Retirement | Elwis Johnson

Where will your retirement money come from? If you’re like most people, qualified-retirement plans, Social Security, personal savings and investments are expected to play a role. Once you have estimated the amount of money you may need for retirement, a sound approach involves taking a close look at your potential retirement-income sources.

The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth

Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?

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A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit

Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.

Women and Wealth: A Pivot Towards Retirement

Tips and strategies for women approaching retirement to ensure a smooth transition.

Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?

Learn about what risk tolerance really means in this helpful and insightful video.

Your Social Security Roadmap

Help clients navigate their Social Security claiming decisions with our interactive roadmap.

Retirement Is a Beginning

Key questions to answer when you are considering retirement.

AI Tools Changing Retiree Entrepreneurship

The impact that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can have on retirees with a consulting or small business venture.

Is a Variable Annuity Right for Me?

Pundits go on and on about how “terrible” or “wonderful” annuities are, but they never talk about if annuities are right.

Retirement Traps to Avoid

Beware of these traps that could upend your retirement.

What's So Great About a Rollover?

Making a career move requires tough decisions, not the least of which is what to do with the funds in your retirement plan.

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How Much Do I Need To Retire?

How much is enough to retire? It depends on your lifestyle, timeline, and more. Use this calculator to get a personalized est

Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)

Compare Roth and traditional 401(k) options to see which may work better for your situation.

Annuity Comparison

Compare annuity options to see how each one could affect your long-term income outlook.

IRA Income

Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.

Simple 401k

See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.

Estimate Your RMD

Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.

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Preparation is the Key to Retirement

The simplest ideas can sometimes make a massive difference over time. Enjoy this brief video to learn more.

RE: Retirement

How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?

Leaving Your Lasting Legacy

Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.

Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job

This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.

What You Need to Know About Social Security

Every so often, you'll hear about Social Security benefits running out. But is there truth to the fears, or is it all hype?

Timing Your Retirement

This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.