 403(b) and other supplemental accounts?
We provide comprehensive guidance on supplemental retirement accounts, helping you select appropriate investment options, contribution levels, and tax-efficient strategies that complement your pension benefits.
How often will we review my retirement strategy?
We conduct regular annual reviews and additional check-ins as needed, especially during major life events or policy changes. Our team proactively monitors changes in pension systems and retirement regulations that might affect your plan.
Yes, we include healthcare cost planning in our retirement strategies, including understanding your retiree health benefits, Medicare options, and planning for long-term care needs.