Retire Smarter & Safer — With a Plan You Can Trust
Safety-First Retirement Income Planning • Proactive Tax Strategies • Legacy That Lasts
Independent, faith-driven, and focused on helping you retire with clarity, confidence, and peace of mind.
Guided by Faith. Built on Integrity.
What Makes Me Different
As an independent planner, I’m not tied to one institution or one-size-fits-all products. I shop the entire market for the solutions best suited to you. Guided by faith and a Safety-First philosophy, I help you focus on what truly matters: confidence, clarity, and freedom in retirement.
It’s not about chasing the highest return — it’s about creating a plan that helps you sleep at night, knowing your income and future are secure.
Clarity at Every Stage
The 3 Phases of Retirement Planning
Phase 1: Accumulation — Building Wealth for the Future
Your working years are for saving, growing, and preparing with purpose.
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Maximize 401(k), IRA, and pension contributions
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Balance growth with risk management
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Leverage deductions and Roth contributions
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Position assets for tax flexibility later
Phase 2: Transition & Income Planning — The Critical Window
The years just before and after retirement are the most important — and most vulnerable.
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Introduce Safety-First Income Planning
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Create tax-efficient withdrawal strategies
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Manage RMDs, bracket creep, and IRMAA surcharges
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Protect against market downturns while staying invested
Phase 3: Retirement Management — Protecting Lifestyle & Legacy
These are your freedom years — focused on sustaining income and preserving wealth.
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Ongoing tax planning and Roth conversions
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Guardrail strategies for income and growth
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Medicare, IRMAA, and long-term care planning
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Estate and gifting strategies for heirs
Your Blueprint for a Safer Retirement
Core Strategies & Services
I build comprehensive retirement plans designed to protect, grow, and simplify your wealth using strategies that balance safety with opportunity.
Safety-First Income Planning
Portfolio Guardrail Strategies
Proactive Tax Planning
Legacy & Estate Planning
Long-Term Care Planning
Pension Optimization
Annuities & Insurance Solutions
The Foundation of Safety-First Planning
The 2-Bucket Strategy
Retirement isn’t one-size-fits-all. My 2-Bucket Strategy creates balance — one bucket for stability, one for growth — so your income feels reliable, not risky.
Bucket 1: Security & Peace of Mind
Protect wealth, maximize pensions, and create guaranteed income.
Bucket 2: Growth & Efficiency
Invest for growth, reduce fees, manage risk, and build legacy.
Recent Blog Posts
How Frank & Estelle Built a Bear-Market-Proof Retirement Income Plan
Social Security is more than monthly income. It’s a built-in safety valve that can protect your lifestyle for decades to come.
Delay Now. Turn On Anytime. Why Social Security Is Your Retirement Safety Valve.
Social Security is more than monthly income. It’s a built-in safety valve that can protect your lifestyle for decades to come.
How This Couple Increased Retirement Income by Almost 20% to $16,000/Month (Without Relying 100% on the Market‼️)
The market rewards long-term investors, but taking income at the wrong time can do irreparable damage to your retirement and legacy plan.
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Plan Ahead. Save More.
Why Tax Planning Can Save You More Than You Think
For many retirees, taxes are the single biggest expense — often larger than healthcare or housing. While most CPAs look backward, I help you look ahead. Together, we’ll reduce lifetime taxes, avoid costly surcharges, and create a lasting, tax-efficient legacy.
Manage RMDs on your terms
Fill lower tax brackets intentionally
Use Roth conversions for lifelong tax-free growth
Time Social Security and capital gains strategically
Life Isn’t About Money
Money is just a tool — a resource that creates freedom. Freedom to spend time with the people you love, pursue passions, and live retirement on your terms.
My calling is to help you step into retirement with clarity, confidence, and peace of mind.
Because retirement isn’t about money — it’s about freedom, faith, and living the life you were called to live.






